If you live in the city chances are your outdoor space will have at least some areas of shade for all or part of the day. Even those of us with a south-facing space can end up with shaded areas of the garden, often along boundaries, usually cast by buildings or trees as the sun moves round. Meanwhile If your garden faces north or east you'll definitely have more shade than sun over the duration of the day.
You will probably also want to include climbing plants to add privacy and mask walls. A common misconception is that you can’t have lovely climbing plants if your backyard is too shaded. The good news is there are many climbing plants than can tolerate shade, and some that actually prefer it. It’s a great opportunity to add lush greenery and texture to your planting scheme. Utilising wall or fence space by covering them with climbing plants adds an interesting focal point, enhances your sense of privacy, and helps to lift gloomy corners.
