STUBBORN areas of the garden where nothing ever seems to grow can flourish with the right plants, according to Alan Titchmarsh. He shared tips that have worked for transforming the “tricky spots” in his own garden. 3 Alan Titchmarsh, pictured, shared the best plants to transform 'tricky spots' in your garden Credit: Getty 3 Alan said he has challenging areas of his garden that are dry and shady (stock image) Credit: Getty Alan revealed in BBC Gardeners' World magazine how he overcomes issues such as too much shade and waterlogged soil.
He said several areas of his garden can be challenging. “There is a dry, shady bed beneath an ancient yew tree,” he said. “A sun-scorched border along the south-facing aspect of the house.
Read more gardening tips GO GREEN Alan Titchmarsh reveals why your pond looks like 'pea soup' and how to revive it GARDEN GOALS Alan Titchmarsh reveals best ways to kill weeds with no expensive chemicals “A winding path beneath trees where the branches need to be thinned if I want anything other than ferns to grow under them." However, knowing which plants thrive in these conditions can transform the appearance of the area. He wouldn’t attempt to put bright-flowered plants in deep shade as they “need sunlight to encourage pollinating insects.
” Bluebells, snowdrops, and wood anemones are great alternatives as they have adapted to growing in shady places such as woods. Most read in Fabulous SPARKLE SEASON 'Like the 90s all over again' cry shop.