Shade Gardens

Image by Bubbers13 Planting a shade garden sounds easy, right? It can be, but you will achieve the best results if you know which areas of your property are truly shady before you begin. Keep reading for tips…

Image by Simotion Gardening in the shade is no different, or any harder, than gardening in sunny areas of the landscape. It only requires more care in choosing plants and more imagination in placing them.…

Image by Mkovalevskaya Did you know that green is the most easily seen color? Its calming effect is soothing on the eyes. Yet, when it comes to the garden, this attractive color is often one that is…

Image by Elenathewise Whether it’s a spot under a tree that receives only dappled light or a place on the side of the house that never sees the sun, many homeowners are faced with the frustration of trying to…

Image by PatrikStedrak If your dream is to create a lush, jungle-like garden filled with exotic, shade-loving tropical plants, don’t give up on the idea. Even if your shady garden is many miles away from the…

Image by ErikaMitchell You don’t need a garden that bakes in the sun all day to grow ornamental trees. Choosing small ornamental trees for shade areas is a great option, and you’ll have quite a variety to…

Image by Olga Bungova The growing season sees gardeners eagerly planning their color displays. Whether annuals or perennials are the preference, selecting the hues and tones is one of the magical parts of…

Image by tose Just because a garden is shady doesn’t mean it can’t also be filled with colorful blooms. The addition of full shade annuals to the landscape can help growers to craft beautiful outdoor spaces.…

Image by Charlotte Bleijenberg Are there bland and boring spots in your landscape where you can’t decide what to plant? Is there mostly shade with just a few hours of morning sun, or maybe dappled sun for…

Image by MollyNZ Annual vines in the landscape allow for fast foliage and quick color as they soften fences and liven up boring blank walls. A row of climbing annuals for shady gardens can block an…