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A Sampling of Shade Gardens

Torch Lily in full bloom. A shaded patio garden incorporating stone walls and rocks. Border Garden A shade garden at with a wall seat. A shaded planting. The knee-high amsonia has pale blue flowers. A large shade tree underplanted with sedges and heucheras.

Asian Garden - Zen Garden

Zen statuary Zen garden torii Statuary, dry river bed, bridge and Tamukeyama Japanese Maple Acer palmatum var dissected 'Tamukeyama' with bells Dry river bed, bridge and torii Acer palmatun var. dissectum 'Orangeola'

Backyard Patio

View from patio Stone steps to lawn Fairy garden View of flowers from patio Summer view from back patio

Backyard Respite Landscape

Backyard Respite Landscape Backyard Respite Landscape in the Spring Backyard Respite Landscape Backyard Respite Landscape Backyard Respite Landscape in the Summer Backyard Respite Landscape in the Summer

Beehive Garden, Wake Co

Beehive Garden, Wake Co Masses of Trifolium incarnatum provide nectar for bees Beehive Garden in the Spring Early summer Beehive Garden in the Summer

Bird-Friendly Spaces

Birdbath garden A birdhouse on a post, surrounded by orange and magenta flowers. Late fall bird bath

Bonsai Garden in Davidson County

Bonsai trees on wall Bonsai dawn redwood Bonsai plants displayed on railing Bonsai Junipers Bonsai Black Pine Bonsai Ficus

Border Garden, Upcycled

Early Spring Border Border Garden, Upcycled in the Spring Tulips mirror the color of gazing ball while upcycled china plat Border Garden, Upcycled in the Spring Tulips mark the full swing of spring. Summer

Border Landscape Pinewild County Club, Moore County

Early summer and everything is tidy Nice garden structure Yellow marigolds pop in landscape Fall color and texture from plant mixture Showy seed heads on Autumn Joy Sedum Begonias in full glory

Brunswick County Botanical Garden/Extension Demonstration

Map of the garden

Buncombe County Extension Demonstration Garden, Sun & Shade

site map for garden. Sun and Shade Demo Garden in the Spring Two year old garden, spring tulips just emerging. Sun and Shade Demo Garden in the Spring During the gardens second year the summer brings with it strikin A garden bench offers a welcome spot to sit and enjoy the summer

Butterfly Garden at Rob Wallace Park

Flowers in early spring Garden dedication plaque Flowers in early spring Mid-spring blooms Mid-spring blooms Butterfly garden- late spring

Cabarrus County Extension Demonstration Garden, Pollinators

Initial plants set out at new garden Draft design sketch

Cabarrus County Poolside Garden

Hardscape Planting Poolside garden Poolside garden

Children's Secret Garden at Wilson Botanical Gardens

Tree house Labyrinth Junipers outlining spiral path leading to a gong in the center. stream flows surrounded by groundcover plants, trees, and shrubs Shallow steps leading down to a yellow bowl water fountain. A children's tunnel surrounded by colorful, dense vegetation.

Coastal Entryway Garden - Small Space

Entryway planting

Coastal Foundation Garden

Spring view Spring view Spring view Foundation planting Foundation planting

Coastal Garden - Tropical

Spring form plants growing in a low ditch. Simple foundation planting large clumps of grasses and aroid (Colocasia) in low depression. plants growing in a low ditch.

Coastal Shade Garden

Shade garden under a live oak Shade garden under a live oak Shade garden under a live oak Shade garden under a live oak

Collector’s Garden

Climbing Hydrangea Tall striking flowers Colorful Combination Colorful plant combination Hydrangea walk Hosta & ferns

Colorful Borders

Mass planted ferns with yellow color brighten up a shade border. Border in sun flanking a gravel path. Many colors & textures. Silver-colored plants in a border along a stone walkway. Border with white & blue flowers, and 2 lattice obelisks.

Container Gardens

A container arrangement of petunias, heuchera and cedar. A container arrangement of petunias, heuchera and skimmia. a group of carnivorous pitcher plants. A grouping of various plants in different containers. Tropical epiphytes on a branch affixed to the container. Container with tropical plants with variegated leaves.

