Liven up the space beneath your trees with this bold woodland garden plan.
The space under big trees can be ideal for growingshade-loving plantswith colorful flowers and foliage.
In late spring and summer, astilbe bursts on the scene with itsred, feathery flowersand bronze foliage.
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
A showy lily adds its fragrance andlong-lasting bloomsto the display.
Black mondo grass provides blackish-purple leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Three hosta varieties create a pleasing contrast with the surrounding lacy foliage of ostrich fern.
And finally, you’ll enjoy continuous blooms from the impatiens in this beautifully textured border.
The best types of plants for this space thrive with partial to full shade.
Shade can reduce the rate of growth for some plants.
Ornamental grasses and shrubs will add texture and height to your woodland garden.
It will also encourage birds to visit the area, making it feel wild and full of life.
