Diversity in landscape lighting can add interest and a sense of discovery to your yard and garden. This includes a diversity of plants, the use of structures and containers, and having various levels of light from full sun to full and even deep shade. Created by trees, landscape light allows you to be creative in various parts of your yard and garden.
The National Tree Benefit Calculator can help you estimate the value your trees provide to your landscape and neighborhood.
Let me write an engaging blog article based on the TikTok trend “I will grow under any conditions” while incorporating storytelling and a personal touch
Hey there, fellow growth enthusiasts!
I’ve been seeing this amazing trend on TikTok lately that’s got me thinking deeply about personal growth and resilience. The phrase “I will grow under any conditions” has become more than just a catchy saying – it’s becoming a powerful mindset that’s changing lives.
What Does It Really Mean?
Just like those stubborn plants that somehow manage to grow through concrete or in the most unlikely places, we humans have this incredible ability to adapt and thrive in tough situations. When I first came across this concept, I was legit mind-blown by how simple yet powerful it is.
The Core Principles:
- Adaptability – Being flexible when life throws curveballs
- Resilience – Bouncing back stronger after setbacks
- Determination – Pushing forward regardless of circumstances
- Growth Mindset – Seeing challenges as opportunities
Real-Life Examples of Growing Under Any Conditions
1. Career Challenges
- Lost your job? Turn it into a chance to start that business you’ve been dreaming about
- Facing rejection? Each “no” brings you closer to your perfect “yes”
- Stuck in a dead-end position? Use it to learn new skills on the side
2. Personal Development
- Limited resources? Get creative with what you have
- No mentor? Turn to books, podcasts, and online communities
- Feeling stuck? Remember that even slow progress is still progress
Practical Steps to Embrace This Mindset
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Start Where You Are
- Don’t wait for perfect conditions
- Use what you have right now
- Take small, consistent steps
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Create Your Growth Environment
- Surround yourself with supportive people
- Feed your mind with positive content
- Set realistic but challenging goals
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Document Your Journey
- Keep a growth journal
- Take progress photos/notes
- Celebrate small wins
Common Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
| Obstacle | Growth Strategy |
|---|---|
| Self-doubt | Daily affirmations and evidence collection |
| Limited time | Time blocking and priority setting |
| Lack of resources | Creative problem-solving and networking |
| Fear of failure | Reframing failures as learning opportunities |
My Personal Take on This
Ngl there’s been times when I felt like giving up. Like seriously giving up. But this mindset has been a game-changer for me. Just last week, when my computer crashed right before a major project deadline, instead of panicking, I was like “Aight, time to show what growing under any conditions really means!” I hit up the local library, borrowed their computer, and got that work done even better than planned.
Tips for Daily Growth
- Start your day with intention
- Find learning opportunities in everything
- Stay curious and open-minded
- Connect with others on similar journeys
- Keep a “growth wins” list
The Science Behind Resilient Growth
Fun fact: Scientists have found that plants that grow in challenging conditions often develop stronger root systems. Similarly, when we face and overcome obstacles, we develop stronger mental and emotional “roots” that help us handle future challenges better.
Making It Work for You
Remember, growing under any conditions doesn’t mean you have to suffer or struggle unnecessarily It’s about
- Accepting current circumstances
- Finding creative solutions
- Maintaining forward momentum
- Building mental toughness
- Celebrating progress, no matter how small
Listen, fam – life ain’t always gonna give you perfect conditions for growth. Sometimes you’re gonna feel like that little plant pushing through concrete. But that’s exactly what makes you stronger. Every obstacle, every setback, every challenge is just another opportunity to prove that you will grow under any conditions.
Remember, you’re not just surviving – you’re thriving. And just like those resilient plants that find a way to reach the sunlight, you too will find your way to success.
Keep growing, keep pushing, and keep believing in your ability to flourish anywhere!
What’s your story of growing under tough conditions? Drop a comment below – I’d love to hear how you’re making it work!
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Creating shade Create shade by using structures like pergolas and layering taller perennials and climbing plants so they block sun from other plants, shading them.
Creating shade gardens can be a challenge, but one that, as gardeners facing warmer, drier summers, we should embrace to support a long-lived, healthy landscape. The first step is to understand your growing conditions:
- Size of your planting space
- Cold hardiness zone
- Light levels
- Soil conditions
Having a basic knowledge of the garden area will help you choose the plants that will grow best in your site and your plants will thrive, not just survive. A plant won’t perform well in conditions that differ from what it needs to grow. The plant will be stressed and unable to reach its full size, form and shape, nor will it produce healthy leaves and flowers. Plants growing in less-than-optimal conditions are also more likely to succumb to diseases and insect damage.
