Shade Sanctuary
Cool, lush, and peaceful—a shaded retreat with surprising beauty
Transform shady corners into a lush woodland garden. Fern provides delicate texture, peony offers stunning springtime blooms, lavender adds fragrance and color despite shade preference, and lemon balm rounds out the planting with lemony foliage. These shade-lovers create a cool refuge during hot summers while requiring minimal fuss. Perfect under trees or on north-facing walls.
Companion planting arrangement
Why This Works
This companion planting combination works through complementary growing patterns and natural pest deterrence
The Plants in This Plot
Peony
Peony
Dramatic spring blooms, long-lived perennial, benefits from dappled shade
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Lavender
Surprisingly shade-tolerant, fragrant, attracts pollinators year-round
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Lemon Balm
Aromatic foliage, spreads freely, excellent shade tolerance
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Follow the spacing shown in the garden plot grid
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly and monitor plant health
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