A complete planting plan for dry shade under mature trees — tough, deer-resistant perennials for zones 4–9, with spacing, quantities, and substitutions.That shady strip under the tree — where nothing grows, the soil dries out every summer, and deer eat whatever survives. You've tried before. It looked fine for one season and then fell apart. This is the plan that fixes it. The Dry Shade Border is a 10 × 5 ft modular planting plan built specifically for the hardest spot in the Northeast garden: deep shade, dry soil, deer pressure, Zones 4–9. Eight proven perennials — Helleborus, Epimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Solomon's Seal — that layer together for year-round texture and soft seasonal blooms without irrigation or babysitting. Measure your space. Count your modules. Repeat. That's it. What's included: — Planting diagram (scale 1:20, 10 × 5 ft) — Full plant guide with sizes, bloom seasons, care notes — Bloom calendar — Step-by-step planting instructions — Substitution guide for nursery availability Instant PDF download. A4/Letter. Print at home. 7 pages · 300 dpi · English
