Today I’m giving the shade garden along our driveway some much-needed fall cleanup while sharing exactly which shade perennials you can safely prune in autumn—and which ones should be left alone until spring. Proper pruning makes a huge difference in plant health, winter survival, and next year’s performance, so I’m walking you through the must-knows for a successful shade garden.
I’m also planting a window box and two urns using shade-loving evergreen perennials to add structure and year-round beauty to this area. Whether you’re growing hostas, hellebores, ferns, heucheras, shrub hydrangeas, or other woodland favorites, today’s video gives you clear guidance to help your garden thrive.
Grab a warm drink and join me in the garden as we tidy up the beds, talk through the dos and don’ts of fall pruning, and plant up some beautiful evergreen containers that will shine all winter long.
If you have questions about specific shade plants in your garden, feel free to ask below!
