Many Shades of Success
Shade in the yard need not be a deterrent to gardening. Simply consider shade gardening an asset, rather than a problem to overcome, and you will easily produce an attractive outdoor environment. To help gardeners solve their shade problems, ShadeGarden.net have taken an honest look at both the positive and the negative aspects of shade, and offer suggestions on ways to capitalize on the best features and to minimize the problems.
Shade Gardening Practices
Garden Cleanup»
Soil that is covered with decaying leaf litter and other garden debris is an open invitation for fungus diseases to get started. In the shaded garden, this situation spells double trouble. The cool, damp conditions are the perfect environment for the growth of many common fungus diseases. The gardener can avoid problems such as mildew, [...]
Shade Garden Plan and Design
The Oriental Garden»
Gardens in the oriental style are to many people the subtlest and most beautiful. Because of its simplicity and informality, this style lends itself to nearly every garden space, including the shadiest. (In fact, shade has traditionally been part of the style.) The thoughtful selection and arrangement of just a few simple materials can transform [...]
Creating and Modifying Shade
Maximizing Air Circulation»
Farmers are well aware of the wind-reduction properties of trees. For countless generations they have planted rows of towering trees to act as windbreaks, protecting valuable crops. In smaller gardens, however, a tree’s ability to reduce wind and air circulation can have a harmful effect, especially in humid climates.
In any garden where disease is a [...]
