Have a problem with an area under a tree next to a deck. The ground under the tree is shaded and nothing grows

Question

Would like to do and area that boundary the neighbors yard. Nothing grows under this tree. The tree is at the edge of the fenced in deck, which we plan on removing the fence and putting some other railing or something on that order up at a later date. At his time we have some river rock that is leftover from another project and we would like to incorporate the rock in the problem area that we have. Don't know if using some kind of landscaping brick for edging between neighbors property line and trying to make some kind of container to hold in the rock that we put under the tree. This tree is probably about 12 foot high now and it is not to get much higher than 18 foot. If anyone has any suggestions, help would be appreciated

Answer 1

For your shade problem, there is a fairly simple solution: different kinds of plants thrive in different levels of sunlight. It will be fairly easy to change the kinds of plants you are choosing to match your situation. Flowers, shrubs, etc., that do well in areas with little to no direct light (such as under trees) are known as shaded plants, and include gardenia, carpet bugle, carolina yellow jessamine, plantain lily, differents forms of ivy, mondo grass, periwinkle, hydrangea, and honeysuckle. A visit to your local plant nursery will probably be your best bet, as the employees will likely be quite knowledgeable concerning shaded plants and specifically which ones thrive in your area. Best wishes to you and your gardening!

Answer 2

I would use cedar mulch on the ground, and it comes in natural, dark, or red colour and then I would put a few hostas in, not all the same kind. Space them, less looks best and get the larger varieties. Or ferns, the ones you see in the bush you can actually purchase too and they can get very full and lush.
The cedar mulch has an awesome scent and the hostas do bloom. So it would look great.

Answer 3

I have had very good luck with spider plant in a location which is totally in shade 100 percent of the time and on a north-facing wall. However, it will freeze down to the ground, if you live in a cold climate, but the roots will stay alive if you cover with some light mulch.

Answer 4

Vinca vine would make a good ground cover it grows anywhere. It doesn't get more than 5 inches tall and has cute little blue blooms in the spring. It is an evergreen and only maintance is keeping it from growing too fast.

Answer 5

If it's not an oak tree, you could plant hostas. They take full shade. Nothing grows under an oak, even for several years after you cut it down.

Answer 6

We had similar problem. We planted ivy throughout and around the edge or border, we use sedum, hosta and impatiens. Depending how large the area, you can use holly and some types of azaleas.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Hosta is the only thing that comes to mind. also depends on the tree. some pine trees you can't grow anything under.

Answer 9

Snow on the mountain will grow in deep shade and also spreads fast. Also dead nettle and Sweet Woodruff.