If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for containers still need some filtered sunlight to thrive they are not as needy as sun lovers.
Whether it's a small courtyard garden overlooked by nearby buildings, a front yard shaded by street trees or simply an outdoor space that doesn't get much sun there are plenty of opportunities to turn these into growing spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. There are bonuses too when planting up containers with shade-loving plants for window boxes, balconies and entrances. They tend to last longer than container gardens in sunny spots, and need less watering and deadheading as they aren't sunbaked. They also provide a cool refuge from the heat for pollinators.
