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Having shaded areas in your garden should not prevent you from injecting life in these spots. One way to add color and variety in shaded corners in your yard is to plant shade loving shrubs. There are many varieties of shade loving shrubs that you can choose from. There are some that give off fragrant scents while there are others that produce beautiful and colorful foliage.
Before you decide on what variety of shade loving shrubs you want to plant in your yard, first observe the area/s that you are planning to grow shrubs on. See how much sun exposure it gets, if any. For example if a certain plot gets afternoon and morning shade, you may go with planting hydrangea or the tatarian honeysuckle. Both these plants in general do not require a lot of maintaining and are also known to produce attractive flowers.
On the other hand, make sure to pick a variety whose flowers would match or blend well with the landscape of your garden. For instance the witch hazel is known for its yellow flowers that bloom in spring. The Juneberry meanwhile produces tiny white flowers (during spring) and reddish purple berries.
Another good thing about most shade loving shrubs is that they require minimal maintenance. In the case of Aucuba, this shrub does not need to be pruned unless in cases where it would have dead or diseased branches. Other examples of low maintenance shade loving shrubs are the privet, rhododendron, boxwood and holy Jim dandy.
The ideal time to plant shade loving shrubs is during the cool months. On the other hand should you decide to plant these shrubs during summer, you can do so early morning or late in the evening. It is not advisable that you plant shade loving shrubs when the sun is out in all its glory (especially noon).
These shrubs love moist soil so make sure that your plot has sufficient moisture. When designing your garden, it is possible to include plant shade loving shrubs in your drafts. For inspiration, you can check out online sites that feature garden landscaping ideas and designs.
One important maintenance work that you need to do when you have plant shade loving shrubs is to make sure that they are at a desired height. Cut or remove extra leaves or branches using the right kind of gardening tools. When buying these shrubs, check out local nurseries or even online gardening stores.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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