The abundance of large trees in a yard can make flower gardening more challenging. However, the challenge simply calls for more creativity. Shade flowering plants actually prefer the cooler areas of the garden where there is less sunlight. They can contribute both color and interest all season long.
To prevent frustration in attempting to add color to this shaded area, determine to use it to your advantage. There are many selections that tolerate the lower amount of light and some that can thrive in the location. Annuals, perennials, bulbs and natives of woodlands provide many choices. Groundcovers are also a good choice.
It is important to determine the actual hours of light receive. In densely shaded areas, the problem is more severe than in those where filtered light is available. There are more choices in these areas that generally receive far more light than in fully shaded areas.
The lack of light may be just the beginning of the challenges facing the individual gardening a shaded area. The thick tree canopy or overhanging roof can lead to a lack of moisture. The umbrella they provide deflects the rain and soil remains dry. In addition, these larger organisms may compete for moisture that does make it through. Irrigation or watering of these beds can help to overcome these problems.
The soil in shaded areas is often less fertile than other regions of the yard. Feeder roots from trees and shrubs often consume most of the nutrients added. It is a good idea to feed the beds at the beginning of the season and at least two other times each year.
Most shade flowering plants prefer soil that is well drained. Incorporation of organic matter can help both sandy and clay like soils to support them. These materials are very useful where soils are hard and compacted.
To prevent frustration in attempting to add color to this shaded area, determine to use it to your advantage. There are many selections that tolerate the lower amount of light and some that can thrive in the location. Annuals, perennials, bulbs and natives of woodlands provide many choices. Groundcovers are also a good choice.
It is important to determine the actual hours of light receive. In densely shaded areas, the problem is more severe than in those where filtered light is available. There are more choices in these areas that generally receive far more light than in fully shaded areas.
The lack of light may be just the beginning of the challenges facing the individual gardening a shaded area. The thick tree canopy or overhanging roof can lead to a lack of moisture. The umbrella they provide deflects the rain and soil remains dry. In addition, these larger organisms may compete for moisture that does make it through. Irrigation or watering of these beds can help to overcome these problems.
The soil in shaded areas is often less fertile than other regions of the yard. Feeder roots from trees and shrubs often consume most of the nutrients added. It is a good idea to feed the beds at the beginning of the season and at least two other times each year.
Most shade flowering plants prefer soil that is well drained. Incorporation of organic matter can help both sandy and clay like soils to support them. These materials are very useful where soils are hard and compacted.
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