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Shade gardening beyond hostas
A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat, but it can make growing a beautiful garden a bit more challenging. Take heart: Your landscape may receive more sunlight than you suspect, and if not, there are quite a few shade-tolerant plants you can grow.