The tough (but colorful!)
plants in this cold-climate shade garden plan will help you spice up a shady spot in your yard.
Then this cold-climate shade garden plan is for you!
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
Plus, these plants all will look beautiful throughout the growing season.
Pull the mulch away in early spring before new growth emerges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most plants in shade gardens prefer growing in moist, well-drained soil.
Check theUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Mapand find your location on it.
The color coding will tell you which Zone you’re in.
Each Zone has a range of minimum temperatures it typically experiences.
Trees, shrubs, and perennials have a minimum extreme temperature they can withstand.
Based on this, they are assigned a Hardiness Zone range.
Choose plants that are rated for your Zone.
