Garden #5 The Front Entrance
In spring and summer, the walk to the church entrance is shaded by buildings and trees during much of the day. The shade provides comfort but also a challenge for landscaping. Until 20 years ago the slope descending from the front entrance was a sledding hill for neighborhood kids, and their sled rides often ended in the a/c units by the corner of the sanctuary. So we planted the hill with trees and shrubs to create a barrier. Now we have a small wooded area here dominated by two red maples, a large redbud and a pignut hickory. A white oak and a bur oak, both still young will eventually add to the shade and wildlife habitat.