{"title":"Shade Garden Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrintable shade garden plans for difficult low-light spaces — from dry shade under trees to part-shade borders, woodland-style planting, and foundation beds with layered foliage, seasonal flowers, and practical plant lists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"under-tree-garden-plan","title":"Under Tree Garden Plan — Shade Garden Ideas · Printable PDF · Zones 4–9","description":"Got a bare patch under a tree where nothing seems to grow?\nThis 10 ft circular planting plan gives you exactly what to plant, \nwhere to place it, and how many plants to buy — for a shady spot \nthat actually looks beautiful year-round.\n\n8 species · 18 plants · Part shade to full shade · Zones 4–9\nDesigned for the difficult space most gardeners struggle with.\n\n\n──────────────────────────────\nWHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE\n──────────────────────────────\n• Complete circular planting plan (top view layout)\n• Exact plant list with quantities\n• Clear spacing and structure for easy planting\n• Visual reference of the final garden look\n• A4 + US Letter PDF (printable) \n\n\n──────────────────────────────\nDESIGNED FOR\n──────────────────────────────\n• Under tree planting areas\n• Partial shade \/ filtered light\n• Moist, well-drained soil\n• USDA Zones 4–9\n• Beginner-friendly garden projects\n\n──────────────────────────────\nPLANTING STYLE\n──────────────────────────────\n• Naturalistic, layered composition\n• Soft textures + contrasting foliage\n• Repetition for a cohesive, balanced look\n• Low maintenance once established\n\n──────────────────────────────\nPERFECT FOR\n──────────────────────────────\n• Center lawn focal beds\n• Courtyards \u0026amp; small gardens\n• Creating a calm, shaded retreat\n• Transforming difficult spaces\n\n──────────────────────────────\nCUSTOM VERSION AVAILABLE\n──────────────────────────────\nNeed this adapted to your space?\n\nI offer personalization:\n• Adjusted plant quantities for your size\n• Layout adapted to your garden\n• Climate-based plant substitutions\n\n──────────────────────────────\nIMPORTANT\n──────────────────────────────\nThis is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.\nPlants are not included.","brand":"Considered Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321947291963,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7090\/1819\/files\/2b715e1b-il_fullxfull.8037941361_ougl.jpg?v=1781004472"},{"product_id":"part-shade-woodland-border-low-maintenance","title":"The Woodland Edge","description":"That shady spot along the house or under the tree that stays bare every year — because you never know what will actually grow there. This 10 × 5 ft plan takes the guesswork out of it.\nYou'll know exactly what to plant, where to put it, and how much space to leave — so the border fills in properly and comes back every year.\n\nNo landscape designer needed. No hours of Pinterest research. Just a clear, ready-to-follow plan designed for part shade and dappled light, Zones 4–9.\n\nCarefully selected plants provide texture, softness, and structure through the season, making this plan ideal for difficult areas near trees, fences, or along the side of the house.\n\nThis digital garden plan is beginner-friendly and easy to follow, with a clear 10 × 5 ft layout, plant list, and spacing guidance so you can confidently bring the border to life.\n——————————————\nWHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR DOWNLOAD\n——————————————\n\n Shade Garden Planting Plan PDF\n· 10 × 5 ft layout with exact plant placement\n· Full plant list with common and botanical names\n· Spacing and quantity guidance for each species\n· USDA Zones 4–9 coverage\n· Seasonal interest notes (what blooms when)\n· Low-maintenance perennials that return each year\n\n FREE BONUS — How to Plant a Garden Border\n· Step-by-step guide to preparing the soil and installing the plants\n· Practical tips written for beginners\n· Includes what to buy, in what order, and how to space it in the ground\n\n——————————————\nTHIS PLAN WORKS FOR\n——————————————\n\n✓ Partial shade and dappled light\n✓ Difficult spots under trees or near fences\n✓ Gardeners who want a beautiful result without a lot of maintenance\n✓ Anyone who's tried before and wants a plan that actually works\n──────────────────────────────\nThis is a digital download. \nNo physical item will be shipped.\n──────────────────────────────\n——————————————\nHOW IT WORKS\n——————————————\n\nPurchase → download instantly → print or open on your phone → follow the layout in the garden. That's it.\n\nPlants in the plan are widely available at garden centers in Zones 4–9. If you can't find a specific variety, the plan includes swap suggestions so you're never stuck.\n——————————————\nABOUT THIS PLAN\n——————————————\n\nDesigned by a professional landscape and garden designer. The plant selection prioritizes texture, layering, and seasonal movement — plants that look good from spring through fall without constant intervention.\n\nPart of The Walnut · Considered Gardens collection of ready-to-plant perennial borders.","brand":"Considered Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321947390267,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7090\/1819\/files\/3946e591-il_fullxfull.8124241841_f80s.jpg?v=1781004471"},{"product_id":"shade-garden-plan-blue-woodland-border-moon-garden-design-zones-5-8-part-shade-pdf","title":"Moody Woodland","description":"That dark corner where the sun never reaches — under the canopy, along the north side of the house — where the lawn gives up and you've run out of ideas.\nThis is the plan for it. A moody woodland border of layered drifts, soft foliage contrast, and long-season texture, designed for part shade to full shade. No guessing which plants combine, how many to buy, or where to put them. Just a calm, naturalistic woodland look you can follow step by step.