Plants

Plant List for Shade

One of the toughest local environments to build a garden is deep shade. But when grass stops growing, there are still many options for flowers, edibles, and hedges.
Here’s a small list to inspire you.
Hedge berries:

clove currant or black currant (require about 3-4 hours of light)

“Ornamental” bushes and taller plants:

Canadian yew
holly
some hydrangeas
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A Few Simple Effective Plant Guilds for Vegetable Production

Companion planting is an effective means to increase yields in limited space and better mimic natural ecologies. Consider the following suggestions for plant… »