Shade Perennials
Sometimes it seems like everything in your garden is fighting for those coveted spots with the most sun (and probably the neighbourhood cat as well) while the shadier spots might be languishing. It’s tough trying to figure out year to year what could grow well under trees or along shade covered fence areas, besides those pesky mushroom patches. Need a tip? We think it’s a great idea to use perennials in these areas because it solves your shade garden problems this year, next year, and every year after that!
We’re here to give you some of our best ideas for shade perennials to use in your yard! These trees, shrubs and vines are best grown in dappled shade, which includes areas under trees with an open framework of branches (not evergreen trees), along the side of the house where there is ambient light but still shady, or other lightly shaded spots.