Discover the 20 best plants to grow in deep, light, partial or dappled shade, dry shade and damp shade, with advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
These plants aren’t ground cover plants themselves, but they all have pretty blooms that make great companion plants for ground covers. Some of these can create carpets of flowers on their own but go into dormancy in the summer. So you will need to plant them with something that will fill...
If you garden in the dappled light of woodland gardens, or on the north or east side of a building then you need shade loving perennial flowering plants for your garden. Check out our list of the best perennials for shade. You'll find plenty of flowers that grow in shade here at...
In fact, by growing a variety of shade tolerant shrubs, this shady area is the ideal place for plants that provide all-season interest. I rely on the glorious flowers of rhododendrons, azalea and mountain laurel in the spring, the magnificence of hydrangeas in the summer, Japanese maple foli...
Plants adapted to lower light conditions tend to need less maintenance than sun-loving varieties. Here are some tips:Water. A shade garden dries out more slowly, so will need less water. Shady areas under large trees will need more frequent watering during dry spells, as trees will soak up...
Loving the tip too Babdoc - will definitely be trying that in my garden this summer to deter the slugs. I'm leaning towards Hydrangeas and Hostas, both I think will fair really well in this bit of the garden. OP posts: See all Quote Thanks Add post Share Report Bookmark ...
Line your flowerbeds with calendula, or plant it near the vegetable patch to keep pests away. The calendula doesn’t require much maintenance and grows readily throughout the summer season into the later fall. Keep plants away from the frosts, as the cold weather will kill them. ...
Shade Loving Rose Plants The basic science behind roses and sunlight is—varieties that bloom the most, like floribundas and shrub roses, can still flower in part sun, meaning at least 3-4 hours of direct sunlight, which is comparatively less than other types of roses that need full sun. ...
There are many varieties of daphne that flower in winter, adding much needed color as a winter garden idea, while others flower in spring or summer. Size: up to 4ft in height Good for: A shaded border, to line a tree-covered pathway, or as one of the best plants for under trees Ha...
Plants and flowers that are able to grow in the dark, shaded areas of your garden, light and watering requirements, usda zones and growing tips