Shady yard ideas

Do cottage gardens work in partial shade? Or even in full shade? That’s a question I get asked again and again. And guess what – there actually are plenty of wonderful flowers and plants that bloom even in a garden that’s on the shadier side. So I spent hours intensively researching the most beautiful flowering plants for shady locations and realised that there are some wonderful options. Here’s what I found.

These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.

Get some shade garden design ideas and inspiration (with pictures) for both small front yard garden beds and larger backyard woodland gardens

Get some shade garden design ideas and inspiration (with pictures) for both small front yard garden beds and larger backyard woodland gardens

Discover a stunning array of shade-loving perennials that will thrive in your garden. From the best perennial plants for shade to long-blooming varieties, these beautiful options are perfect for shady gardens. Explore tough plants for dry shade and perennials that do well in heavy clay soil. Create a breathtaking shade garden with our selection of mind-blowing plants that flourish even in the shadiest spots.

Planting under a shady spot in your garden can be tough, but these 30 ground covers for shade stand the test of time and shadow! Get some ideas on what to grow in these tricky locations.

If there are spots in your garden that never seem to flourish no matter what you try, our planting plans can help. Download our free guides.

These shrubs for shade add colorful flowers and foliage to low-light situations.