Specialty Gardening: I could do with some help on filling in a dark corner, 1 by sempervirens

sempervirens wrote:
Degarotty,
I couldn't help answering your post even though I have no specific plant recommendations because our zones are so different. I have a memory garden for a very special dog, Micki, who we found curled up and abandoned by a garbage can in a local park. He was so perceptive he knew exactly where I was going to plant next and would lay down with his toes inches from the spot. If anyone was sad 75lbs of Belgian Malinois (mix) would gently climb onto your lap until you felt better -if that took 2hrs. he would stay for 2hrs. Of course after that amount of time you decided to feel better or you'd never move your legs again.
I planted many native spring ephemerals in his garden, fleeting but recurring, and a beautiful scented shrub, Fothergilla ,for rememberance and wonderful color in the Fall. I filled in with soft woodland plants and added added a small buddha and an offering bowl filled with stones and water for passing wildlife. Please excuse the temporary fencing, the current 2 dogs are far less sensitive to the garden and need boundaries.
I am sorry for your loss of Damela and hope digging and planting a garden will help.