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Considerations for Shade Gardening |
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A love of trees can be a dilemma for home gardeners. The beauty and majesty that statuesque trees offer, along with the time needed to grow to maturity, make even a thought of removing them anathema for us. That's probably as it should be---the trees may be older than we are! Our decision to cut down trees can have far reaching effects. But, besides providing privacy, serenity and seasonal variety, our trees make shade. And whether your interests are with vegetables, perennials or even annuals, too much shade can make growing an attractive, productive garden a task. So, what should be considered for a shady area? What can we do with a perennial shade garden? Try to note, or at least estimate, the seasonality effect. The sun is a lot higher in June than in September and depending on the growing season of your area, the quantity of daily sunlight can vary significantly. Other factors, such as the location of your house and your neighbors' houses and trees may come into play. Sometimes pruning or trimming your trees can add substantial light. Oaks, Maples, and other popular hardwoods may need limited shaping. But the height and girth of the pines and the evergreens are more easily controlled. Determine your garden's shade type as well as time. A single tree might provide only filtered shade while more expansive stands may |
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How to Garden in Sun Or Shade |
Author: Bill Watson
Sun vs Shade
Taking time to choose the right plants for specific conditions in your garden will greatly improve your garden's overall look and feel, and will cut down on overall maintenance and watering requirements.
Determine which areas of your yard receive a lot of sun, or tend to be more shady. Especially note the times of day, and how long each area remains in shade or how many hours of sun it receives. |
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Do Hostas Need Winter Care |
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By Jerry Van Der Kolk
One of the reasons that hostas are such great low maintenance plants is that they do not require any winter care at all. You do not have to get out any rolls of plastic or stakes as hostas are very strong plants that go dormant in the winter.
Most of the time hostas lose all of their foliage by themselves. However the bigger varieties have very large leaves that may need
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Some Favorite Shade Perennials |
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By Andrew Bicknell
For many people perennials are a great way to accomplish a certain look they want for their yard and garden. One area of the yard that many people have a hard time with is the shady areas. There are plants that thrive in such conditions and one form of these are the shade perennials. These types of perennials will grow from two to four years before they need to be replaced and grow well in shady areas of the yard. |
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Shade Garden Tips - How to Design a Relaxing, Beautiful Shade Garden |
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By Costas Peppas
Lots of gardeners are more in favor of sunny spots and will avoid placing their gardens in the shade. You see, they think it's too difficult to grow anything there!
I find that to be very sad because they are missing out on a huge benefit of shade gardens: a unique beauty that gives you a refreshing rest from the hot sun. |
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