Thriving in Shade: A Planting Handbook

This essential handbook will tell you everything you need to know to make the most of shady garden spaces. Whether your whole garden, courtyard or balcony is cast in the shade, or you have a window box on a shadowy sill, Shade will inspire you to transform the space with lush and exciting planting that looks good (and is beloved by wildlife) all year round.

Rather than a gardener's 'problem', an area of shade can open up a whole new world of plants to explore, from delicate flowers and attractive foliage to handsome trees and vibrant bulbs.

Shade includes top tips on tackling all sorts of shady areas, a directory of plants to dip into and pro advice on achieving year-round colour and structure. It's time to bring those dark corners to life!

A Bloom book. Bloom is an independent publisher for gardeners, plant admirers, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

Bloom believes being connected to the natural world makes people happier and the planet stronger. We want to inspire everyone to find joy in nature by sharing diverse ideas, knowledge, spirit and stories. Alongside books and stationery, Bloom publishes a seasonal print magazine that looks beautiful and it works hard; it makes you muse on the handsomeness of nature and it inspires you to get out there and be a part of it.