So what if you don’t have sun?
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Do you dream of having a sunny yard full of blooming plants?
It just means you oughta know the best shade-loving varieties to plant.
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With summer here, it couldnt be a better time to get growing.
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Hydrangeas
Looking for a gorgeous, colorful shade-loving perennial?
Its hard to go wrong withhydrangeas.
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Hostas
Fancy a leafy plant more than a flower?
Why not grow a hosta plant?
There are many different varieties to choose from: solid, variegated, and different sizes, says Sixx.
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Once they begin to grow and establish in the garden they require minimal maintenance.
Meaning they do not need a ton of water and fertilizer to help them flourish year after year.
Camellia Bushes
But what if you have a larger property with lots of space to fill?
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Camellia plants are more than worth considering.
They can grow a generous five to seven feet wide with a height of six to fourteen feet.
Camellia bushes are also a favorite of Sixxs for their fantastic color options.
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Prior to planting, she suggests first enriching the soil with organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure.
This will help tobuild soil structureand increase drainage and fertility."
When planting, she advises digging a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
