Talk & Tour: Explore a Charming Shade Garden with Hostas, Ferns & Boxwood Topiary

Join Garden Gate editor Sherri for a relaxing tour of Jim Lippold’s beautiful Iowa garden. Packed with shade-loving plants like hostas, ferns, and coral bells, this lush Midwest landscape also features a formal boxwood knot garden inspired by gardens in Colonial Williamsburg. Jim shares how he transformed a steep slope and added peaceful touches like a koi pond and water feature. If you love classic garden design, topiaries, and creative solutions for tricky terrain, this backyard tour is full of ideas and inspiration!

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