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Glorious shade : dazzling plants, design ideas, and proven techniques for your shady garden / Jenny Rose Carey.

by Carey, Jenny Rose.

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Timber Press, 2017.

Gardening in the shade.

Shade-tolerant plants.

9781604696813 (pbk.)

323 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-312) and index.

Shades of shade: observing shifting patterns in your garden -- The shade gardener's calendar: seasonal changes in the shade garden -- Down and dirty: the intertwined, underground world of soil and roots -- Planting for success: techniques and maintenance -- Designing in the shadows: bright ideas for shady spaces -- The plant palette: choosing plants for your shade garden.

Shade is one of the most common garden situations homeowner's have, but with the right plant knowledge, you can triumph over challenging areas and learn to embrace shade as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. This book celebrates the benefits of shade and shows you how to make the most of it. Everything you need to successfully garden in the shadiest corners of a yard. Learn how to determine what type of shade you have and how to choose the right plants for the space. Includes the techniques, design and maintenance tips that are key to growing a successful shade garden. Stunning color photographs offer design inspiration and reveal the beauty of shade-loving plants. Jenny Rose Carey, senior director at Meadowbrook Farm, sees shade as an opportunity to be embraced and celebrated.

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