Woodland

A woodland is, in the broad sense, land covered with woody plants, or in a narrow sense, synonymous with wood, a low-density forest forming open habitats with plenty of sunlight and limited shade. Some savannas may also be woodlands, such as savanna woodland, where trees and shrubs form a light canopy.

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SHADETHRIVE

Gardens for the dark corners — ferns, hostas, and low-light greenery.

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