What to do with a shaded corner of back yard, where nothing grows?
by Gau21399145
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One corner of the back yard is shaded and nothing grows there. We're wondering whether to add patio stones and make a little sitting area, and we're open to any other ideas you may have. Thank you.
8 answers
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![Deborah Luchak Nester]()
Deborah Luchak Nester
on May 15, 2018
Love the idea of the flagstone or cobblestone sitting area.. maybe add an outside fire pit and a few potted shade plants .. -
![Chris]()
Chris
on May 15, 2018
You could add pea gravel and large stones and make a rock garden. -
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Ebbjdl
on May 15, 2018
Make a sitting area, you'll be cool, and the stone might not be a good choice. You can't put a chair or table on it. -
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Ann
on May 15, 2018
There are perennial shade-loving plants that thrive on neglect ( my favorite type) such as ferns, hosta, lily of the valley. Any nursery can guide you. Mosses are another ootion...you never need to mow and they stay green yr-round. -
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Cheryl A
on May 15, 2018
plant hostas or shade loving plants I have the same problem and we also put in mondo grass and it works well -
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Janet Pizaro
on May 15, 2018
hat have you tried to plant?what is your location?what is the soil condition -
![Joan LeVasseur]()
Joan LeVasseur
on May 16, 2018
I planted ferns in deep shade and they look wonderful. -
![Deborah Luchak Nester]()
Deborah Luchak Nester
on May 16, 2018
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Chris
on May 15, 2018
Ebbjdl
on May 15, 2018
Ann
on May 15, 2018
Cheryl A
on May 15, 2018
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