Are you struggling to find plants for dry shade? Then Monty Don has the solution. In this short video clip from Gardeners’ World he plants two beautiful fern species – the male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) and golden shield fern (Dryopteris affinis) – both of which thrive in dry shade, producing a spectacular shuttlecock of feathery fronds up to 90cm tall. Follow his simple planting guide to brighten up your shady borders.
How to plant ferns in dry shade
Not sure what to grow in dry shade? Monty Don demonstrates how to plant Dryopteris species, which thrive in dry shade.
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