Shade Gardens

Each microclimate presents certain requirements and limitations. Though shade gardens may not allow for quite the number of flowering plants, there are any number of beautiful specimens that can be considered to give a garden form and vibrancy: Japanese maples, liriopes, hydrangeas, ferns, coral bells and anemones. In moderate climates even exotics such as bromeliads and orchids can be considered. Fountains can also add a wonderful meditative quality to a shade garden.