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2. It *is* good for the soil to have foundation plants

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 12:56 AM

Jun 2016

and it's good for your house too. Foundation plants often absorb more run off water from rain and help maintain a richer soil.

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What are the best foundation plants for shady zone 7a? [View all] LaydeeBug Jun 2016 OP

i just do not think like that - have not for thirty years SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2016 #1

It *is* good for the soil to have foundation plants LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #2

Hydrangeas will be beautiful and there are many varieties. japple Jun 2016 #3

Not evergreen, but Japanese maples do very well under elm trees Major Nikon Jun 2016 #4

See if you like anything here. Curmudgeoness Jun 2016 #5

I love those pics... LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #8

Well, to be honest, most of this is rather invasive. Curmudgeoness Jun 2016 #9

i'm a big fan of native plants shireen Jun 2016 #6

about shade ... shireen Jun 2016 #7