Shade Gardening: Selecting the Right Plants for Your Shade Spaces

Choosing plants that flourish in low-light conditions can feel daunting, but with expert advice and practical tips, you will learn how to select the right plants for the right place. This careful selection not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your garden but also reduces maintenance efforts and improves overall plant health and success.

Workshop Takeaways

• Learn how shade areas in South Florida have different amounts of sunlight and soil types.
• Find out about plants that grow well in shady spots, including those that are native and Florida-Friendly.
• Discover how to plant and care for shade-loving plants so they grow strong and healthy
• Get ideas to make your shade garden look nice with different colors, textures, and layers of plants
• Learn tips on how to keep your shade garden healthy with less work and maintenance

Join us for this hands-on workshop to discover the best shade-tolerant plants suitable for South Florida, design principles for shade gardening, and sustainable gardening practices tailored for shade areas.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices,please contact Lorna Bravo at [email protected] at least one week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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