Top Tips for Woodland Gardening

If your property is dominated by large trees and you have a lot of dry shade, installing a native woodland garden can give you a beautiful and colorful garden. Gardners often struggle with dry soil, shade, falling leaves, and drought.  But do not despair, our native plants are designed to thrive in these conditions.

Unlike sun-drenched native gardens where your hard word has instant satisfaction, woodland areas need more patience. You will need to pick one area in your woodland area and generously mix the dry soil with organic compost.  Next, you will need to plant the appropriate native plants. I have found the Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) to thrive in dry shade deep amidst large trees.