black walnut trees-want shade garden-what plants to use other than hostas?

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black walnut trees-want shade garden-what plants to use other than hostas?

from Gibbs 15 weeks 3 days ago
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by rqcallaway submitted 15 weeks 6 hours
The leaves and seed husks of black walnut trees kill a lot of would-be undergrowth plants. You have a hurdle beyond the dry shade under the tree. The canopy is sort of open though, so you will get some sun.
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