Ornamental plants for the site

Any owner dreams of an evergreen garden that plays with colors at any time of the year, be it winter or summer. Yes, and it is stupid to use such a space for fantasy, only as a site for collecting and planting the future crop.

Having a small land area, you can create a cozy corner for family relaxation, build a gazebo or bench, make flower beds and plant them with greenery. The range of plants for the garden is large enough, so it will not be difficult to choose them according to the size of the free territory, weather conditions, and of course — your preferences.

Garden plants include: bushes, trees, perennial or annual flowers and herbs.

Shrubs and trees

By planting these plants, any dead earth or construction site will turn into an evergreen island. The main condition is to study their resistance to frost, sudden changes in climate, the need for a certain acidity and quality of planting land.

The following bushes and trees are distinguished: evergreen (spruce, pine, thuja cedar), deciduous, flower-ornamental plants.

flowering bushes

The well-known ornamental shrubs such as lilac, black locust, wild rose need no introduction.

Let’s get acquainted with the names and features of ornamental plants of more exotic species:

Camellia (tea bush) is an evergreen, heat-loving shrub. Blooms only in autumn. The plant has glossy dark green leaves, pink or red flowers, which provide the bush with highly decorative properties.

Rhododendron. It does not tolerate temperature changes; in winter, most species freeze. It is preferable to grow in the southern regions. The flowering period is spring. It blooms in clusters of bright flowers, the color of which depends on the variety you choose.

Tamarisk is the most unusual shrub: in early spring it will bloom with a scattering of pink small flowers, resembling frost on the grass. It is recommended to form a bush after it has faded, and in late autumn to cut off dry or diseased branches.

Spirea is a densely flowering ornamental plant (branches completely covered with color). Each variety has its own flowering period, which will give a chance to observe this play of colors from spring right up to autumn.

evergreen trees

These include coniferous plants — ornamental spruce, pine, elfin cedar, etc. Even if they do not bloom, but for a whole year they will delight you with their coniferous smell and green branches.

For a large area, pines, spruces are suitable, for tiny plots — dwarf or slow-growing trees.

Yew is a great tree for a small area. Features — slow growth, feels comfortable in the shade. The plant is quite thermophilic, prone to death due to high soil moisture.

The mountain pine is a low tree that does not require special care for its care. Feels great even on poor, unenriched lands with useful substances.

Hemlock is a tree with an original (in the form of umbrellas) crown shape. By cutting old, diseased «umbrellas», you can keep them in a neat, attractive form. Has the best growth in the district protected from wind.

Deciduous bushes and trees

Evergreens are valued for their smell and greenery, which lasts for a whole year, flowering shrubs — for the abundance and density of flowers, and deciduous — for the unusual leaf plate and color. Properly selected varieties will turn a nondescript area into a wonderful garden, even in the absence of flowers.

White deren — differs from other bushes by the presence of a white border along the edge of the leaf. Handles circumcision comfortably.

Barberry has beautiful red leaves, ruby ​​berries, which in the mixture creates a contrast against the background of greenery.

The leaves of the winged euonymus acquire a red color by mid-autumn, and in early spring they are covered with inflorescences collected in brushes.

Maple is a tree of 1.5-2.5 m with leaves of a believable shape and dark red color. For planting, choose a sunny place with acidified soil. Young seedlings are insulated and covered in winter.

Garden herbs, flowers

Trees are certainly good, but I want to pamper my soul with decorative herbs and flowers.

The best choice would be perennials — they do not require special conditions of detention, do not cause trouble with growing. Also, for decorative purposes, the garden can be decorated with some cereal crops.

Choosing perennials

Flowers and herbs need the proper composition of the soil, lighting. When choosing herbaceous plants, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

For flowers that love and need a lot of light, choose an open area that gets enough sunlight.

For plants that are not afraid of shade, flower beds near tall trees, the east or west side of the buildings are suitable.

Shade-loving flowers feel comfortable under the crown, branches of trees, on the north side of buildings.

Another main criterion for selecting plants is its size. Tall ones are suitable for decorating unremarkable buildings, fences. Ground cover plants will look good under the trunk of trees, near their base (trunk circle), they will create a harmonious composition mixed with decorative stones.

Cereals require due attention, when buying them, it should be taken into account that not all species feel comfortable in a harsh, cold climate, and they will also require special care. For example, brown sedge, blue fescue, cortaderia.

There are more unpretentious varieties that will easily become the highlight of your garden, and these include — drop seed, feather grass.

Conclusion

Floriculture is an art created by man together with nature. It must have a soul. It is complex and you learn it all your life. A great love for nature and a desire to make your garden perfect will help you achieve your goal.

Photo of ornamental plants

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