How to Choose Plants for a Shade Garden
A shade garden can provide owners with a relaxing place for leisure and entertaining. The act of choosing plants for this type of garden should be done with care. There are several things that you should consider before planting anything.
- Determine the amount of shade that exists in the area in which the garden will be planted. Some shaded areas get bright sun at some part of the day, while others stay shaded all day long. Choose plants that work well with the level of sunlight exposed in your shade garden area.
- Consider planting perennials in your garden. Many types of perennials work well with little to no sunlight. They do not bloom for long periods of time, but their leaves are still pretty in color. This provides a great look even without the blooms.
- Plant shade annual plants. These plants are known for their ability to grow and thrive in cold weather. This is great for a year round shade garden mixed with the perennial mentioned above.
- Decide on some bulb plants for the spring season. This is when the fun happens. There are hundreds of various plants that you can plant in a shade garden during the spring. There are so many colors to choose from that the possibilities of your creation are endless. Even hanging baskets can provide some great character for your shade garden. Remember to think about the care involved in a plant before making it about of your landscape design.