You create a woodland garden by planting layers of vegetation, in the same way it grows in the wild. Trees are the tallest specimens. Underneath grows the understory level of smaller trees and shrubs. This article provides understory planting tips.

A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below. The carefree, wild look belies a carefully crafted, low maintenance, smart garden.Words by Kath Irvine, from The Edible Backyard

One of the most graceful flowers of the woodland garden is trillium, a genus of more than 40 species of spring ephemeral perennials that are native to North America. Commonly called Wakerobin, Wood lily and Trinity flower, trilliums enchant us with single large blossoms poised above three whorled le

Guy Watts, owner of Architectural Plants, explains everything you need to know about tree ferns

article by Heather McCargo photos by Heather McCargo and Lisa Looke Reprinted with permission from The Wild Seed Project. There are many beautiful and resilient plants from the woodland understory...

Are you looking for plants that grow under pine trees? We list out 17 plants that can handle and thrive the acidic soils underneath a pine tree.

Discover the best flowers and plants to grow under trees for a pop of color in your shaded garden areas. From vibrant blooms to lush foliage, these shade-loving shrubs and flowering plants will enhance the beauty of your outdoor space. Explore a variety of options such as colorful azaleas, delicate impatiens, charming hostas, and more. Create a stunning botanical oasis under your trees with these pretty and colorful plants that will thrive in low light conditions.

There are some excellent trees available for small spaces. The small maples in this article will work as a single specimen or in multiples.

The Cornus Kousa is a spectacular non-native tree both as an accent in the garden or as an understory tree. Its spectacular blooms and elegant horizontal branches makes it a beautiful addition to any backyard landscape. Plant it alongside our native Cornus Florida and Redbuds to create a magical garden experience. It is not particularly good for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Shade loving plants are adapted to very little sunlight because of their place in the forest understory. Since the canopies of larger trees and shrubs block as much as 95% of the sunlight that reaches