How to design a garden that thrives in both sun and shade
In short: Transforming a light-challenged backyard requires more than just planting seeds. Landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada demonstrates how to strategically place plants based on light exposure to create a balanced outdoor oasis.
In this episode of Ask This Old House, Jenn Nawada guides a homeowner through a backyard transformation. The process begins with practical maintenance, such as building a drip edge to protect a shed, before moving into the garden design. Nawada explains how to select specific plants for sunny patches and different varieties for shaded areas to ensure the landscape flourishes in a yard with uneven light distribution.
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