A shady yard is not a problem to be solved; it is an opportunity for a different kind of garden.
"Shade" covers a wide range of conditions.
No vegetable grows well in deep shade, but many produce useful crops with less than full sun.
Basil, rosemary, thyme and oregano need full sun and struggle in shade.
Perennials are the heart of an ornamental shade garden.
Impatiens: the classic shade annual, in almost every color.
Under trees where grass struggles, ground covers are often the best solution.
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