Select plants that thrive in low-light conditions, such as hostas, astilbes, and bleeding hearts. These plants are well-suited to shaded areas and can provide lush foliage and blooms.
Incorporate foliage plants like ferns, hostas, and caladiums. Their diverse textures and colors can add depth and interest to your garden even when flowers are limited.
Use ground cover plants like vinca minor, pachysandra, or ajuga to fill in spaces and prevent weeds. These plants also help to create a cohesive look in shady areas.
Create layers by mixing plants of various heights. Place taller plants like astilbes at the back or center, and shorter plants like violets and hellebores at the front to add dimension.
Choose flowers that thrive in shade, such as impatiens, begonias, and caladiums. These blooms will brighten up the garden and add color even in low-light conditions.
Shade gardens often have moist soil, so choose plants that can tolerate or thrive in such conditions and be mindful of overwatering.
Add Structure and Texture Include garden features like stepping stones, garden statues, or decorative borders to add structure and visual interest.