To keep astilbe healthy and protected for winter, mulch around plants in the fall with a two-inch layer of organic matter.

Season-long color for the shade is hard to come by, yet one plant can deliver even in dark areas of the yard. Astilbe - or False goat's beard - gives you that much-needed color for shade, along with ...

Many gardeners find themselves in search of plants that will thrive in shade. The perennial called astilbe fits the bill Since shade covers much of my garden, over the years I have planted many shrubs ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. A tried and beautiful perennial for the semi-shade garden is astilbe, and the Deutschland Astilbe (Astilbe japonica ‘Deutschland’) ...

I tried to find a fall-blooming clematis vine, which has white flowers and the perfume of jasmine. What I was sold has small blossoms and no odor. What was I looking for? The deliciously fragrant one ...