A well-designed woodland garden has a natural look. All parts of a hellebore are poisonous if ingested.
Trilliums are low-growing perennials that add interest along a pathway.
If your yard is shady and filled with trees, consider creating a woodland garden. This daunting task is best tackled one small section at a time so you don't become overwhelmed by the chore. Compost the debris you remove from your garden to add to your soil later on. Next, you may need to remove the lower limbs of large trees in order to give understory plants sufficient sunlight and improve air circulation. Dig paths about 1' lower than the beds.