What are the best shade plants?
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Janerose
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What are the best shade plants...my plants did well until the new neighbors put in their pool n of course a fence...no no East sun at all...I moved the ones I wanted and just need some ideas...btw...love my new neighbors. When someone buys the house next to yours you never know who will move in...they are great and their boys are very sweet and super polite...anyway...shade plants needed that might come up rather quick
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Jean, there are many plants that thrive in the shade. For my shady area I use Hostas. Here are some tutorials for you.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=shade+plants
Hi Jean! Take a look at these links for information! Best wishes.
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/the-best-perennials-for-shade/
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/gardening/10-best-perennials-for-shade
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/great-plants-for-shade/8201.html
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=What+are+the+best+shade+plants&qpvt=What+are+the+best+shade+plants&FORM=VDRE
Hi Jean. I'm Cindy. Hostas love shade. And they come in a wide variety of sizes and color. When they come up in the Spring, you can split them, giving you new plants. Good luck Jean.
Hello! I’m in zone seven — heres some of my favorite perennial shady site choices.
Coral bells, astilbe, pulmonaria, hosta, lily of the valley, hydrangea are some of my favorites. Be sure to check with your cooperative extension local master gardeners are there waiting to give you advice, they also may have local plant sales, My local MG office of the coop extension has plant sales twice a year. Acquiring plans directly from a local garden is easy way to acclimate to plants vs an imported greenhouse varity from a big box retail store.
Your selections for your situation would depend on your planting zone and lighting situation, colors and textures that you like. In my case coleus will not overwinter and is considered an annual.
A great resource is your local Cooperative extension. These offices are manned by a wonderful team of master gardeners that know your local situation quite well. They can be contacted by personal visit, phone call or Internet. Consider googling up your local extensions office. They are there waiting to lend their expert advice. Volunteering back hours and community outreach and education is part of maintaining the Master Gardener accreditation. Consider helping out the MG by allowing the MG to help you.
There's also email ( submit a photo) Q&A resources that have helped me out many times.
Heres a link for your consideration. Hope this helps.
Happy gardening!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/gardening-shade