Shrubs for Shade

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Shop Low Maintenance Shrubs to Do Well in Shade When planning a garden, many of us tend to focus on the open sunny areas in our yard, and we have a harder time figuring out what to do with the darker shady regions. This collection of best-selling shrubs focuses in on shade loving plants that can thrive in full or partial shade. What Are the Best Shrubs for Shade? Shade-loving shrubs are indispensable companions to larger gardens, especially on heavily treed lots. They can take a drab, undeveloped understory and turn it into something truly breathtaking. Large trees, shrubs, and shade-loving understory plants come together to change the temperature around your house too. They create what’s known as a micro-climate. The benefit to you is that you get to enjoy a substantially cooler yard during the hottest parts of summer! Shade loving shrubs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are evergreen while others lose their leaves or die back. Some grow low to the ground while others reach a considerable height. Others still have flowers and bright foliage that magically dispel the darkness. All of these elements come together to create an appealing garden aesthetic. In fact, every garden ecosystem has layers that work together to create texture, dimension, and character within your unique yard space. When thoughtfully planned out, your landscape can be transformed into a stunningly beautiful place full of diversity, complexity, and visual interest throughout much of the year. Shade Loving Ground Covers Ground covers are a great solution for areas where grass will not grow well. Ferns , yews , and liriope create a splendid carpet of green in otherwise unused areas. Larger Shade Loving Shrubs These larger shrubs and small trees are great companions to larger older trees in your landscape. Ruby Loropetalum is a great shrub for this purpose. Flowering Shrubs for Shade to Accents Larger Shrubs and Trees As medium sized bushes, these shrubs look amazing next to trees and taller shrub