Woodland Garden Design
Recently we were invited to design and build a new woodland garden in upstate NY. The picture above shows Yellow Trillium (Trillium luteum) and Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata.) One reason landscape design for shade gardens is enjoyable is the malleability of structure compared to full sunspaces. And the plants! Certainly, native woodland garden plants are the bedrock of daydreams and fairy gardens, both.
In this space the design theory was set to mirror the porch’s framework with the tallest plants at the outer side edges, medium height plants in the mid sections and low groundcovers around the front sides. The morning sun is the coolest direct sunlight of the day. A shade garden is well situated to bask in the AM light. Afternoon sun is hot, best for vegetable gardens and native plants that love the heat.
Indeed, native woodland plants for shade gardens are delicate and elegant. Certainly, it’s an entirely different and gentler experience than landscaping in full sun. Many people overlook the shady parts of their properties. Likewise, they erroneously think that the range of possible landscape choices there are very limited. Access to a good native plant landscaper means shady spaces can become woodland garden wonderlands.
Are you interested in talking to our design/build team about new woodland garden landscaping? Undeniably we’d love to meet you. Fill out our customer intake form and we’ll be in touch soon.
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