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The Best Deer-Resistant Groundcovers for Shade Gardens
Groundcovers are essential in any garden, particularly in shaded areas, where they help suppress weeds, retain moisture, and add texture....

Marcus Bergin
Oct 14, 20244 min read
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Creative Design Ideas for Small Deer-Resistant Shade Gardens
Small shade gardens offer a unique opportunity to create intimate, tranquil, beautiful, and functional spaces. However, when deer are a...

Marcus Bergin
Oct 7, 20244 min read
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Maintaining a Deer-Resistant Shade Garden: Tips for Year-Round Care
Once you've designed and planted your deer-resistant shade garden, the next step is to maintain it so that it remains healthy, vibrant,...

Marcus Bergin
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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Perfect Plant Combinations for a Deer-Resistant Shade Garden
Designing a shade garden that is both deer-resistant and visually stunning can seem challenging, but with the right plant combinations,...

Marcus Bergin
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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Designing a Deer-Resistant Shade Garden: Strategies for Success
Creating a beautiful shade garden that thrives despite a high deer population can be challenging, but it's possible with thoughtful...

Marcus Bergin
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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How to Propagate SunPatiens from Cuttings
This post comes from a question asked in the Shade Gardening Facebook group, where a member wanted to know if SunPatiens can be...

Marcus Bergin
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Deer-Resistant Shrubs for Shade Gardens: Adding Structure and Beauty
Shrubs are the backbone of any garden, providing structure, height, and year-round interest. In a shade garden, selecting the right...

Marcus Bergin
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Deer-Resistant Perennials for Shade Gardens: Long-Lasting Beauty with Less Worry
Creating a lush, vibrant garden in the shade comes with its own set of challenges, especially if you live in an area with a high deer...

Marcus Bergin
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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How to Grow Healthy Ferns in Shade: Propagation Tips and Best Companion Plants
Focus on Ferns: Why Some Thrive in Shade and Others Struggle Ferns are popular in shade gardens because of their delicate, feathery...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Wyoming
Wyoming’s diverse landscapes, from its mountain forests to river valleys and shaded urban areas, are vulnerable to invasive plant species...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's diverse landscapes, including its dense forests, wetlands, and shaded gardens, are vulnerable to invasive plant species that...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in West Virginia
West Virginia's rich forests, valleys, and shaded landscapes are vulnerable to invasive plant species that thrive in low-light...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Washington
Washington’s lush forests, coastal regions, and shaded urban areas are highly susceptible to invasive plant species that thrive in...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Virginia
Virginia’s diverse landscapes, including its dense forests, river valleys, and shaded gardens, are at risk from invasive plant species...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Vermont
Vermont’s lush forests, rolling hills, and shaded landscapes are susceptible to invasive plant species that thrive in low-light...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Utah
Utah’s unique landscapes, from its mountainous regions to its shaded valleys and urban areas, are at risk from invasive plant species...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Texas
Texas’s diverse landscapes, ranging from shaded woodlands to riverbanks and urban areas, are at risk from invasive plant species that...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in Tennessee
Tennessee's diverse ecosystems, from its Appalachian forests to river valleys and urban shaded areas, are susceptible to invasive plant...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in South Dakota
South Dakota's diverse landscapes, including its woodlands, prairies, and river valleys, are vulnerable to invasive plant species that...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Invasive Shade-Tolerant Garden Plants in South Carolina
South Carolina's diverse ecosystems, including its coastal plains, forests, and urban shaded areas, are vulnerable to invasive plant...

Marcus Bergin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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