
Woodland and Shade Garden Design and Installation

WOODLAND DELIGHT, ATTUNED TO NATURE
Building gardens in shady, forested areas requires working within the natural constraints of that environment – lack of sun, potential deer population, disease, and pest issues. The gardeners at Hanselman Landscape are knowledgeable and experienced in creating and sustaining shade gardens and will use components well-suited to the site. The soil in woodland areas can vary from dry and rocky to soggy clay. Working in partnership, we will help you select a community of plants to create a sanctuary for both people and wildlife.
A PATH THROUGH THE FOREST
A stepping-stone pathway is a beautiful and effective way to provide access to a shade garden while protecting plants and keeping feet dry. Combined with lighting and the “grace notes” of specimen plants, the path creates a lovely journey to be enjoyed while moving through the garden.
Contact us if you would like to transform a wooded area on your property into a delightful garden.

IRRIGATION IS KEY
Due to root competition in already wooded areas, new plantings will require significant regular watering in order to succeed. The Hanselman team will set up an irrigation system to give new and maturing plants the water they need. These systems lessen the stress of competition for the growing plants and also lessen the watering burden for homeowners.

WOODLAND & SHADE GARDENS: DESIGNED AND INSTALLED



Our Garden Design Process

Explore
Share your goals, ideas, and project budget and we will begin to survey and plan your garden

Design
We will consider all your primary view perspectives, both inside and out as we design your garden

Build
Your garden dream will begin to take shape at the hands of our highly skilled craftsmen and landscapers

Enjoy
Every project ends with the reward of experiencing the joyful stewardship of your little piece of creation

Testimonials
The Gardener’s Journal
- ShibuiShibui is a Japanese word that refers to “an aesthetic concept of subtle, understated beauty that becomes more… Read more: Shibui
- Winter Garden“In winter’s cold and sparkling snow,The garden in my mind does grow.I look outside to blinding white,And see… Read more: Winter Garden
- Traditional Methods For Today’s GardensAs you plan your garden, you may be encouraged to know that Japanese garden techniques which have been… Read more: Traditional Methods For Today’s Gardens
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE OF HANSELMAN LANDSCAPE AND GARDENS
Founded in 1985, Hanselman Landscape & Gardens designs, builds, and nurtures a wide variety of gardens in both private and corporate settings. From our headquarters in Manheim, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout the region, including Philadelphia’s Main Line—and as far away as Cambridge, Massachusetts. We also cultivate unique specimen plants, which we make available to discriminating gardeners and architects.