Made in the shade

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Many house owners lament that they are not able to design a perfect shady spot in their garden, but it is suggested that with the help of a little bit of imagination and some hard work one could get the perfect outdoors ambience in the backyard. Different ways in which one can get the perfect shady spot in ones garden are suggested along with the ways in which one can design this shady ambience.

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Dogwoods need some shade

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Flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) naturally flourish in shady areas at the edge of woodlands. Soil should be well-drained and fertile and mulch is the ideal fertilizer to ensure healthy flowering dogwoods that develop their characteristic layered shape.

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A place in the shade

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Backyard patios can be made more interesting with the addition of decks and the use of alternative surface treatments, such as sand or crushed rocks, to improve plant and tree root growth, provide good drainage and add a natural look to the patio.

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