Redesigning a Small, Shady Urban Backyard (Greek Revival, South GA)

For a 4-foot-deep brick-paved yard with privacy fence, French doors, and side strips: focus on shade-tolerant intimacy. Resources: landscaping.about.com (design principles), gardentimeonline.com/Georgia.html and /ShadeGardening.html for regional plant lists.

Create 'rooms' with container groupings, a focal point (fountain, sculpture), and layered planting. Use vertical space—vines on fence, espalier on walls. Light colors brighten shade.