DRY SHADE STARS:Limited water and sun don't stop these babies from shining through season after season

摘要

Dry shade is arguably the toughest gardening condition to deal with, yet it's one of the most commonly encountered. Virtually any yard with a nearby established tree canopy benefits from cooling shade at the loss of precious soil moisture, particularly in naturally dry parts of the growing season. In urban gardens, the built-up environment has much the same impact on available soil moisture as large tree roots do. Building shadows, hell-strips, and a general abundance of concrete make for dry, shady,alkaline planting spaces. But with a careful selection of plants that prefer partial to full shade and dry, well-drained soil, these challenges aren't insurmountable. In spite of the hurdles, the palette of plants for dry shade doesn't have to be boring or limited.