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Blooms that brighten the shade

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Hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas and andromeda are several types of plants which grow well in shade, giving color and a light look to dense foliage. However, gardeners should consider shade density, soil type and water requirements when planting and growing flowering plants in the shade.

Varieties, Shade-tolerant plants, Shade tolerant plants

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Growing grass in shade

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Good grass can be grown even under tall shade trees. Extension turfgrass specialist Richard Duble and George Robinson, whose lawn was picked Home Lawn of the Year in 1994, share pointers, such as choosing shade-tolerant ground cover and removing the lower limbs of trees.

Growth, Maintenance and repair, Lawns, Grasses

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Making shade shine

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Shady gardens need not be green gardens. There are many colorful flowers and shrubs that will tolerate shade.

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