I am really into permaculture and what to make the most of my back yard. I have a large shed that makes a shade area behind it of up to two metres wide. Any idea of what veg/herb/fruit tree will best suit, or any ideas on how to reflect light into this spot from the facing fence? (the grass grows really well here!)
I also have a 1 m wide area down the side of the shed that is also in 100% shade I wouldnt mind using up if anyone can think of something? Cheers
2007-06-26 16:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by ebbtide 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Ferns love dark damp areas and there are plenty of varities thats all i can think of sorry most Veg etc need sun. Maybe reflect light in with a mirror but thats about all i can think of.
Good luck!
2007-06-26 16:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hostas are a good idea, there are many different varieties out there, Another option would be to plant Camellia tree, they are slow growing (Camellia sesanqua is a faster variety). They do well in the shade and have pretty blooms on them around Christmas time (here in the southern US). Not sure what area you are in, but those are some ideas. Best of luck.
2007-06-27 00:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jason H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Herbs, vegetables, and fruits need sun. I have several dark areas on my property and I am covering them with decorative granite boulders, hostas, and "monkey grass". I also use vinca as a ground cover in shady areas. Again, I always add boulders to make the area look like the plants grew there without assistance. If the soil is poor (shady areas often have poor soil), it should be enriched with compost or organic matter first. Shady places are such a challenge.
2007-06-27 09:20:55 · answer #3 · answered by july 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see that you want to grow something that you can eat. Not hostas then. Bracken ferns have a fiddle head that are a good spring vegetable. Their dead fronds are also handy in the fall for covering anything delicate from frost. Mint can also grow well there if the grass is doing that well.
2007-06-27 02:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Elun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ferns would look great there, and some annuals are willing to live in shade and damp. Look at what is happy in shaded wooded areas, to get some ideas.
2007-06-27 00:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by mliz55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hosta are nice shade loving plants.
2007-06-26 23:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by planty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree fiddle head fern would be good. Any chance you could cultivate mushrooms there?
2007-06-27 02:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Blackberry Briar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a garden nursery or go to one and talk to someone who knows what they are talking about, they will be happy to help you.
2007-06-27 10:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by kim t 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