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The best perennials for shade

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Many flowering perennials are available for growing in shade gardens. Recommended plants for gardens in southern states, Texas, the Pacific Northwest, northern states and northeastern states are discussed. Four garden designs are included.

Author: Martin, Deb
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1997
Cover Story, Gardening in the shade, Shade gardening, Perennials, Perennial plants, Flower gardening

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Shade trees

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Pruning shade trees requires maintaining healthy branches while separating them from dangerous or dying ones. It is important to avoid cutting into the bark ridge and branch collar. A handsaw with a narrow blade is the best tool to use.

Author: Tattar, Terry
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1993
Trees, Care of, Tree care, Shade trees

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Ornamental shrubs

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Pruning ornamental shrubs requires attention to the shrub's shape. All dead wood needs to be removed. Tips on using thinning, non-selective heading and selective heading cuts are provided.

Author: Turnbull, Cass
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1993
Ornamental shrubs

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Subjects list: Methods, Growth, Pruning
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