How do I create a natural garden under an oak tree?
I want a limestone path and plants that will thrive in shade if huge oak tree. I live in central FL
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Not sure about Florida but I use hostas and coleus plants. They are very colorful, easy to propagate, and will accent the limestone path nicely.
This is an amazing resource and a website you can order the plants from. It shows you the plants that are best for shade, the layout to plant them, and a guide. Buy them here or use this as a resource and purchase from a local nursery. It has helped me a ton living in Central Florida also
https://www.bluestoneperennials.com/shgx.html
Note that oak trees emit alleopathic compounds that can make it difficult for other plants to grow beneath them.
Thanks to ALL. Very indormative.