Creating a woodland garden

A stumpery is perfect for a shady slope or a difficult area around tree roots. Discover this Victorian garden trend that's making a comeback

Get inspired with our latest blog post featuring 8 stunning woodland garden ideas to transform your backyard into a peaceful oasis. From natural pathways to native plants, we've got you covered!

You create a woodland garden by planting layers of vegetation, in the same way it grows in the wild. Trees are the tallest specimens. Underneath grows the understory level of smaller trees and shrubs.

Designing your own woodland garden can be a rewarding process! With careful planning and good species selection even small spaces can become enchanting woodland gardens. Here, I walk you through all the considerations of woodland garden design.

These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.

There are various ways to merge your garden with the forest backing it. Plants are the most versatile option for this. I think of the woodland edge planting as a painting's frame that emphasizes the forest and connects the wooded area with the garden. Read my tips for designing planting areas along the woodland edge in the blog.

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

How do you create a woodland wildlife garden? It's simple with this complete design plan and plant list. A woodland wildlife garden is the best environmental choice for a garden design. Ecologically, a woodland garden using native plants will help to restore native flora and fauna in our urban and s

Transform your space with layered planting and leafy canopies