Sandi and Tom started the cleanup of this overgrown hillside by having it graded to make it more stable. The sound of flowing water and cool stone pavers to walk on adds to the cool and relaxing feel of this quiet shade garden. One of the great things about shade is that it keeps you cool even on hot days. At roughly 120 by 140 feet it's a pretty big yard, but you can adapt Sandi and Tom's shade garden design tips and ideas to any size garden.
This shady USDA zone 7 hillside has a steep slope that ends in a big ravine and was covered with brush and poison ivy. Here are some great ideas from Sandi Burdick and Tom Boyd of Tennessee who turned a shade-filled yard into a peaceful retreat they can enjoy year-round.
Shade offers the opportunity to grow wonderful plants that not only tolerate a lack of sunlight but thrive there. Struggling to figure out how to garden in shady spots? Not to worry. Don't give up on shade with these shade garden design tips
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