Beautifully Planted Shade Areas

Every garden owner has shady areas in their garden; often, the planting of these areas is perceived as rather challenging. However, this is unjustified, as with knowledge of the particularities of these areas, plantings can emerge that possess a unique charm, rivaling the beauty of sunny locations. The key is to understand the specific requirements and to consider them during planning. When this is done, shade gardens reveal their great design potential with fascinating plant combinations and stunning garden scenes. The authors provide well-founded and inspiring information in text and images on all important aspects of successful shade planting and introduce suitable trees, climbing plants, ground covers, perennials, grasses, and ferns for Central Europe.