I have an area under pine trees that is shaded. Are there garden plants
that do good in the shade? I know sunshine is good, but here, it is
brutal in the summer.

I am figuring out how to arrange my garden, and I could use this pointer.

Thanks.

On 11/28/2013 8:46 PM, SteveB wrote:
I have an area under pine trees that is shaded. Are there garden plants
that do good in the shade? I know sunshine is good, but here, it is
brutal in the summer.

I am figuring out how to arrange my garden, and I could use this pointer.

Thanks.


Sunset's "Western Garden Book" is your friend. For some of us, it is a
bible.

Also, visit a real nursery near your home, not a lumber yard or hardware
store. Ask them for advice. Some nurseries even have a service that
will plan your garden for a fee; if you spend a certain amount of money
there, they will then refund or give you credit for the fee.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary

On 11/29/2013 8:49 AM, David E. Ross wrote:
On 11/28/2013 8:46 PM, SteveB wrote:
I have an area under pine trees that is shaded. Are there garden plants
that do good in the shade? I know sunshine is good, but here, it is
brutal in the summer.

I am figuring out how to arrange my garden, and I could use this pointer.

Thanks.


Sunset's "Western Garden Book" is your friend. For some of us, it is a
bible.

Also, visit a real nursery near your home, not a lumber yard or hardware
store. Ask them for advice. Some nurseries even have a service that
will plan your garden for a fee; if you spend a certain amount of money
there, they will then refund or give you credit for the fee.

Thank you for the good information.

Steve