Shade tolerance
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DesignSurprising Plants for Shade
I recently designed my third shade garden on as many properties. As my fascination with shade plants grows, I continually look for more variety beyond the plants commonly available in…
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DesignRegional Picks: Bold Plants for Shade—Midwest
Finding plants that flourish in the shade isn't the challenge. Anyone can find a flock of ferns or a herd of hostas to turn their shade garden into a green…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Large-Leaved Perennials – Northwest
1. Fairy Wings Epimedium Name: Epimedium wushanense USDA hardiness zones: 6 to 9 Size: Up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; fertile, moist, well-drained soil…
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ArticleOne Bed, Two Exposures Beautifully Blended
Seldom do large gardens fall into one exposure category. Most beds get a mix of sun and shade and everything in between. If you’re like many gardeners, when you have…
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ArticleYou’re Going to Love Your Shade
Most of us aren’t fortunate enough to have a full day’s worth of sun in our gardens, yet even the most experienced among us is still a little intimidated by…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Great Plants for the Front Yard – Northeast
‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple Name: Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: Up to 15 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; rich, acidic, well-drained…
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ArticlePerennials for Dry Shade
Sooner or later in the evolution of most landscapes, it becomes necessary to overcome the challenge of a dry-shade area. It’s a combination brutal enough to make any gardener cringe,…
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