Question: What are some good annuals for a shady garden? We havenOt had good luck in the past.

Answer: Here are some suggestions for annuals to grow in full shade to part shade: impatiens, coleus, begonias, primrose, torenia, and viola. These will tolerate quite a range of shade conditions. Try a few different types and see what works best for you. If the garden is under a tree, the treeOs roots may be competing with the annuals for nutrients and moisture. In that case, you might consider planting the annuals in one or two large planters or half barrels rather than trying to plant them in the ground.