Woodland Gardens With Native Plants

by Stephanie Smith – August 23, 2024

Woodland gardens come in many shapes and sizes.  They are a peaceful place to sit in dappled shade during the hot summer and under bare branches in the winter.  Here are some things to think about when designing your woodland garden. 

Paths 

Woodland soil is easily compacted and damaged.  Fragile plants cannot handle traffic without being crushed and killed.  When designing your garden, include paths so you can get around the garden without harming it.  A path of hardwood chips doesn’t change the pH of the soil and is easily removed if you want to make changes to the layout of your garden.  Hardwood chips are inexpensive and add organic content to the garden as they decompose. 

Seating 

A bench or even a stump gives you a nice place to enjoy your woodland garden.  Design your garden to include a quiet place to sit and dream, work, or watch the squirrels.  Garden centers carry benches and chairs for use outdoors.  You can even find just the right chair at estate sales or thrift stores. 

Water Source 

Water is life to wildlife.  Including a stream or fountain in your woodland garden is easy.  There are solar pumps and low voltage pumps that can circulate water to form whatever water feature you design.  It is important that the water moves so mosquitoes cannot lay eggs on it.  It won’t take long until the water is used by frogs, toads, birds, pollinators, and small animals, giving you endless hours of enjoyment watching them. 

Prepare Soil 

Preparing the soil is very important to the success of your woodland garden.  Dig to loosen the soil down to about six inches, being careful not to damage the roots of existing trees.  Mix in three inches of compost into the soil.  This aerates the soil and makes it able to absorb more water when it rains. 

Irrigation 

You will need to irrigate your woodland garden.  The soil in woodlands is moist and cool.  Be sure not to overwater the trees in the garden such as oaks, which prefer less water.  Don’t irrigate closer to fifteen feet of an oak tree or the roots can get fungal diseases. 

Layers of Plants 

Woodland gardens are composed of layers of plants.  These layers start tall and go right down to ground covers. 

Tall Trees 

First, look at your property.  Do you have large, mature trees?  They can serve as the top layer of a woodland garden.  If you do not have any trees, plan to pick a tall tree to be the top layer of the garden.  Oak trees such as white oaks or live oaks will grow to shade an entire yard.  

Medium and Small Trees 

Next are the understory trees.  These trees tend to top out at 25-50 feet.  There are a host of lovely understory trees, but my favorite is the white dogwood.  It can grow 15-25 feet tall and spread 20-25 feet.  Dogwoods like acidic soil.   

Shrubs 

Choose shrubs that will grow in partial shade.  Elderberry is a nice shrub that produces fruit that animals, birds, and humans enjoy.   

Perennials and Ferns 

Perennials and ferns make the next story.  The maidenhead fern is a beautiful fern that is native to North America.  The lacy fronds add elegance to a space.  Perennials such as painted trillium have vibrant white flowers with red accents look wonderful in a woodland garden. 

Ground Covers 

The floor of a woodland is covered with small plants like periwinkle plants.  They have pretty pale violet and blue flowers.  Wild geranium is another pretty flower that will cover the ground.  Lily of the valley is another nice ground cover, with delicate white bells.  Ground covers help keep the ground cool and moist for other plants.   

Spring Ephemerals 

Spring ephemerals are a special category of plants that grow and have their flowers before the deciduous trees put out leaves.  The flowers fade fast and the plants are low and sometimes unremarkable the rest of the year.  Virginia bluebells are an example of this type of plant. 

We Can Help 

The plants mentioned in this article are examples.  The native plants where you are may be different.  If you want to design and install a woodland garden, our staff at TN Nursery can help you find plants from your area to fill all the layers of your garden.  Just call us at 931.692.7325 to start your woodland garden. 

