Shade Gardening Made Simple
Real answers to your shade gardening questions.
Whether you're just starting or have a garden full of dappled corners, this is where friendly advice meets down-to-earth know-how.
Created by Marcus Bergin—professional gardener, educator, and host of The Shade Gardening Podcast, with a global community of over 300,000 shade gardening enthusiasts and 5.2 million recent interactions. Everything here is rooted in real gardens, shared learning, and a love of dappled light.
If you’ve ever stood in the quiet shade beneath a tree and wondered what might grow there—you’re in the right place.
This site is a resource for real gardeners with real questions. We cover everything from dry shade under fences to moist woodland corners, shady slopes to stubborn weeds.
Many of the articles here are inspired by conversations in our Shade Gardening Facebook group, where over 300,000 members share ideas and ask questions daily.
You’ll also find stories, plant profiles, and answers to those tricky "what would you plant here?" moments.
“You don’t need perfect soil or expensive tools—just a bit of time and a cuppa.”
So, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been gardening for years, we hope you’ll find something here that helps you grow.
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