Introduce a purposeful element to your shady backyard with a paver walkway amidst foliage plants like hostas. Matching the paver color with coleus plants helps blend the path

Reduce the amount of grass in shady areas of your yard to avoid struggling with fading grass. Instead, create a landscape focal point by surrounding a small section of turf

Convert an unused shady spot into a cool and stylish summer oasis by incorporating a bench and flowers. This shady retreat offers a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a glass of lemonade

Create bold statements in your shade garden by combining plants with diverse foliage textures and colors. Pair leaves with opposite characteristics to create texture combinations

Illuminate dim spots in your shade garden by incorporating shades of yellow and gold. Golden Japanese forest grass can complement other plants like hostas

Inject personality into your shade garden by incorporating fun and quirky garden accents. Consider adding collections of silver spheres or colorful orbs floating in water gardens

Consider making hardscape elements the focal point of your shade garden. A path mulched with dark wood chips can stand out amidst surrounding foliage, ornamental grasses