False cypress (Chamaecyparis spp.) is a genus that includes six species of evergreen trees. You can use them as specimen plants to add vertical interest in the landscape. And since they are evergreen, ...

A Japanese painted fern grows in a lush green gardenscape - Moelyn Photos/Getty Images One plant that is often seen in shaded gardens is the Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum). With its fronds ...

One plant that is often seen in shaded gardens is the Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum). With its fronds that shimmer in silver, green, and violet tones, this plant looks almost magical.