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Elderberry Plant - Sambucus The Elderberry plant is a beautiful shrub that is a great addition to any garden. Known for its medicinal properties, it features lovely white flowers and produces edible berries. This makes it an excellent choice for anyone interested in cultivating a functional garden species.  Elderberry Plant Offers Many Uses Because of their evolutionary history, elderberries are hardy almost anywhere you put them. They are also native shrub species. This shrub is highly sought after because it attracts wildlife and provides raw inputs for jams and herbal remedies. Growing And Care Instructions  It is easy to grow and care for, making it a top choice for many homeowners wanting to transform their outdoor spaces. It likes relatively dry and well-maintained soils but is adaptable, with mature shrubs surviving in sunny and shady environments, where necessary. Seasonal Benefits  These shrubs bloom during the spring and late summer, developing clusters of sweet-smelling white flowers that presage the arrival of dark purple, almost black berries later in the year. These shrubs add variety to gardens, making it more likely that pollinators will start calling the place you plant them home. Producing and Harvesting During the late summer, dark berries start to appear on the stalks. Following traditional recipes online, you can harvest these to make various syrups and jams. After the peak seasons, elderberries remain green and attractive for the rest of the year. For this reason, it can provide an attractive backdrop to most garden areas, making it a highly versatile shrub with landscaping appeal.  Sizing And Specs Most grow between 6 and 12 feet tall and develop bushy, full appearances. Many shrubs live for decades, meaning you won’t need to replant them in years to come. Discover our selection of attractive berry-producing shrubs to keep your garden stunning throughout the year, with bright white blooms in spring and fruits over the summer. Quality Plants at TN Nursery Get your elderberry plant in a single box, ready for planting in your garden. It is an Attractive shrub year-round, providing a nice touch for gardens that want an amazing shrub that will give back to the environment.
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Painted Trillium - Trillium Undulatum Painted Trillium is a beautiful, easy-care perennial wildflower with bold, striking flowers and low maintenance. Ideally suited to shade gardens or forests, this Indigenous species will add grace and nature to your landscape. Soil Requirements of Painted Trillium Plants It grows quickly in humus-enriched, well-drained soil. It will tolerate partial shade, just like its wild forested environment. To plant, rake out the dirt, plant just below the surface, and add a few inches of soil and water. Once established, it is easy to maintain, requiring only periodic watering in the dry years and a layer of organic mulch to hold water and add nutrients. Painted Trillium's Blooming Patterns It blooms from mid to late spring and has beautiful white-pinnated flowers with a touch of red or pink in the center. These intricate blooms flower for weeks, and they are a lovely sight. Once bluffed, the plant’s green lance-like leaves are thick throughout the growing season and contrast with the flowers. The leaves fall when the plant goes into hibernation late in the summer. Shape and Longevity of This Perennial  The low-growing perennial spreads 8 to 16 inches, making it great for borders, rock gardens, or woodland ground cover. It can be replaced year in and year out and delights gardeners with its eternal beauty. Life Cycle of them They are carefully grown bare-roots and shipped from TN Nursery as healthy, bare-root plants. These tough plants germinate quickly and prefer shade, producing distinctive flowers year after year. Take Painted Trillium into your garden, and enjoy its quiet elegance for years to come!
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Lily Of The Valley: Convallaria majalis Lily Of The Valley is a delicate perennial plant with nodding, bell-shaped white flowers and fragrant, sword-shaped leaves. It creates a charming ground cover in shaded garden areas and offers various benefits when integrated into landscaping designs. Its graceful appearance, sweet fragrance, adaptability, and contributions to outdoor spaces' visual and sensory aspects make it a prized addition to gardens. It is a classic. It is associated with purity, virtue, humility, and compassion. The proper scientific name is Convallaria majalishe, and the plant is related to good fortune, joy, hopefulness, happiness, prosperity, and blessings. The herbaceous perennials begin to bloom in mid-May and continue to maintain a delightfully fragrant display until summer officially arrives in mid-June. With its exquisitely