Corneille Bryan Native Garden

Native Garden-Corneille Bryan in the Spring Native Garden-Corneille Bryan in the Spring Native Garden-Corneille Bryan in the Spring Native Garden-Corneille Bryan in the Spring Native Garden-Corneille Bryan in the Spring Native Garden-Corneille Bryan in the Spring

Corner Roadside Planting

Corner planting Contrasting colors Road side view

Cottage Garden in Shade

Cottage garden in spring Cottage garden in spring Cottage garden in fall

Courtyard Entrance Garden

Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in spring Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in early summer Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in early summer Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in summer Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in summer (planters) Courtyard Entrance Garden in Moore County in the summer

Courtyard Garden

Spring view Plant group Mixed bed Inviting entrance Colorful leaves

Crevice Garden, Guilford County Extension Demonstration Garden

4 years old in full bloom in the late spring. Three years old in the late spring. Crevice Garden in Spring Crevis Garden Guilford County irst planted. Summer view

Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden

Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden in the Spring Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden in the Spring Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden in the Spring Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden in the Spring Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden in the Spring Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plants Garden in the Fall

Davidson County Extension Demonstration Garden

Something is always blooming Strong borders Xeriscape area Container of tulips High planter wall spring Building

Daylilies Galore, Cabarrus County

Daylily garden Daylily garden Daylily Society Garden sign Clematis vine in the daylily garden Daylily garden Daylily and Stoke's Aster

Deck Garden

Early spring blooms A nice place to watch spring unfold Tea time Another view Early fall view

Deck Planting

Deck planting

Dry Rock Stream Garden

Dry Rock Stream Garden Rock Dry Stream Garden Dry Rock stream garden View from walk to home Summer foliage frames rock bed This is attractive feature year round

Dry Stream Bed Garden in Cabarrus County

Dry, rock-lined stream bed surrounded by colorful plants. Waterfall is start of dry stream bed Small goldfish pond Dry rocks and a large banana plant Dry stream bed with a container of sedum. Tropical look garden

Durham County Extension Master Gardener℠ Demonstration Garden

Demo Garden Design Plan Spoke Wheel Design Installation in Shade Garden Example of Etched Aluminum Plant ID tag with QR Code Recognition Walkway Sunny Garden with Serviceberry Center Garden with path & birdbath

Entryway Garden, Cabarrus County Extension Demonstration Garden

Planting to right of doorway Left of doorway (after a storm) Late winter-Early March Late winter- early March

Fairy Gardens

small plants & a painted "door" affixed to a tree trunk. Round, wooden fairy house with shingled roof & moss lawn. Old yellow wagon planted with moss & small plants. A fairy lurks in this just awakening garden in early spring. small plants & a painted "door" affixed to a tree trunk. ferns & a painted "door" affixed to a tree trunk.

Floricyle

Excavation begins The Swale Garden in the Summer Floricyle in the Summer Floricyle in the Summer Floricyle in the Summer A Young Garden Covered In Snow

Flower Bonanza Garden

Clematis well positioned Iris Shine in bed Yellow Iris in spring bed Coneflower with Vitex Daylilies and more Butterfly bush bed

Foundation Planting: Back of House

Plants beginning to develop new growth Back wall Early summer Azalea will bloom soon Early winter

Four-Season Garden

Flame azaleas in bloom Late Spring Every plant has its turn to shine Ostrich fern in bed Border with potting shed Mid summer view

Functional Foundation Landscape

Front of House Crepe Myrtle Trunk Layered foundation planting Late winter, liriope is cut back & daffodils are blooming

Herb & Flower Cottage Garden

Milkweed & parsley Oxalis & Salvia Herbs Succulents Bee balm in bloom Summer view

HOA Butterfly Garden in Brunswick County

Summer blooms second year Summer blooms 2nd year Spring age 2 and filling in well 2nd spring and baptisia is blooming Front of garden- first spring Back of garden- first spring

Hydrangeas in the Garden

Lacecap Hydrangea Invincibelle spirit ‘Little Honey’ hydrangea Lime colored leaves of hydrangeas add contrast Annabelle hydrangeas Endless Summer Hydrangea

Japanese Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum

A viewing window in a bamboo fence. A quiet spot to relax in the shade. Japanese Garden in the winter. The island in the Japanese Garden.

Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Banana Beds

Banana bed in spring Banana bed in the summer with everything green and leafy. Large shrub with clusters of white star-shaped flowers. Banana beds in August. Banana beds in early fall (September). Fan palm with green leaves.
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