Traditional Landscape by Bolingbrook Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment."
-- Jane Austen
I have a great fondness for shadowy gardens. Yep, I'm a shady lady for sure.
On the bald hilltop, it took eight years for the crepe myrtle to become a shade tree. As a novice gardener, it took me a while to catch on about what to plant where. In the fall, I'll be busy moving sun lovers to another area.
Until then, I've been reading about shade gardens.
Hydrangeas thrive in dappled light.
Traditional Landscape by Santa Barbara Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Donna Lynn - Landscape Designer
Traditional Landscape by Kansas City Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Richard Clayton Barrett
This home was designed by Linda Floyd. It's a fairy tale house, with ferns and ivy growing like crazy.
This home was designed by Linda Floyd. It's a fairy tale house, with ferns and ivy growing like crazy.
Traditional Landscape by San Jose Interior Designers & Decorators Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design
Another look at the shade garden. The foxgloves are in full bloom.
Another look at the shade garden. The foxgloves are in full bloom.
Traditional Landscape by San Jose Interior Designers & Decorators Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design
A path curves through a green-and-white shade garden.
Doesn't it look calm and inviting?
A path curves through a green-and-white shade garden.
Doesn't it look calm and inviting?
Traditional Landscape by Dc Metro Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Katia Goffin Gardens
Blue hydrangeas grow next to a blue shed.
Blue hydrangeas grow next to a blue shed.
Rustic Landscape by Andover Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
A border that delights the eye and imagination. The "before" and "after" is amazing. Not only did the hydrangeas add color, they gave a privacy layer.
A border that delights the eye and imagination. The "before" and "after" is amazing. Not only did the hydrangeas add color, they gave a privacy layer.
Traditional Landscape by Warwick Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Summerset Gardens/Joe Weuste
This year, I bought several "endless summer" hydrangeas, and I have fretted over them like a new mom.
My mother says it's a bit invasive, but she adores the purple blooms.
Traditional Landscape by Kennett Square Photographers www.KarlGercens.com
A fern border is ladylike. . . yet untamed (like Jane Austen's characters).
A fern border is ladylike. . . yet untamed (like Jane Austen's characters).
Gardeners love the shade-tolerant foxglove, which is the mainstay of English cottage beds.
Mediterranean Landscape by Van Nuys General Contractors {environmental concept}
A shady path beckons, drawing you past white birch trees, where alliums float above lamb's ear and purple catmint.
A shady path beckons, drawing you past white birch trees, where alliums float above lamb's ear and purple catmint.
Contemporary Landscape by Winchester Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
There's something to be said about a monochromatic bed. It's so pleasing to the eye, with shades of green and a charming mix of shapes and textures.
There's something to be said about a monochromatic bed. It's so pleasing to the eye, with shades of green and a charming mix of shapes and textures.
Traditional Landscape by Vancouver Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Glenna Partridge Garden Design
For moist, partly-shaded beds, you can count on the primrose. 
Landscape by Vancouver Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers CYAN Horticulture
Hand's down, I love hydrangeas the most.
My impatiens are in part-sun, and they struggled until the crepe myrtle leafed out. Now, they've grown into a poofy border.
My garden buddy, Zap, waits patiently while I pull weeds.
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Hand's down, I love hydrangeas the most.
My garden buddy, Zap, waits patiently while I pull weeds.
What are your favorite shade plants?
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