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Lots of trees in you yard and little sunlight? Got a northern exposure that doesn't seem to support any plant life? No need to despair that your yard is a plant-less, barren wasteland. No need to cut down those beautiful shade trees. Shade gardening is the perfect solution. Shade gardening focuses upon selecting shade loving plants that require little sunlight to brighten up the darkest areas of your yard. If you've ever traipsed around a woodland forest, you'll notice the thick, overhead canopy created by the trees offers little, or no, direct sunlight. Yet, Mother Nature has provided a lush variety plants that thrive on the forest floor. Those, my gardening friends, are shade loving plants! What's the key to a successful shade garden? Simple....don't try to grow sun loving plants in shady areas. There is a wide variety of shade loving plants to choose from. They include ferns, flowers, flowering bulbs, bushes, and even trees. Just when you thought there was little to choose from, along comes a wealth of choice and selection to brighten up those dark nooks and crannies of your yard!
Types of Shade Lovers: Most gardeners and homeowners aren't fully aware of the huge range of plants, bushes, trees and shrubs that will grow well in partial to full shade. Here's one you may not have thought of....houseplants. Few people think about houseplants as a shade plant. After spending several months in your house (from fall to spring), houseplants are well acclimated to low light levels. And, if you plant them in a shady spot of your yard, they will suffer less leaf drop when brought back indoors in the fall. More information on types of shade plants
Shade Garden Habitat: That shady spot in your yard may or may not be in ideal condition for shade loving plants to thrive. Like any plants, improving the environment of the plants will help to promote a healthy, vibrant shade garden. The conditions are different from those enjoyed by sun loving plants. The key elements are lighting, soil condition, moisture, and air circulation. More information on shade garden habitat
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