Shade garden plans were never a priority in my garden. however, i’ve seen gorgeous shade garden plants online, and instantly fell for them. i never thought a dark and shaded part in the garden can be colorful and attractive.. Creating a shade garden our columnist kevin lee jacobs shows how he created a shade garden and a bit of woodland reverie in his garden, complete with an outdoor "dining room," and edged with three seasons of flowering plants.. Colorful garden plan for partial shade if your spot gets a bit of sun, you can have success with many sun-loving favorites. this garden plan combines just the right plants for those tough, in-between sunny and shady spots..