Planting the Dry Shade Garden

Dry shade is that space under a tree, deck, or overhang where nothing grows. There's no sunshine, and no moisture. It'¬"s a space that strikes fear in the heart of the most intrepid gardener. Fortunately, by choosing the right plants, it'¬"s possible to turn that dead space into a lush landscape. Planting the Dry Shade Garden features more than 130 plants that are best able to cope with reduced light and moisture levels. Plants include the bright red flowers of Heuchera '¬ÜFirefly'¬", the silver foliage of Pulmonaria '¬ÜMoonshine'¬", and the large oval leaves of Hosta '¬ÜRegal Splendor'¬"'¬ ;an entire palette to help transform challenging spaces into rich, rewarding gardens. In addition to the plant profiles, the text also shows gardeners how to prune selectively, how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention, and how to transform challenging spaces.