\n──────────────────────────────\nWHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE\n──────────────────────────────\n• Complete woodland shade garden plan\n• Top-view planting layout\n• Exact plant list with quantities\n• Clear spacing and drift grouping guidance\n• Seasonal interest notes\n• Beginner-friendly care guidance + Includes free bonus: How to Plant a Garden Border — step-by-step PDF guide \n• A4 + US Letter printable PDF\n──────────────────────────────\nSWAP IT \/ PLANT SUBSTITUTIONS\n──────────────────────────────\nCan’t find one of the plants locally?\n\nThis guide includes suggested plant substitution options so you can keep the same woodland mood, texture, height, and planting rhythm while adapting the plan to what is available in your area.\n\n──────────────────────────────\nMODULAR BORDER DESIGN\n──────────────────────────────\nThis woodland shade garden plan is modular.\n\nUse it as a single focal border, or repeat the planting drifts along a longer garden border to create a cohesive, naturalistic woodland edge.\n\nThe layout is designed with repeated plant groupings rather than isolated single plants, helping the border feel fuller, softer, and more professionally designed.\n\n──────────────────────────────\nDESIGNED FOR\n──────────────────────────────\n• Part shade to full shade borders\n• Under-tree planting areas\n• North-facing garden spaces\n• Woodland edges and shaded corners\n• Moist, well-drained or improved soil\n• USDA Zones 4–8\n• Many temperate UK gardens, RHS H6–H7\n\n──────────────────────────────\nPLANTING STYLE\n──────────────────────────────\n• Naturalistic woodland planting\n• Layered perennial drifts instead of single isolated plants\n• Repetition for a cohesive, designer look\n• Soft textures and contrasting foliage\n• Seasonal interest beyond flowers\n• Low maintenance once established\n\n──────────────────────────────\nPERFECT FOR\n──────────────────────────────\n• Shaded borders that feel empty or difficult\n• Under-canopy planting\n• Side yards and quiet garden corners\n• Creating a calm, moody woodland retreat\n• Gardeners who want a clear plan before buying plants\n\n──────────────────────────────\nCUSTOM VERSION AVAILABLE\n──────────────────────────────\nNeed this adapted to your space?\n\nI offer personalization:\n• Adjusted plant quantities for your garden size\n• Layout adapted to your border shape\n• Climate-based plant substitutions\n\n──────────────────────────────\nIMPORTANT\n──────────────────────────────\nThis is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped. Plants are not included.\nMockup images are for inspiration only. Final garden appearance will vary by site conditions.","brand":"Considered Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321947586875,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7090\/1819\/files\/562df086-il_fullxfull.8075239812_lkz7.jpg?v=1781004472"},{"product_id":"shade-garden-plan-dry-shade-perennial-border-deer-resistant-zones-4-9-pdf","title":"The Dry Shade Border","description":"That shady strip under the tree — where nothing grows, \nthe soil dries out every summer, and deer eat whatever \nsurvives. You've tried before. It looked fine for one \nseason and then fell apart.\n\nThis is the plan that fixes it.\n\nThe Dry Shade Border is a 10 × 5 ft modular planting \nplan built specifically for the hardest spot in the \nNortheast garden: deep shade, dry soil, deer pressure, \nZones 4–9. Eight proven perennials — Helleborus, \nEpimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Solomon's Seal — \nthat layer together for year-round texture and soft \nseasonal blooms without irrigation or babysitting.\n\nMeasure your space. Count your modules. Repeat. \nThat's it.\n\nWhat's included:\n— Planting diagram (scale 1:20, 10 × 5 ft)\n— Full plant guide with sizes, bloom seasons, care notes\n— Bloom calendar\n— Step-by-step planting instructions\n— Substitution guide for nursery availability\n\nInstant PDF download. A4\/Letter. Print at home.\n7 pages · 300 dpi · English","brand":"Considered Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321947619643,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7090\/1819\/files\/073b78f3-il_fullxfull.8047385776_b18p.jpg?v=1781004471"},{"product_id":"shade-plants-for-moist-soil-hosta-fern-hellebore-zones-4-9-part-shade-pdf","title":"Shadow and Gold","description":"That damp, shady corner where water sits after the rain — under the trees, along the north wall — where most plants rot or sulk. You've been told shade is hard. Wet shade feels impossible.\nIt isn't. This is a moist woodland border built exactly for those conditions: layered hostas, ferns, and hellebores in golds and deep greens that thrive where the soil stays damp. A calm, glowing woodland look, Zones 4–9.\nDesigned for consistently moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil — the kind found under established deciduous trees. Not suitable for waterlogged or boggy conditions.\n\nThis plan is fully modular. Repeat the 10 × 5 ft module to fill any length of border.\n✦ What's included:\n— Scaled planting diagram (A4 field copy — print and take to your garden)\n— Full technical diagram with plant key\n— Bloom calendar across all 12 months\n— Modular system guide — scale to any size\n— Complete shopping list with quantities\n— Plant substitution guide for hard-to-find species\n— Seasonal care calendar\n— Year one guidance\n\nAll plants verified for availability at US nurseries. No experience required — the plan tells you exactly where each plant goes.\nDigital download — PDF delivered instantly after purchase.\n\nPara la descripción de Etsy, al final agregás este párrafo:\n\nGarden visualization images in this listing were created with AI assistance to help you imagine the planting in context. The planting plan, plant selection, spacing, and design are the original work of a professional landscape designer.","brand":"Considered Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321947652411,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7090\/1819\/files\/b10a9e2a-il_fullxfull.8120392235_hpw0.jpg?v=1781004472"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7090\/1819\/collections\/a71286f4-il_fullxfull.8124214615_cdua.jpg?v=1781124558","url":"https:\/\/consideredgarden.com\/collections\/pots-container-garden-plans.oembed","provider":"Considered Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}