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Fast Growing Trees for Partial Shade That Will Enhance Any Garden

Not every fast-growing tree needs all-day sun. These reliable choices cope well with partial shade and quickly add structure, seasonal colour and privacy to your garden.

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Your Garden Will Cool Itself When You Build the Right Layers of Greenery

Summer quickly reveals where a garden overheats and where it needs more shade and moisture. A layered planting scheme of trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers and climbers can noticeably cool the air and help the soil hold on to water.

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How to Make the Most of Partial Shade and Grow Tasty Vegetables

A partially shaded corner doesn’t have to be wasted space. With the right crops, you can harvest tender, flavoursome leaves and avoid bolting in summer heat.

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Shade Without Structures or a Parasol Created by the Garden Itself and It Can Handle Wind Too

Summer heat can make outdoor time uncomfortable fast, but you don’t need an arbour or a wind-prone parasol to get relief. With the right plants and placement, your garden can grow its own long-lasting shade that also improves the microclimate and privacy.

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