The once-a-year perennial plant sale at our company's vermont garden center is a huge event. shoppers line up well before the 8 a.m. start time, eager to get first shot at the selection.. 20 best shade plants for containers a container garden is the ultimate accessory for your porch, patio, or doorstep. these plants will keep you in style, even in the shade. Shade-loving climbers are ideal for brightening up dark north and east-facing walls and fences. these shaded spaces are often unused in the garden, but there are plenty of plants hardy enough to thrive there.. climbers are also a great way to maximise your garden space and cover every surface with colour..
Shade loving plants... hostas - plantain lilies: the handsome hosta is an ideal groundcover plant for moist areas of the garden in full to part shade.. Moisture-loving shade plants will never thrive in a dry soil. humus-rich damp shade is good news. dry shade is low in fertility and can repel water, but it can be improved by digging over the soil, removing intrusive roots and adding compost or soil conditioner.. To give plants in dry shade the best chance, it�s a good idea to spend a bit of time improving the soil before planting. incorporate plenty of organic matter such as leaf-mould or garden compost , to make the soil more moisture-retentive..
