Shaded border ideas

This border has damp clay soil north facing along a fence. Plants used include hostas, lupins, hardy geraniums (rosanne), and phloxes

Plants for shade is a well-covered topic online with a number of lists with the usual suspects suggested. Hostas, Astilbes and Ferns being the front-runners. It got me thinking though. What about those difficult shade borders, the ones that are dry, lacking in nutrients or get wind blasted? Where even a trusty Hosta would struggle. So here is my list of the top 10 super tough plants for shade!

Discover the best edging plants for lawn and garden borders to enhance the beauty of your landscape. Explore different plant options and tips for creating stunning borders.

Planting shady borders Andy: As RHS Chelsea Flower Show approaches I thought it would be great to get Gold Medal winning garden designer Kate Gould to share her thoughts on planting shady gardens. Most gardens have shady situations to deal with and many small urban gardens are in shade for much of the time. We all want

If your outdoor space has more shade than sun, here are some tips to style a shady garden and some pics that will show you good examples.

🌿Shade gardening is the practice of cultivating plants in areas that receive limited direct sunlight. This type of gardening focuses on selecting and nurturing plant species that thrive in low-light conditions, such as ferns, hostas, and impatiens. Shade gardening is ideal for transforming shaded corners of gardens, under trees, or alongside buildings into lush, green, and vibrant spaces.🌿

Looking for shade plants that can make your not-so-sunny garden look great? These are some of the best!