For a number of reasons, cultivating a beautiful outdoor space is beneficial. Being scientifically proven to boost your mood, improve air quality, and increase your home’s property value, having a garden does wonders. One of the most important influences will be the amount of sunlight the space gets, though the plants you choose for your outdoor garden or bed will depend on a number of factors. You may think you are extremely limited if your outdoor garden sees less light during the day. There are quite a few plants and shrubs that thrive in low light gardens that we at Mickey’s Lawnscapes would like to share today.

Plants & Shrubs that Will Survive in Low Light Gardens

Begonias: You don’t often see them in outdoor beds in New York; since Begonias are typically recommended for zones 9-11, however, in containers or as houseplants, these shade-loving blooms are ideal. They produce absolutely glorious blooms through the hot summer months and prefer partial shade or filtered sunlight.
Boxwood: Boxwood bushes are tough, deer-resistant, and beautiful as they are characterized by their dual-toned green leaves. Though they work well in formal gardens or containers, boxwood bushes work great as hedges, foundation plants, and shrub borders. In a colorful garden or as accent shrubs these low-maintenance shrubs are an excellent addition.
Ferns: They can work as ground cover and do best in full to partial shade since fern foliage is great in an otherwise colorful flower bed. Make certain to keep the area carefully watered and protected from extreme winds until the plant becomes established when planting ferns. Ferns are low-maintenance and can even return year after year once they become established.
Hydrangea: Hydrangeas deliver plenty of gorgeous blooms in the spring and summer, though they do need some morning sun. Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil is preferred by hydrangeas. For the first year after planting, make certain to keep them well-watered and provide lots of organic matter. After the year, they will be a hardy addition to your low light garden.
Impatiens: They are some of the most shade tolerant as impatiens are some of the most recognizable flowers in the United States. You can customize the look of your garden with a variety of colors and styles with one thousand species available. They work wonderfully in any dark bed or unlit corner of your garden since impatiens prefer moist but well-drained soil and are partial to complete shade.
Rhododendron. In order to thrive, these evergreen, drought-tolerant shrubs need shady or partly shady areas. Plant them in an area with good drainage and give them deep waterings regularly. Avoid planting them near shallow-rooted trees that will compete for soil nutrients because rhododendrons have shallow root systems. They are characterized by vibrant white, pink, red, or lavender blooms in the spring and do well in filtered sunlight or part shade.

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