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Shade Gardening

49 Hostas for Sunny Locations & How To Keep Them Happy

Published on May 15, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hostas that can grow in sunny locations.

Yes, you can grow hostas in sun or shade. We think of hostas as shade plants, but there are plenty of sun-tolerant varieties providing gorgeous leaf colors, textures, flowers, and fragrance. If you … [Read more...]

6 Simple Tricks to Improve Bland Shade Gardens

Published on May 7, 2018Last updated October 21, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Shade garden with colorful plants.

If your shade garden is looking bland, there are several ways to brighten it up with colorful plants, furniture, and décor. There are more tips here for growing veggies, flowers, and herbs in … [Read more...]

6 Colorful Flowering Plants for Shade Gardens

Published on May 15, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Colorful flowers growing in the shade.

Growing in a shade garden does not mean you have to give up color. There are many plants with colorful flowers and foliage that can light up even the darkest corner of the garden. I’ve provided a list … [Read more...]

25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

Published on April 8, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of vegetables that can grow in shade conditions including cabbage, beets, and broccoli.

There are many veggies that grow in shade. This list of vegetables has options for all types of shade so you can grow lots of food without full sun. Options include broccoli, beans, peas, spinach, and … [Read more...]

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