tiny bell-shaped, ornamental flowers, the shrub has a low-key and understated beauty. Rather than a profuse explosion of showy blossoms, these plants have a quietly powerful presence. They can grow almost anywhere, whether in a valley or not. Slim curving stems give expression to glossy, deep green leaves that gently cradle sweet clusters of delicate, refined flowers. Each bell-shaped blossom hangs from a stem like a precious ornament, while the captivating scent delights the senses. The Symbolic Significance Of Lily Of The Valley  They are associated with May Day. They symbolize a beautiful awakening after a long winter of darkness and hardship. The airy little flowers refresh the weary soul and promise a return to happiness and new hope. When the pretty white bells burst into view, they remind us that warm summers always follow dark winters with their alluring fragrance. Lily Of The Valley Is Used In Perfumes  When the alluring fragrance of them was converted to perfume and cologne in 1954, it inspired a line of products. Then, in 1956, Dior marketed it under the name Diorissimo. It was an instant hit for men and women alike.  It can produce a thick carpet of ground cover while filling the air with a captivating scent. The deep green leaves make fabulous bouquets and cut flowers. With their curving stems, the plants can produce up to 12 tiny flowers with up to six tiny petals. The clusters are often included in bridal bouquets. Some bouquets consist entirely of them. The engaging blooms make a lovely statement when used to adorn wrapped gifts for weddings and showers.  It grows in partially shaded to shaded areas in well-drained soil. They prefer a cool, moist area, which makes it suitable for woodland gardens or shaded borders.  Lily of the Valley has a unique fragrance; it is sweet and fresh with some hint of citrus. This is commonly used in perfumes and is well appreciated for its relaxing and mood-boosting features.
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Lily Of The Valley: Convallaria majalis Lily Of The Valley is a delicate perennial plant with nodding, bell-shaped white flowers and fragrant, sword-shaped leaves. It creates a charming ground cover in shaded garden areas and offers various benefits when integrated into landscaping designs. Its graceful appearance, sweet fragrance, adaptability, and contributions to outdoor spaces' visual and sensory aspects make it a prized addition to gardens. It is a classic. It is associated with purity, virtue, humility, and compassion. The proper scientific name is Convallaria majalishe, and the plant is related to good fortune, joy, hopefulness, happiness, prosperity, and blessings. The herbaceous perennials begin to bloom in mid-May and continue to maintain a delightfully fragrant display until summer officially arrives in mid-June. With its exquisitely tiny bell-shaped, ornamental flowers, the shrub has a low-key and understated beauty. Rather than a profuse explosion of showy blossoms, these plants have a quietly powerful presence. They can grow almost anywhere, whether in a valley or not. Slim curving stems give expression to glossy, deep green leaves that gently cradle sweet clusters of delicate, refined flowers. Each bell-shaped blossom hangs from a stem like a precious ornament, while the captivating scent delights the senses. The Symbolic Significance Of Lily Of The Valley  They are associated with May Day. They symbolize a beautiful awakening after a long winter of darkness and hardship. The airy little flowers refresh the weary soul and promise a return to happiness and new hope. When the pretty white bells burst into view, they remind us that warm summers always follow dark winters with their alluring fragrance. Lily Of The Valley Is Used In Perfumes  When the alluring fragrance of them was converted to perfume and cologne in 1954, it inspired a line of products. Then, in 1956, Dior marketed it under the name Diorissimo. It was an instant hit for men and women alike.  It can produce a thick carpet of ground cover while filling the air with a captivating scent. The deep green leaves make fabulous bouquets and cut flowers. With their curving stems, the plants can produce up to 12 tiny flowers with up to six tiny petals. The clusters are often included in bridal bouquets. Some bouquets consist entirely of them. The engaging blooms make a lovely statement when used to adorn wrapped gifts for weddings and showers.  It grows in partially shaded to shaded areas in well-drained soil. They prefer a cool, moist area, which makes it suitable for woodland gardens or shaded borders.  Lily of the Valley has a unique fragrance; it is sweet and fresh with some hint of citrus. This is commonly used in perfumes and is well appreciated for its relaxing and mood-boosting features.
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Elderberry Plant

Elderberry Plant - Sambucus The Elderberry plant is a beautiful shrub that is a great addition to any garden. Known for its medicinal properties, it features lovely white flowers and produces edible berries. This makes it an excellent choice for anyone interested in cultivating a functional garden species.  Elderberry Plant Offers Many Uses Because of their evolutionary history, elderberries are hardy almost anywhere you put them. They are also native shrub species. This shrub is highly sought after because it attracts wildlife and provides raw inputs for jams and herbal remedies. Growing And Care Instructions  It is easy to grow and care for, making it a top choice for many homeowners wanting to transform their outdoor spaces. It likes relatively dry and well-maintained soils but is adaptable, with mature shrubs surviving in sunny and shady environments, where necessary. Seasonal Benefits  These shrubs bloom during the spring and late summer, developing clusters of sweet-smelling white flowers that presage the arrival of dark purple, almost black berries later in the year. These shrubs add variety to gardens, making it more likely that pollinators will start calling the place you plant them home. Producing and Harvesting During the late summer, dark berries start to appear on the stalks. Following traditional recipes online, you can harvest these to make various syrups and jams. After the peak seasons, elderberries remain green and attractive for the rest of the year. For this reason, it can provide an attractive backdrop to most garden areas, making it a highly versatile shrub with landscaping appeal.  Sizing And Specs Most grow between 6 and 12 feet tall and develop bushy, full appearances. Many shrubs live for decades, meaning you won’t need to replant them in years to come. Discover our selection of attractive berry-producing shrubs to keep your garden stunning throughout the year, with bright white blooms in spring and fruits over the summer. Quality Plants at TN Nursery Get your elderberry plant in a single box, ready for planting in your garden. It is an Attractive shrub year-round, providing a nice touch for gardens that want an amazing shrub that will give back to the environment.
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Elderberry Plant - Sambucus The Elderberry plant is a beautiful shrub that is a great addition to any garden. Known for its medicinal properties, it features lovely white flowers and produces edible berries. This makes it an excellent choice for anyone interested in cultivating a functional garden species.  Elderberry Plant Offers Many Uses Because of their evolutionary history, elderberries are hardy almost anywhere you put them. They are also native shrub species. This shrub is highly sought after because it attracts wildlife and provides raw inputs for jams and herbal remedies. Growing And Care Instructions  It is easy to grow and care for, making it a top choice for many homeowners wanting to transform their outdoor spaces. It likes relatively dry and well-maintained soils but is adaptable, with mature shrubs surviving in sunny and shady environments, where necessary. Seasonal Benefits  These shrubs bloom during the spring and late summer, developing clusters of sweet-smelling white flowers that presage the arrival of dark purple, almost black berries later in the year. These shrubs add variety to gardens, making it more likely that pollinators will start calling the place you plant them home. Producing and Harvesting During the late summer, dark berries start to appear on the stalks. Following traditional recipes online, you can harvest these to make various syrups and jams. After the peak seasons, elderberries remain green and attractive for the rest of the year. For this reason, it can provide an attractive backdrop to most garden areas, making it a highly versatile shrub with landscaping appeal.  Sizing And Specs Most grow between 6 and 12 feet tall and develop bushy, full appearances. Many shrubs live for decades, meaning you won’t need to replant them in years to come. Discover our selection of attractive berry-producing shrubs to keep your garden stunning throughout the year, with bright white blooms in spring and fruits over the summer. Quality Plants at TN Nursery Get your elderberry plant in a single box, ready for planting in your garden. It is an Attractive shrub year-round, providing a nice touch for gardens that want an amazing shrub that will give back to the environment.
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Painted Trillium - Trillium Undulatum Painted Trillium is a beautiful, easy-care perennial wildflower with bold, striking flowers and low maintenance. Ideally suited to shade gardens or forests, this Indigenous species will add grace and nature to your landscape. Soil Requirements of Painted Trillium Plants It grows quickly in humus-enriched, well-drained soil. It will tolerate partial shade, just like its wild forested environment. To plant, rake out the dirt, plant just below the surface, and add a few inches of soil and water. Once established, it is easy to maintain, requiring only periodic watering in the dry years and a layer of organic mulch to hold water and add nutrients. Painted Trillium's Blooming Patterns It blooms from mid to late spring and has beautiful white-pinnated flowers with a touch of red or pink in the center. These intricate blooms flower for weeks, and they are a lovely sight. Once bluffed, the plant’s green lance-like leaves are thick throughout the growing season and contrast with the flowers. The leaves fall when the plant goes into hibernation late in the summer. Shape and Longevity of This Perennial  The low-growing perennial spreads 8 to 16 inches, making it great for borders, rock gardens, or woodland ground cover. It can be replaced year in and year out and delights gardeners with its eternal beauty. Life Cycle of them They are carefully grown bare-roots and shipped from TN Nursery as healthy, bare-root plants. These tough plants germinate quickly and prefer shade, producing distinctive flowers year after year. Take Painted Trillium into your garden, and enjoy its quiet elegance for years to come!
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Painted Trillium - Trillium Undulatum Painted Trillium is a beautiful, easy-care perennial wildflower with bold, striking flowers and low maintenance. Ideally suited to shade gardens or forests, this Indigenous species will add grace and nature to your landscape. Soil Requirements of Painted Trillium Plants It grows quickly in humus-enriched, well-drained soil. It will tolerate partial shade, just like its wild forested environment. To plant, rake out the dirt, plant just below the surface, and add a few inches of soil and water. Once established, it is easy to maintain, requiring only periodic watering in the dry years and a layer of organic mulch to hold water and add nutrients. Painted Trillium's Blooming Patterns It blooms from mid to late spring and has beautiful white-pinnated flowers with a touch of red or pink in the center. These intricate blooms flower for weeks, and they are a lovely sight. Once bluffed, the plant’s green lance-like leaves are thick throughout the growing season and contrast with the flowers. The leaves fall when the plant goes into hibernation late in the summer. Shape and Longevity of This Perennial  The low-growing perennial spreads 8 to 16 inches, making it great for borders, rock gardens, or woodland ground cover. It can be replaced year in and year out and delights gardeners with its eternal beauty. Life Cycle of them They are carefully grown bare-roots and shipped from TN Nursery as healthy, bare-root plants. These tough plants germinate quickly and prefer shade, producing distinctive flowers year after year. Take Painted Trillium into your garden, and enjoy its quiet elegance for years to come!
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Lily Of The Valley

Lily Of The Valley: Convallaria majalis Lily Of The Valley is a delicate perennial plant with nodding, bell-shaped white flowers and fragrant, sword-shaped leaves. It creates a charming ground cover in shaded garden areas and offers various benefits when integrated into landscaping designs. Its graceful appearance, sweet fragrance, adaptability, and contributions to outdoor spaces' visual and sensory aspects make it a prized addition to gardens. It is a classic. It is associated with purity, virtue, humility, and compassion. The proper scientific name is Convallaria majalishe, and the plant is related to good fortune, joy, hopefulness, happiness, prosperity, and blessings. The herbaceous perennials begin to bloom in mid-May and continue to maintain a delightfully fragrant display until summer officially arrives in mid-June. With its exquisitely tiny bell-shaped, ornamental flowers, the shrub has a low-key and understated beauty. Rather than a profuse explosion of showy blossoms, these plants have a quietly powerful presence. They can grow almost anywhere, whether in a valley or not. Slim curving stems give expression to glossy, deep green leaves that gently cradle sweet clusters of delicate, refined flowers. Each bell-shaped blossom hangs from a stem like a precious ornament, while the captivating scent delights the senses. The Symbolic Significance Of Lily Of The Valley  They are associated with May Day. They symbolize a beautiful awakening after a long winter of darkness and hardship. The airy little flowers refresh the weary soul and promise a return to happiness and new hope. When the pretty white bells burst into view, they remind us that warm summers always follow dark winters with their alluring fragrance. Lily Of The Valley Is Used In Perfumes  When the alluring fragrance of them was converted to perfume and cologne in 1954, it inspired a line of products. Then, in 1956, Dior marketed it under the name Diorissimo. It was an instant hit for men and women alike.  It can produce a thick carpet of ground cover while filling the air with a captivating scent. The deep green leaves make fabulous bouquets and cut flowers. With their curving stems, the plants can produce up to 12 tiny flowers with up to six tiny petals. The clusters are often included in bridal bouquets. Some bouquets consist entirely of them. The engaging blooms make a lovely statement when used to adorn wrapped gifts for weddings and showers.  It grows in partially shaded to shaded areas in well-drained soil. They prefer a cool, moist area, which makes it suitable for woodland gardens or shaded borders.  Lily of the Valley has a unique fragrance; it is sweet and fresh with some hint of citrus. This is commonly used in perfumes and is well appreciated for its relaxing and mood-boosting features.
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Lily Of The Valley

