Shady locations are not limited to north-facing front yards. Partial shade or scattered shade can be found everywhere or is even desirable for a relaxing, summery seat. These creative planting ideas reveal how to breathe floral life into niches in the front yard with little light.

The astilbe blooms in light shade

Warm tones set decorative accents - ideas for the planting plan

A front garden on the south side can only be spoiled by the sun for a short time in places. If the sun does not shine for more than 3 to 4 hours a day, it is a partially shaded location. The following planting plan for a bed with a decorative interplay of light and shadow would like to fire your imagination:

  • In the background 2 wood lady ferns (Athyrium filix-femina) frame 1 yellow flowering wax bell (Kirengeshoma palmata).
  • To the side of the triumvirate shines 1 cup bell (Adenophora) with violet bell flowers
  • In the foreground are 2 evergreen lily clusters (Liriope muscari) with autumn blossoms
  • Between the two clusters of lilies, orange-yellow poppies (Meconopsis cambrica) boast

If larger areas of the front yard lie in light shade, this is the stage for the wonderful splendor (Astilbe). The perennial unfolds its breathtaking abundance of flowers from June to September in bright colors.

Elegant flair for the edge of the wood - this is how it works with white-green plants

The color combination of green and white comes into its own in the scattered shadow of mighty deciduous trees. The following planting plan transfers the floor principle from the forest to your front yard:

  • In the foreground, 2 white-edged hostas (Hosta) with white-edged leaves inspire
  • 2 male ferns (Dryopteris filix-mas) act as a green canvas for the hostas and as a transition to the next floor
  • With white flower balls, the farmer's hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is vying for our attention
  • In addition, the Chinese meadow rue (Thalictrum delavayi) delights with white, fragrant clouds of flowers

As a backdrop, mountain monkshood (Aconitum napellus) towers with stately, white flowers that last almost all summer. Fascinating eye-catchers are the imposing foliage of the chestnut leaf (Rodgersia aesculifolia), above which a dainty whitish-green flower presents itself from June to July.

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A front garden in the shade is predestined for a design without a lawn. That doesn't mean you have to give up a dense, rich green carpet. With the star moss (Sagina subulata) you have a shade-tolerant groundcover at hand that is perfect for an easy-care and hard-wearing lawn replacement.

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