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We&#x27;ll show you the best plants for shade gardens, sun gardens and everything in between. ]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link><image><url>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/static/img/favicon.png</url><title><![CDATA[ Garden Gate ]]></title><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link></image><generator>Django</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:33:51 GMT</pubDate><atom:link href="https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/.rss/latest/plant-guide/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><copyright><![CDATA[ Active Interest Media Holdco, Inc. &copy; Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. ]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[ en ]]></language><category><![CDATA[ Plant Guide ]]></category><item><title><![CDATA[11 Best Blue Hostas + Companion Plants for a Beautiful Shade Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore our favorite blue hosta varieties for shade gardens, plus companion planting ideas to help you create stunning garden combinations.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/top-rated-blue-hostas-and-companion-plants/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/top-rated-blue-hostas-and-companion-plants/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Flowers & Plants ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Plant Guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden gate top picks ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ part shade ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ plant combos ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shade ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1b98cFBsmh7caZOLoADRfp/a5da91313b9c74a5815d9e0949ae80a3/blue-hostas-pvR.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1b98cFBsmh7caZOLoADRfp/a5da91313b9c74a5815d9e0949ae80a3/blue-hostas-pvR.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1b98cFBsmh7caZOLoADRfp/a5da91313b9c74a5815d9e0949ae80a3/blue-hostas-pvR.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spigelia Marilandica Adds Bold Color to Shade Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for color in shade? Spigelia marilandica delivers bright red blooms, hummingbird appeal, and standout interest for shady garden borders.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/add-color-to-shade-gardens-with-spigelia-marilandica/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/add-color-to-shade-gardens-with-spigelia-marilandica/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Flowers & Plants ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Plant Guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ editors choice ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ hummingbirds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ part shade ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pollinator friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shade ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephanie Polsley Bruner ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1pVx2byJ8DuGWscSqt1D6i/08996e98095731b7e84287be5ee896df/185-EC-Spigelia-marilandica-blooms-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1pVx2byJ8DuGWscSqt1D6i/08996e98095731b7e84287be5ee896df/185-EC-Spigelia-marilandica-blooms-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1pVx2byJ8DuGWscSqt1D6i/08996e98095731b7e84287be5ee896df/185-EC-Spigelia-marilandica-blooms-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Tough Perennial Plants for Clay Soil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clay soil gardening isn’t easy, but the right plants make all the difference. Discover our top picks that tolerate clay soil and thrive in tough conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/tough-perennial-plants-for-clay-soil/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/tough-perennial-plants-for-clay-soil/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Flowers & Plants ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Plant Guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ clay soil ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ easy to grow ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden gate top picks ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5L913uoT5npDLsys8gQKin/71bd7caf54ffea380c2535939a9cf5ec/clay-soil-perennials-collage-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5L913uoT5npDLsys8gQKin/71bd7caf54ffea380c2535939a9cf5ec/clay-soil-perennials-collage-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5L913uoT5npDLsys8gQKin/71bd7caf54ffea380c2535939a9cf5ec/clay-soil-perennials-collage-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grow Eastern Pasque Flower for Early Spring Color]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grow this bright native perennial for early spring color and to support early-season bees.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/eastern-pasque-flower-a-native-perennial-for-early-spring-color/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/eastern-pasque-flower-a-native-perennial-for-early-spring-color/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Flowers & Plants ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Plant Guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ editors choice ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ native plant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pollinator ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ pollinator friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Garden Gate staff ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2hplSVdOtOTSJqgJL7Lwor/7211bc7ac853e77aea47edd3c935f130/GG109_pasque-flower-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2hplSVdOtOTSJqgJL7Lwor/7211bc7ac853e77aea47edd3c935f130/GG109_pasque-flower-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/2hplSVdOtOTSJqgJL7Lwor/7211bc7ac853e77aea47edd3c935f130/GG109_pasque-flower-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Epimedium: A Tough & Deer-Resistant Shade Garden Perennial]]></title><description><![CDATA[This tough shade perennial provides year-round, deer-resistant beauty where few others thrive. Learn about some unique epimedium varieties to look for.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/meet-epimedium-a-classic-shade-garden-perennial/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/flowers-plants/plant-guide/meet-epimedium-a-classic-shade-garden-perennial/</guid><category><![CDATA[ Flowers & Plants ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Plant Guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ deer resistant ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden design ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ part shade ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ plant guide ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shade ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/45IX6PoL3ovfjviE2pBvWA/68bd2f81e112bbe754705ae4f03b264e/Pierres-purple-epimedium-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail 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