Caring for Your Shade Garden Plants Shade garden as the name implies, are built on places that does not receive too much sunlight.
You can create a shade garden under a tree or beside an office building.
The main key to remember is that there should not be direct sunlight on the area.
A little sun during the day would do.
Most people find it very hard to tend their shade gardens because only a few plants grow well on them.
Not only is the lack of sunlight a concern but also its quality you use on your garden.
Gardens under large trees usually have dry soil because all the nutrients and moisture are taken by the trees.
Here are some tips you can follow in creating and caring for your share garden plants.
Creating a shade garden should not be a dull activity.
In fact, it can be a fun activity if you know the right things to do.
While the colors of plants that thrive well on the gardens are not as colorful as the plants you can use in an ordinary garden, you can liven up a garden by selecting good varieties of plants.
A general rule you can follow in choosing plants is to choose those with cool colors such as blue and purple.
Garden Maintenance Tips:

• Water
Plants need water so it can absorb the nutrients in the soil.
Moisture traps in the nutrients in the soil so that the roots can take in these essential nutrients.
Make sure to water your plants sufficiently, otherwise the roots will grow towards the surface to look for water.
Water is still important in shade gardens even if you do not have to worry about the sun evaporating water because wind can easily dry the soil up.
Also, because most shade gardens are located under and near large trees, water is absorbed readily by these trees, leaving only little amount for your plants to absorb and your soil very dry.

• Soil
Since you will have large trees surrounding your garden, a lot of leave will fall on the ground.
If you do not do anything with these leaves, they will mat the ground and it will be very difficult for your flowers to grow.
With a lawn mower, mulch the fallen leaves to speed up the decomposition process.
After this, spread the mulched leaves on your garden.
Another thing you can do is to add the mulched leaves to your compost.

• Air
Air circulation in your garden may be a problem as big branches from large trees impede circulation.
Without out good air circulation, plants may remain moist for longer periods leading to various plant diseases and wilting.
Spacing helps solve this problem.
By placing your plants far from each other, air will be able to move better in your garden.
Also, cutting off a few branches from large trees will greatly help in avoiding problems with air circulation.

A shade garden is a refreshing place where you can relax and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
Caring for your shade garden plants is very important in maintaining a healthy one.
Water, soil and air are just some of the things you have to consider for your shade garden.