Dianne Drinkwater, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network RealtyPhone:
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Email: [email protected]
If your yard or garden space doesn’t get much sun during the day, it’s valuable to know the best plants for shade. There are plenty of plant options with colorful flowers and foliage that make perfect additions to a shady garden. Here is a quick guide to some of the best plants for shade gardens:
Hosta is a favorite among gardeners for its dramatic, variegated foliage. Hosta leaves come in every shade of green as well as yellow, white and even blue. While primarily grown for its impressive leaves, this shade garden favorite also produces flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta is adaptable and hardy when it comes to light requirements, flourishing in partial shade, deep shade and everything in between.
Coral bells are some of the most popular shade plants because of their bountiful, vibrant leaves. Once established, this shade plant favorite is extremely low-maintenance and only needs occasional watering.
Coral bells bloom and attract hummingbirds to shade gardens, but their yellow, lime green, apricot, peach and bright red foliage makes them perfect plants for any gardener wanting to add bold colors to dark corners of the garden.
Bee balm, also called wild bergamot because of its fragrant leaves, has dramatic blooms perfect for brightening up a shade garden. While bee balm thrives in full shade, it’s important to plant this perennial somewhere with plenty of airflow to prevent powdery mildew.
You can plant bee balm during the spring or early summer and enjoy the amazing pink, red and purple flowers all season.
Many of the most colorful plants with variegated foliage or vibrant blooms thrive in direct sun. However, these are some excellent options for adding color and variety to your shade garden. With moist soil and moderate temperatures, these shade plants are the perfect additions to consider.
Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.
She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida.
Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson.
So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you?
So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you.
What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market?
Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater