Thursday, June 2, 2011

Perennials for dry shade

Sooner or Later in the evolution of most landscapes, you will face the situation of a dryshade area. It's a combination brutal enough to make any gardener cringe, and it occurs most often in the shade of deciduous or evergreen trees, where roots compete for moisture and nutrients, the soil is shallow and poor, and sunlight is limited. Though these areas can be a challenge to garden in, many plants can adapt to them under the right conditions. Plants in dry shadeneed to build a strong root sys quickly. in areas with mild,wet winters, plant in fall to allow plants to becomespring planting is best. Water new plants regularly until they become well established. After that, depending on where you garden and your annual rainfall these plants won't require consistent mmoisture to survive.

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