Course content under BSc Hortiuculture

2. Shade gardening refers to growing of shade
loving plants under shady conditions. The
shady conditions may be natural tree shades
or artificial shade created using protected
structures such as conservatories, shade net
houses, etc.,

3.  As the name indicates it provide shade and cool atmosphere for
relaxation, indoor games,etc.
 Because the sunlight only enters these soils for a few hours, the
heat does not evaporate. Therefore, these plants do not need to
be watered that often.
 The occurrence of weeds in the shadows is less. Therefore, as
competition for these plants there will be no weeds.
 Lower Maintenance: Once you have the Shade Garden
installed, you will find that not much maintenance is needed.
 Lower quality of Weeds and More Moisture.
 Better Water Retention: Because there is very little Sunlight
available, the soil’s moisture does not evaporate.

4.  Choosing a garden style
 keeping shade plants in the right spot
 Selection of planting materials
 Plan for shade garden gathering spots
 Adding shady paths
 Adding stones and water
 Group colourful plants together
 Repeat shade plants for unity
 Add shady paths
 Choose soothing colors for shade

5.  Containers: Plants potted in attractive
containers can be easily moved throughout
the garden, according to light needs and
season.

6.  Colour: shade gardens tend to be a bit dark.
Lighten the space with flowering shade
lovers, a colourful container, or statuary.​

7.  Lighting: Subtle lighting that will illuminate
the shady area in the late afternoon will draw
attention to the space, highlight plant forms,
and make the area more attractive.

8.  Monochromatic beauty should be fallowed
for the attractiveness
 Colourful foliage & big blossoms flowers
add colour to any landscape. But plants with
colourful leaves retain their colour longer.

10.  Mulch: It breaks down and helps to nourish
the soil, it keeps the weeds down, it’s
aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
 Path: One of essential element because it
guides the viewer the way and make the
garden look aesthetic.

12.  Soil type: are many garden plants that will
thrive in the shade, but each has its own soil
needs. it is more acidic or alkaline plays a part,
but the most important factor tends to be the
soil’s ability to retain or drain moisture.
 Planting and care
 Select Shade loving plants
 Don’t irrigation daily.
 Plant Shade plants in a right spot
 Regular pruning and training of plants is
necessary.

13.  Planting materials
foliage plants: Caladium, Alocasia, hosta,
Coleus, etc.

17.  Ferns : Nephrolepis, Asplenium, Pteris.

19.  Bulbs : Daffodil, crocus, hyacinth.

20.  Cut flowers : Fox glove (Digitalis)
 Perennials : Hydrangea
 Tress:

21.  Japanese maple, Dogwood.