Shade Gardens
Gardening in shade can be a difficult endeavor without the right plants. Planning a shade garden begins with choosing suitable shade garden plants and an understanding of the various types of shade and soil within these areas. By learning more about these factors and plants for shade gardens, you can turn any shady spot into a beautiful garden. No more dealing with dark, dreary landscapes. So keep reading for all the shade garden ideas you need for planning a garden that fits your needs.
Shade Gardens
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The Best Flowers For Shade
A shady garden doesn't have to be foliage-only, so join us as we list our favorite shade-loving flowers that’ll thrive without sun.
By Heather Rhoades
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15 Best Flowering Shade Plants
What are the best flowers to plant in the shade? Discover our top 15 flowering shade plants.
By Amy Draiss
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Choosing Shade Evergreens: Learn More About Evergreens For Shade
Shade evergreens provide privacy, color, and interest all year long. Read on to learn more about shade evergreen shrubs.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tropical Shade Gardening Ideas – How To Create A Tropical Shade Garden
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 tropics, you can still create the feeling of a tropical garden. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Rain Garden Ideas For Shady Yards
Rain garden plants should be native species that tolerate moist soil. If the low area of your garden is shady, choose appropriate plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Annuals And Perennials For Shade That Bloom All Summer
Planning a flower garden in shaded beds can be difficult, but not impossible. Click here for shade flowers that bloom all summer long.
By Tonya Barnett
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Edible Shade Plants: Herbs, Fruits And Vegetables That Grow In Shade
Not everyone is blessed with a bright, sunny spot for growing edible plants, but there are plenty of herbs, fruits and vegetables that grow in shade. Read on for more.
By Laura Miller
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Interesting Shade Plants: Unusual Alternatives For Shade Gardens
Some garden locations can be downright challenging – like shade. Tired of the same old shade plants. Click here for some fun lesser known alternatives.
By Tonya Barnett
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Planting Texture Under Trees – Adding Texture In A Shade Garden
Layering and incorporating shade plants for texture in woodland gardens under trees is key to creating this woodland retreat. Learn how it’s done here.
By Amy Grant
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Perennial Plants For Shade Gardens – What Are The Best Shade Perennials
Got some shade but need plants that come back each year? Here are a few of the best shade perennials, along with their USDA growing zones.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Colorful Shade Plants: Add A Splash Of Color To Your Shade Garden
Colorful shade plants can be a challenge since many flowering plants like sun, but there are still plenty of options. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Annuals That Thrive In Shade: Shade-Loving Annuals For Full And Part Shade
Just because a garden is shady doesn't mean it can't be filled with colorful blooms. Click for our favorite annuals for shade flower beds.
By Tonya Barnett
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Shady Perennial Vine Plants – Choosing Perennial Vines For Shade
Add shade tolerant perennial vines for repeating color and texture in shady garden areas. Click here for some great perennial shade vine choices.
By Becca Badgett
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Annual Vines For Shade: Learn About Shade Tolerant Annual Vines
Annual vines in the landscape allow for fast foliage and quick color, and in shady areas this is an added blessing. Learn about annual shade vines here.
By Becca Badgett
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Small Ornamental Shade Trees: Learn About Ornamental Trees That Grow In Shade
You don't need a garden that bakes in the sun all day to grow ornamental trees. Choosing small ornamental trees for shade area is a great option. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Discovering The Benefits Of Shade Gardening
Despite challenges from a lack of sunlight, you can create an attractive, useful, and relaxing garden in the shade. This article will help get you started.
By Tanya Hein
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Decorating Your Shade Garden
Less flashy than sunnier neighbors, shade gardens can seem dull at first glance. A closer inspection, however, reveals the opposite is true. Read here for more information and how to use shade plants to your advantage.
By Tanya Hein