Woodland Garden

A shady spot in this backyard is transformed into a peaceful garden retreat.

After

The homeowners have challenged us to turn their narrow and shady side yard into a peaceful garden retreat. We build a gravel pathway, add native ferns and other woodland plants, and use containers to add interest and color.

: After
: Before

Plant list

Japanese anise
Florida anise
Florida leucothoe
azalea 'Piedmont'
rainbow leucothoe
camellia 'Kramer's Supreme'
Pieris 'Redhead'
hellebore
hosta 'Minuteman'
autumn fern
Christmas fern
New York fern
longleaf pine
fern moss
broom moss
acorus
English ivy
galax
creeping Jenny
Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

Resources

Guests
- Chad Schultz
  Container Expert
  Bodega Garden
  790 Huff Road NW
  Atlanta, GA 30318
  Phone: (404) 350-0116
  URL: www.bodegagarden.com
- Shannon Pable
  Landscape Designer
  Shannon's Garden Gallery
  3772 Lake Jackson Court
  Buford, GA 30519
  Phone: (770) 271-4438
  Website: www.shannonpable.com
  Email: scpable@charter.net