We’ll show you the best plants for shallow soil areas, including flowers that bloom every year, plants that come back every year, and plants that are just for looking at or even eating, all of which have shallow roots.

These ten plants are suitable for a shallow garden if you follow these tips on how to design a thriving shallow garden.

Our quick list of 20 great and different plants for shallow soil will make it hard for you to choose which ones to grow. There are evergreen and deciduous shrubs, pretty flowers, plants for the courtyard and the cottage garden, and even some herbs for the kitchen in this guide.

Don't know what flower to put in those shaded corners under the tree? Worried your flower bed isn't deep enough? Check out this list for a resolution.