In the Sun or in Full Shade — What and Where to Plant in the Garden.

Among the wide variety of garden plants, some thrive in sunlight, while others prefer partial shade or complete shade. Experienced gardeners have shared which crops and where it's best to plant them in order to avoid harming them and ruining the harvest.

News.LIVE shares useful tips for gardeners.

What to Plant in the Sun

In open areas of the garden, where direct sunlight reaches, flowers and vegetables that can withstand the sun can be safely planted. Experienced gardeners recommend these garden crops for such conditions:

• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Eggplants
• Pepper
• Melon
• Watermelon
• Corn
• Strawberries

What Can Be Planted in Partial Shade

In places with partial shade, where sunlight only reaches in the morning, evening, or scattered, certain types of vegetables and greens, as well as some types of ornamental flowers, grow well. Therefore, in such conditions, the following plants can be planted:

• Any varieties of cabbage
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Beets
• Radishes
• Chard
• Hydrangea
• Astilbe
• Hostas

What Plants Can Be Planted in the Shade

In complete shadow from the sun, herbs, medicinal plants, berry shrubs, and other types of crops grow well. Experienced gardeners note that in such conditions, the following plants can be planted:

• Parsley
• Sorrel
• Mint
• Lemon balm
• Wild strawberry
• Periwinkle
• Fern
• Hostas
• Valerian
• Blackberry
• Currant
• Ornamental cabbage
• Begonia
• Fuchsia

It's important not to neglect these areas, as even in complete shade you can receive a good harvest.

With the help of these tips, gardeners can select the right plants for their plot depending on lighting conditions, contributing to successful growth and high yields.