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Thick shrub in damp shade

12 years ago

I am trying to determine a good thick shrub that will grow in damp shade. I want to put thick shrubs between me and my annoying neighbor, problem is the house are kind of close together and as a result the area doesn't get much sun. The soil is pretty damp and mossy. (I plan to till the soil before planting.)

Thank you all for your advise!

Peter

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botann
12 years ago
It would help a great deal if we knew where you live.
A picture of the area you're dealing with would be nice too.
Mike
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
12 years ago
what mike said ...

and what is the soil type.. and why is there a lack of proper drainage ....

and have you ruled out conifers???

tilling is not the solution to your soil problems ....

ken
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