There was an area in the garden that was very shaded. Acers, Azalea (big) and bay surrounded it. I also have rain water storage there. Last year I introduced some large leaf Arisaema to some large tubs I removed the bases off and used as raised beds. By now I hope you have the picture of just how dark it gets under there. So, what to plant under all this canopy? Ferns of course. I've been adding hardy ferns all this year and now topped it all with gravel (10mm and 20mm), largish pebbles and river stone ( cat deterrent).
It's looking not bad. I have an extra paving slab just in front of my water barrels and it enables me to sit in the shade on a hot day. MrsG likes it because it gives me some seclusion and I'm totally out of her sight.
I have some liverworts and mosses already in there but hope to expand on those if they establish well.
It's looking not bad. I have an extra paving slab just in front of my water barrels and it enables me to sit in the shade on a hot day. MrsG likes it because it gives me some seclusion and I'm totally out of her sight.
I have some liverworts and mosses already in there but hope to expand on those if they establish well.
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