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Gardening in Shade
jlsnyder1

Tall Shade Plants

jlsnyder1
17 years ago

The entrance to my garage and to the front door are in shade all day. I feel like they need a tall plant to flank either side of the entrances. I would like something that produces some color against a yellow house. But haven't been able to find anything.

I had some bougainvillea there but they didn't do well and I've replanted those in the backyard sun. Any suggestions?

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