If your grass and flowerbeds in your back yard are over-shadowed by large trees, don't fret. There are ways to create an effective landscaping plan for a shady area. All it takes is a little planning and creativity.

Starting a Landscaping Plan

Most yards have a shady spot or two - under large trees or near a fence. There are some front or back yards, however, with large shady areas. Start by assessing your front or back yard. Walk into your yard during different times of the day and note which areas receive sunlight. Make a drawing that shows the areas that receive less than four hours of sunlight, as that is considered shady.

Consider Your Landscaping Goals

As you design your back or front yard, consider what you want from your landscaping plan.

• Do you want a low maintenance yard? Try a natural prairie-look or large groupings of hostas, brunnera or other low maintenance plants.
• Do you want as much color in your yard as possible? Look for landscaping plants that prosper in the shade and offer spring, summer, and fall color.
• Does a rock garden suit your tastes? Install it once, and there is little maintenance. Add potted annuals for seasonal color and foliage variation.

Adding Plants to Your Landscaping Plan

There are many plants that do well in the shade. While they may not get the same bold colors of sun-loving plants, they can brighten those dark areas of the yard. Among the options are:

• Hostas - a perennial favorite for shady landscaping plans. Look for the ones that are variegated or have blue tones for added interest. These are very hardy plants that can withstand poor soil conditions, limited watering, and a host of other problems in the yard.
• Brunnera - the blue flowering "forget-me-not" with thick green leaves that last all season.
• Boxwood - a green, hardy evergreen shrub that forms the base for many landscaping plans.

How Much Grass?

Growing grass in a shady front or back yard can be a difficult task. Without enough sun, the grass will become weak and fail to thicken. Weeds invariably set in and the lawn never reaches its full potential. When designing a landscaping plan, you will probably want to limit the amount of grass in shady areas. Trimming trees to bring more sun into the yard can also help.

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