How To Design A Shade Garden From Scratch
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How to design a shade garden from scratch. Find out how to start a new garden discover nine garden design tips be inspired by flower show planting ideas and don t miss joe swift s three golden rules of garden design. It takes research and planning for all sections of a yard whether it s a do it yourself project or one that s handled by a professional. August 15 2020 by wanda simone there s something about strolling along a path in a shady garden during the middle of summer that makes you want to sit down and relax.
Learn secrets the pros use to create a shade garden and solve problem areas like planting under walnuts evergreens and maples. Planning your shade garden. If you re looking for ways to divide the garden see four ways.
For a low maintenance garden use shade tolerant groundcovers and perennials and incorporate a few annuals impatiens or tuberous begonias for spots of color. Become a better gardener sub. Adding a birdbath or fountain to your shady retreat will bring wildlife up close.
When you re ready to put your plan into action checkout our garden landscaping ideas and advice page. If you re starting from scratch it s important to get to grips with the basics of garden design. If you re using newspaper make sure the sheets have black ink only no color and layer them at least 10 sheets thick.
Start by defining the area for your planting bed and lay a thick layer of cardboard or newspaper over the area. Ensure that any seams overlap by at least 6 inches. Consider these tips when designing a shade garden.
Plan a garden design brief. If you love tropical or cottage gardens stick. For example a path mulched with dark wood chips becomes a stunning landscape design element when surrounded by white variegated bishop s weed ornamental grasses or golden groundcovers.