Property News · June 4, 2016

Want ornamental plants for shady spots? Try these | Alys Fowler


Alys Fowler sheds light on bringing beauty to even the gloomiest spotsIt’s time to talk of shadowy things and dark secrets, of hidden corners and basement courtyards; the sun may be out on the rest of the world, but down here it’s all cast in shade.I like more and more to garden in these places. I like the challenges that come with those that thrive in such adverse conditions, and there are plenty: woodland species that make the most of what little sunlight hits the leaf litter; ferns that like dripping cave mouths and cliff faces cast in gloom; and small shrubs that eke out a living under bigger things, such as butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) and fragrant sweet box (sarcoccoca). Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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