The Benefits of Shade Gardening

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HORTICULTURE SMART GARDENING NEWSLETTER June 29,  2016

Subscribe  |  Renew  |  Shop GardenersHub.com  |  Garden How-To University  |  Gardening Coupons Gold Foliage is the Ticket to Success Shade gardens can be remarkably soothing and relaxing, especially on a hot summer day. But at times they can also feel stifling or, when viewed from afar, not as inviting as we would like them to be. One solution is to incorporate plants with golden-yellow foliage. Gold foliage plants add much needed brightness and contrast in a shade garden dominated by green foliage. Here are some of our favorites to help make your shady spot appear even more tranquil. A Plant to Love: Petunia Tidal Wave Time is of the essence to get those hanging baskets, containers and front-of-the-border areas of the garden planted. If you have a lot of ground to cover, then pick up a few 'Tidal Wave' petunias for outstanding color and impressive size.  Seeking Garden Knowledge The more you garden, the more you want to learn, because the longer you garden, the more you discover what you don't know. It's what makes gardening exciting for the new gardener as well as someone who has been working the soil for decades. Horticulture and PlantersPlace.com will help you expand your garden knowledge, for free, with our Independent Study Guides. Adventures of a Landless Gardener: Taking a Critical Eye to the Gardens When I was wedding-dress shopping, my mom and sister told me that if I wasn't sure about a dress, to have a picture taken of myself in it. When I looked at the pictures I seemed to see more clearly what the dress actually looked like on me. What we view in the mirror is often filtered through our not-so-clear-seeing mind's eye, but photos tell a different story. The same holds true for the garden.  GardenersHUB.com  If you want modern garden-design tips from a trusted professional, check out Planning Your Garden Design, a digital compilation of garden designer Rebecca Sweet's best advice. Subscribe  |  Renew  |  Shop GardenersHub.com  |  Garden How-To University  |  Gardening Coupons

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