Flowers, plants, bushes for hard to grow areas

Question

Just recently I lost 2 beloved pets. They are buried in a corner of the backyard where there is no grass and nothing seems to grow. It is very rocky in the area underneath the dirt. It is a very shady area as well. I would like to plant something pretty there in this area. Do you have any suggestions? I live in Crossville, TN. There is a fence around the entire backyard so something climbing would have a place to cling to if that would be the case. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Cammie

Answer 1

There are lots of plants that grow in the shade in your area. Here are some articles that have suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-full-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/plants-for-shady-borders.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/xeriscape-shade-plants-plants-for-dry-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-full-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/growing-annual-climbing-vines.htm

Double check plants you're interested in with the folks at the county extension service, to make sure they are hardy in your area and soil. This link will help you find the nearest office:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm