Alchemilla
Aruncus
Astilbe
Astrantia
Bergenia
Brunnera
Filipendula
Houttuynia
Convallaria
Ginger, American
Ginger, European
Macleaya
Myosotis
Primrose
Teucrium
Heuchera
Malva
Toad Lily
Liriope
Hosta
Carex
Thalictrum
Viola
Dicentra
Aquilegia
Ferns
Begonias - fibrous, tuberose
Impatiens
Vinca Vine
Caladium
Periwinkle
Springeri
Coleus
Torinia
Ageratum
Lobelia
Amelanchier
American Dogwood
Kousa Dogwood
Halesia
Beech
Witchhazel
GROUND COVERS
English Ivy
Myrtle
Lamiastrum
Pachysandra
Snow on the Mountain
Epimedium
Euonymous coloratus
Ajuga
Yew - Densiformis
Yew - Spreading
Yew - Hicks
Yew - Capitata
Boxwood - Vardar Valley
Boxwood - Welleri
Boxwood - Green Gem
Boxwood - Green Mountain
Hydrangea - Many varieties!
Viburnum - Many varieties!!!
Kerria
Rhododendron - Most!!!
Azalea - deciduous
Azalea - evergreen
Alpine Currant
Stephanandra
Cotoneaster divaricata
Aralia
Holly - Blue Princess
Holly - Blue Prince
Holly - China Boy
Holly - China Girl
Holly - Michigan
Pieris Japonica
Mountain Laurel
Be sure to use a shady mix grass seed containing fescues and perennial rye. (Most Kentucky Blue Grass varieties DO NOT GROW WELL IN SHADE)
Grass must have good topsoil to grow well. Do not attempt to plant grass in sand if you want to have a pretty lush thick lawn
Fertilize with 12-12-12 or 'GREEN START' fertilizer when you sow your seed to provide sufficient nutrient for the new little seedlings
Keep the soil constantly moist while the seed is coming up. If you let it dry out, the little seedlings will die and you will have to start over. Using a light covering of straw will help hold in moisture. Water every day and you may need to water a couple times a day depending on the weather. Pay close attention to watering to be successful!
Cut as soon as grass blades get 2 inches high with a lawn mower with sharp blades.
Six weeks later, fertilize again.