Small Shade Garden
Where grass barely grew, propane tanks sat and the back foundation of the house was greatly exposed, a beautiful new shade garden was created in just a few hours.
Featuring purple- and green-leafed astilbes, Japanese forest grass, heucheras, hostas, painted ferns and sedges, this small garden area added much needed brightness and color.
The plants were chosen not only for their beauty, but also for their size and stamina. Should the propane tanks ever need to be serviced, these plants would rebound nicely from potential foot traffic damage.
A retaining wall with an existing geranium growing between the rocks allowed for even greater visual interest in this area.
And now, rather than fighting against shade and sloped land by trying to fill the area in with grass, this small garden full of color and texture steals the show.
