Replace grass with shade-tolerant ground covers. Turf grasses can have a hard time growing in the shade, but low-maintenance ground covers combined with stepping stones make an excellent alternative. Their deep green and finely textured foliage also makes the perfect backdrop for bold and leafy tropical plants. Whether you live in Florida or New York, the mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus, zones 6 to 11) in this photo makes an excellent lawn replacement for shadier spots and remains evergreen in warmer zones. Liriope (Liriope muscari, zones 5b to 11) and ferns are also good choices for a finely textured ground cover.
Water feature?
Flower bed under the tree? What about hanging a hammock...
Water feature. think about how to fit it into the garden naturally...so it fits
Something like this at bottom of the garden, with the shed hidden behind it maybe?
Shady part of the garden...however, what to do about SLUGS on the Hostas, their favourite dinner!
lining a path in the garden, down to the shed maybe "If you like the idea of a white garden but don't want to commit to such a large area, try flanking a pathway with a simple springtime combination. White daffodils or tulips could join pansies or white forget-me-nots (Myosotis sp, zones 3 to 8) for an early-season display. In a shadier spot, a mass planting of snowdrops would be delightful."
awning outside kitchen...Victorian cast iron. imagine doubling up w balcony for spare bedroom!
Q