Dry shade garden Advice Needed
Sigrid
2 years ago
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Comments (5)DON'T PLANT IPHEION!!! They will take over your yard like an invasive weed spreading via seeds that scatter EVERYWHERE. I planted a few (2-3) here and there in the front yard and we now have large patches of them yards away where I never even planted them, and coming up in between other plants. I've spent HOURS sifting HUNDREDS of them out of a small square-foot area of soil, only to have a new patch of them the next season. I'm starting to find them in the back yard now. They are my worse gardening mistake, ever! Some people will tell you they weren't invasive in their yard. But if they aren't invasive at all, they wouldn't have multiplied like rabbits in mine, would they? Don't take a chance with them, you might be one of the unlucky ones like me. DON'T PLANT IPHEION!! Consider yourself warned......... Jen...See MoreNeed shrub ideas for dry shade screen
Comments (4)Aucuba japonica (Japanese laurel) is often recommended for situations like this. Very tolerant of shade - even full shade - and dry soil conditions. Also will compete quite successfully with tree roots, so easier to establish than some other shrubs. And variegated forms can bring some color and brightness to a deeply shady location. Here is a link that might be useful: Aucuba links...See Moredry shade, northern exposure, steppable plants needed
Comments (5)Hi all, I'm new to gardening and to the forum, and I have a related question. We live in Philly and have a backyard with poor, dry soil that is shaded by a large weeping willow. The area does get some dappled afternoon sun. We have been trying in vain to find something that will grow there to keep the dirt down. It sounds like Vinca would be a good idea, but are there other plants (aside from hostas), perhaps even flowering ones, that would grow in these conditions? Thanks in advance!...See MoreNeed planning advice for new part-shade garden in zone 6b
Comments (4)Well as tot the Japanese Maple you can keep them real small in the shade. I gave one that is 7 years old and barely three feet....See MoreSigrid
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