Lily Of The Valley: Convallaria majalis Lily Of The Valley is a delicate perennial plant with nodding, bell-shaped white flowers and fragrant, sword-shaped leaves. It creates a charming ground cover in shaded garden areas and offers various benefits when integrated into landscaping designs. Its graceful appearance, sweet fragrance, adaptability, and contributions to outdoor spaces' visual and sensory aspects make it a prized addition to gardens. It is a classic. It is associated with purity, virtue, humility, and compassion. The proper scientific name is Convallaria majalishe, and the plant is related to good fortune, joy, hopefulness, happiness, prosperity, and blessings. The herbaceous perennials begin to bloom in mid-May and continue to maintain a delightfully fragrant display until summer officially arrives in mid-June. With its exquisitely tiny bell-shaped, ornamental flowers, the shrub has a low-key and understated beauty. Rather than a profuse explosion of showy blossoms, these plants have a quietly powerful presence. They can grow almost anywhere, whether in a valley or not. Slim curving stems give expression to glossy, deep green leaves that gently cradle sweet clusters of delicate, refined flowers. Each bell-shaped blossom hangs from a stem like a precious ornament, while the captivating scent delights the senses. The Symbolic Significance Of Lily Of The Valley  They are associated with May Day. They symbolize a beautiful awakening after a long winter of darkness and hardship. The airy little flowers refresh the weary soul and promise a return to happiness and new hope. When the pretty white bells burst into view, they remind us that warm summers always follow dark winters with their alluring fragrance. Lily Of The Valley Is Used In Perfumes  When the alluring fragrance of them was converted to perfume and cologne in 1954, it inspired a line of products. Then, in 1956, Dior marketed it under the name Diorissimo. It was an instant hit for men and women alike.  It can produce a thick carpet of ground cover while filling the air with a captivating scent. The deep green leaves make fabulous bouquets and cut flowers. With their curving stems, the plants can produce up to 12 tiny flowers with up to six tiny petals. The clusters are often included in bridal bouquets. Some bouquets consist entirely of them. The engaging blooms make a lovely statement when used to adorn wrapped gifts for weddings and showers.  It grows in partially shaded to shaded areas in well-drained soil. They prefer a cool, moist area, which makes it suitable for woodland gardens or shaded borders.  Lily of the Valley has a unique fragrance; it is sweet and fresh with some hint of citrus. This is commonly used in perfumes and is well appreciated for its relaxing and mood-boosting features.
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