Many gardeners have that area in the yard that will not grow grass, and often it is due to the area having too much shade. Finding the appropriate woodland plants to fill such areas can be achieved with a little research. Sometimes knowing the indigenous area of a plant can help a gardener make better choices about where to put it.
In general, those sold in ornate pots for indoors originate from deep jungles. Sometimes they are accustomed to little or no sunlight at all, which is why they generally only thrive inside. They might grow during the summer, but they will die with the slightest frost.
Ferns and Hosta make ideal ground cover for shady areas. The dripping heart fern is an ornamental variety which is a favorite for many, often planted in the overhanging shade of taller shrubs. Hosta put out tall stalks that come in white, lavender, and yellow.
Those flowers which are often seen hanging in pots from balconies and decks also make good shady ground cover. Impatiens and African violets are two such examples that love those yard areas that get nearly no sun at all. As with many shade loving flowers, they do not survive the winter and must be planted yearly.
Most vegetables or large flowering varieties do require a great deal of sun in order to thrive. For parts of the yard which have sandier and less nutrient dense soils, in full sun, are sometimes ideal for growing a variety of cooking herbs. Any good gardener learns to work within the conditions that their yard provides.
For anyone who wishes to have their gardens come back each year with minimal effort, utilizing the woodland plants which are native to the region is an excellent idea. It is important to do some research before planting, however. One does not want to put poisonous wild foliage where children or animals might get to it.
In general, those sold in ornate pots for indoors originate from deep jungles. Sometimes they are accustomed to little or no sunlight at all, which is why they generally only thrive inside. They might grow during the summer, but they will die with the slightest frost.
Ferns and Hosta make ideal ground cover for shady areas. The dripping heart fern is an ornamental variety which is a favorite for many, often planted in the overhanging shade of taller shrubs. Hosta put out tall stalks that come in white, lavender, and yellow.
Those flowers which are often seen hanging in pots from balconies and decks also make good shady ground cover. Impatiens and African violets are two such examples that love those yard areas that get nearly no sun at all. As with many shade loving flowers, they do not survive the winter and must be planted yearly.
Most vegetables or large flowering varieties do require a great deal of sun in order to thrive. For parts of the yard which have sandier and less nutrient dense soils, in full sun, are sometimes ideal for growing a variety of cooking herbs. Any good gardener learns to work within the conditions that their yard provides.
For anyone who wishes to have their gardens come back each year with minimal effort, utilizing the woodland plants which are native to the region is an excellent idea. It is important to do some research before planting, however. One does not want to put poisonous wild foliage where children or animals might get to it.
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