Planning a shade garden
Maybe it’s just room for a few plants under a shade tree. Or a large woodland garden. Either way, measure the plantable space and keep that in mind when selecting your plants. Plants should have enough room to grow to their full, mature size.
Check plant labels, catalogs or the Plant Elements of Design plant database for specific plant information. All the plants in the following lists include the mature size of the plant.
Being “zone hardy” means a plant can survive the temperature extremes in a particular area. For the most reliably hardy plants:
- Find your hardiness zone.
- A plant’s cold hardiness information can be found on plant labels, in catalogs, reference books, databases, and on reputable websites.
- Choose plants listed for your hardiness zone.
- If you decide to try growing a plant from a warmer hardiness zone such as zone 5 or 6, have realistic expectations that this plant may not live through the winter.
Shady areas are microclimates or areas within your landscape where the conditions (wind, light, moisture, temperature) vary from the surrounding landscape. Some common microclimates:
- Evergreen trees and shrub plantings provide year-round shade and create a cooler space that is protected from the wind.
- Areas where soil remains consistently moist and may thaw last in your landscape due to less sunlight and cooler temperatures,
- Areas where soil remains consistently dry due to protection from rain by structures, overhangs, etc.
- Areas where the ambient temperature is higher due to intense sunlight and lack of cooling winds.
- Areas where the ambient temperature is lower due to shade from trees.
Spend time observing the light levels in your landscape and how they change throughout the day and seasons. Put a thermometer in different areas of your landscape and observe the changes as the sun moves through the sky. For example, morning sun is less intense and thus provides full sun conditions without extreme heat whereas afternoon sun is stronger and temperatures warmer.
- Dappled shade: light filtering through a tree canopy
- Light shade or part shade: about 3-6 hours of sunlight
- Full shade: less than 3 hours of sunlight
- Deep shade: almost no sunlight
Although areas with part shade receive direct sunlight for a small portion of the day, the light intensity can still be quite bright.
- Numerous plants grow in part shade such as woodland wildflowers.
- Certain herbs and leafy greens can be grown in dappled to part shade conditions.
- Some plants tolerate relatively low light levels and a few actually thrive.
- Many groundcovers do well in shady areas.
Soil affects everything you do from planting flowers and trees to growing a healthy lawn to building structures like decks, patios and terraces. For plants, it supplies plants with nutrients, water, microbes and air for the healthy growth of roots, and provides a means of support to keep plants firmly rooted in the ground.
A solid understanding of the soil on your property is key to knowing which plants will grow well in your landscape. A soil test is a good place to start and the most reliable way to gather specific information:
- Test your soil every 3-5 years at the UMN Soil Testing Lab.
- Test your soil when you convert an area of your landscape to something new such as lawn to a vegetable garden.
- Soil can vary throughout a landscape, especially on urban sites, due to construction, soil amendments, erosion, etc.
Shade gardens typically retain soil moisture due to cooler temperatures and protection from sunlight. This can benefit plants that prefer cool, consistently moist growing conditions. However, this means a shade garden may warm up later in the spring. Moss and slugs may also be problematic in shade gardens.
As a microclimate, dry shade is one of the most limiting for gardeners and plant lovers. Dry shade is created by:
- Tree canopies.
- Eaves and overhangs of a house.
- Competition from other plants for light and soil moisture.
- Building foundations and structures that block rainfall.
Growing plants beneath large trees or under the overhang of a building is challenging because they prevent even plentiful rainfall from reaching the plants. The dry soil and lack of sunlight create difficult growing conditions for plants.
Selecting plants that grow in dry shade will help reduce (but not eliminate) supplemental watering.
Supplemental watering will be needed occasionally in dry shade plantings. Use a drip hose, irrigation or hand water to saturate the top 3 to 4 inches of soil when it’s dry.
Most shade plants grow well in moist, well-drained organic soil. However, adequate nutrients maintaining soil fertility can be challenging in shady sites.
- Trees and some shrubs have extensive root systems or “feeder roots” in the top 18 to 20 inches of soil that compete with other plants for space, nutrients and water.
- Test your soil to better understand how to improve your soil especially if plants have special soil requirements such as acidic soil pH.
- As a general recommendation, apply a balanced fertilizer such as a 15-15-15 (N-P-K) in spring followed by one or two applications as the season progresses.
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