Shine a Light on Shade
It’s becoming increasingly common for gardens to be shaded by nearby buildings and trees. Although they can be cool and shady during parts of the year, these areas are also an opportunity to grow some shade-tolerant plants.
It’s possible to transform any shaded area into a vibrant display filled with foliage and blooms. With our expert advice, we can help you choose plants that thrive in low-light environments. Let us shine a light on shade!
Follow our easy steps:
Follow our easy steps:
Know Your Shade...
- Choose plants that suit your garden.
- Partial shade is 2 to 4 hours of sun a day.
- Anything less than 2 hours of sun is deep shade.
Provide the Best Start...
- Plant a metre or more away from trees, shrubs or walls.
- Enrich soil with manure and apply mulch to retain moisture.
- We recommend Vitax Q4 All Purpose Premium Plant Food.
Create Interest...
- Use trellis on walls to create height with climbers.
- Consider adding seating, statues, mirrors or lighting.
- Underplant trees with bulbs in partial shade areas.
If you’re still not sure what to look for we have a wide range of hardy plants we also have a much wider range of plants which can be found on our Plant Finder.
