A shady garden can often feel neglected or difficult to design. Typical challenges include patchy planting, bare or compacted soil, and poor drainage. I bumped into a border in full shade the other day and was sad to see that it was only covered in ivy with a couple of ferns. A missed opportunity to create a lush woodland effect in the heart of a city.
Shade isn’t a limitation—it’s a design opportunity. Think woodland rather than lawn. Focus on texture, calmness, and play with forms- the result can surprise you. See the before/after in our new video below.
