Shade garden ideas are a life-saver when you're working with a space that has little to no sun in certain areas. But how exactly can you transform a dark and dull space into a lighter, brighter one? While this may come as a surprise to some, if you are well versed in the world of gardening, then you'll know there are many shade-loving shrubs you can add to a space to draw in color and texture to give those shady spots some grace. Or, why not opt for outdoor furniture that will elevate the look within those dark corners?
Before we dive into all the backyard ideas churning in our minds, let's get to grips with what a shade garden is? ‘A shade garden is made up of plants that require very low light levels,' says garden expert Tony Woods, from the Garden Club London. 'This is most often because of the aspect of a house being north-facing or being overshadowed by trees or tall buildings'.
