While it is worth checking the plant label, some rhododendrons will do well in shaded areas. Rhododendrons are acid loving, so you first need to decipher if your soil is acidic enough to accommodate these ericaceous plants before you start planting. Shop ericaceous compost here. 

Ivy is a garden staple that provides evergreen colour all year round. Many gardeners love the privacy and coverage ivy provides; others see it as destructive. These climbers prefer shaded walls to cling onto and spread across fences and walls.

For foliage and texture, grow hostas, loved for their beautiful foliage and border filling abilities, these plants are great for north-facing spaces. 

They are known to appeal to slugs and snails, protect your plants and keep pests at bay with Strulch Straw Mulch. The physical properties of Strulch together with the embedded minerals, discourages slugs and snails from devouring your plants.

The green leaf hosta variety will happily thrive in full shade, whereas yellow leaved hostas prefer a little more sunlight. These plants should be grown in moisture retentive soil for the best results. Once planted, hostas can add essential variety to your space and help to fill out beds and borders with their texture.

A beautiful flowering tree that adds height and interest to north-facing borders, it also has the advantage of being of massive value to a range of birds. These trees do well in partial shade as well as full sun, but be aware, flowering will be poor if planted in deeply shaded areas of the garden.