Learn about some of the most stunning varieties of shade-loving astilbes to grow this spring from House Digest's professional gardener and orchardist.

Layering is one of Eva’s tried-and-true planting techniques, and it works especially well using astilbe. Layering this perennial with other perennials, summer bulbs and even annuals ‘gives nooks and ...

The Astilbe really is a long-lived perennial. You can divide every other year if you wish, but honestly, they can go a good 5 years before dividing in the fall.

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 shr… ...