Tips for a shady garden or balcony with a touch of green without sunlight

A classic for completely shaded spots: ferns.

Sun, sun and more sun: this is how many gardeners imagine the perfect conditions for their garden paradise.

The reality is, our gardens usually look different: trees and buildings cast shadows at different times of day, sometimes more or less depending on the season. Direct sunlight can be in short supply – at least on north-facing balconies anyways.