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Forum: Foliage PlantsReplies: 11, Views: 238
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Todd_Boland
St. John's, NL
(Zone 5b)


December 27, 2004
6:08 PM

Post #1210211

On the north side of my house I get little direct sun. I deal with the problem by growing mostly Hosta but I also use a few other shade lovers to help create a pleasing contrast in textures and shapes without having to rely on flowers. Here's the effect.

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