Tranquil Garden

Think of this garden spot as a cool, green retreat from the cares of the day. In fact, because it is a shade garden, the Tranquil Garden requires little in the way of care, for it is populated with woodland perennials and low-maintenance flowering shrubs like camellia and gardenia. Tranquil Gardens are ideal for shaded foundation plantings, north or east facing landscapes and areas with tree cover.

All it takes to keep a Tranquil Garden happy is to water as needed and deadhead flowering plants to lengthen the blooming season. Evergreens are a natural choice for this garden, as are spreading ground covers. Add Lungwort, Foxglove, Fuchsia, Columbine, Fern and Japanese Maple. A fountain or small pond creates a feeling of serenity.