This partial shade garden plan thrives in less light.

What Is Partial Shade?

Partial shade is also sometimes called partial sun.

wooden garden bench amidst plants

Credit: Janet Mesic Mackie

It’s an area that receives between 3 and 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

before you roll plant shopping, review all garden plan materials.

Then, ask yourself the following questions:

Do I have a suitable spot for this plan?

garden plan for partial shade

Credit: Mavis Augustine Torke

The layout diagram shows the rough dimensions for the plan.

Do I have the right growing conditions?

Be sure that the plants aresuited to your USDA Hardiness Zone.

Do I need to amend my soil?

Most plants thrive in moist, butwell-drained soil.