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As the temperature rises, its a great time to get out there and garden.
Hewitt is a big fan of growing caladiums in window boxes.
I love the variegation on their leaves.
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Its fun to play with color.
Columbine
Columbines grow as wildflowers, but are also cultivated for shade gardeners.
These plants thrive in shady spots, and need to be kept moist to thrive.
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They can be perennials in the warmest parts of the country, but tend to be annuals everywhere else.
Impatiens
Impatiens are easy to grow in places that lack an abundance of sunlight.
Ive gotten the most mileage out of just one tray of Impatiens.
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The only issue to consider is that these flowers need some shielding from the wind.
So if you live in a windy climate, its best to consider another shade-friendly option.
Hosta
This easy-to-grow shade perennial looks like it’s tropical with its large, variegated leaves.
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During the summer, tall stems with long-lasting flowers perch above the plant.
If you’re looking for a hardy perennial, this one will reappear in your garden year after year.
Nasturtium
Pretty nasturtium does well in shadier spots.
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I love how it trails in containers," Hewitt says.
These flowers are also edible and have a mustard-like tastemaking them the perfect garnish for chic summer salads.
This tropical evergreen plant is also known by its common namethe elephant ear plant.
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They can even grow up to five feet tall.
They are native wildflowers that regularly crop up under trees in the forest, so they adore shady spots.
Keep the soil moist to help your bluebells thrive.
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You’ll find bleeding heart in shades of pink, white, and red.
Because it loves especially moist soil, consider including it in a rain garden in your yard.
You’ll see its distinctive, green and purple blooms pop up in spring.
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Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera Deliciosa is one of the most popular houseplants right now.
It can also be grown outside and then brought in during the colder months.
Ferns tend to thrive most when they do receive a bit of dappled sunshine each day.
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Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is most heart-shaped before fully opening.Topic Images/Getty Images
Jack-in-the-pulpit is grown for this curious hood-like feature known as a “spathe.".Masahiro Nakano/a.collectionRF/Getty Images
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