Border of flowering or evergreen plants looks natural and at the same time makes the object original and interesting. What representatives of flora are worthy to be in the forefront on this “front”?
Framing of stone, wood or metal, undoubtedly, looks impressive and captivates with its practicality. But far more seamlessly at the border plantings look… you flora! As in the case of more durable materials, “frame” of the plants should match the style of the garden. So, neatly trimmed borders look harmonious in the modern area, the boundaries between planting and paths of free-growing cushions of herbaceous perennials are more appropriate in the natural and romantic garden, but the frame of the herbs fits perfectly into the green possession of rustic style.
Border of Buxus always looks catchy. In the photo, the evergreen ring serves as a noble frame for Heleniums(‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’, ‘Wyndley’)
To live “frame” as long as possible pleasing to the eye:
- Choose for the first row only those types and varieties of green “Pets” that remain compact and grow slowly, or those that tolerate pruning. Otherwise, the lovingly grown fence will soon simply obscure the “puffy” favorites in the flower garden.
- From actively growing representatives of flora should generally refuse, no matter how stylish they look.
- Another important point: since the “edging” plants are always in sight, they should keep a decorative look most of the year — thanks to the long flowering or beautiful leaves.
In the photo below:
- Carex siderosticha ‘Variegata’ (for sun and partial shade), like any undersized ornamental grass, looks great in the foreground flower beds. In the winter the plant goes to rest, and in the spring, waking up, fascinates young shoots with a pinkish tinge.
- Lavender, planted along the Sunny flower garden, delights the sense of smell with a pleasant aroma.
Silver grey Helichrysum italicum adds sun flower noble notes. The most intensive plant exudes its characteristic odor after a rain. In the summer of Helichrysum is decorated with delicate yellow flowers.
1. Carex siderosticha’ Variegata’. 2. Lavender. 3. Silvery grey Helichrysum italicum
All year round the magnificent “external data” enchanted evergreens, such as Ilex crenate, Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald n Gold’ or honeysuckle brilliant ‘Maigrun’.
Left: Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald’n Gold’ (sun/partial shade, 5 Rast/m) is a great plant to create a compact evergreen cut border (left). Right: Aster dumosus ‘ Rose Crystal ‘(loves the sun) – a lovely candidate for the edging of the autumn flower garden with decorative herbs and stonecrop
The traditional border plant was and remains Buxus. And of course, spicy herbs like lavender, santolin and Helichrysum, if you don’t forget to cut them regularly, stay in shape for as long as possible. By the way, these odorous plants will also help to scare off pests from the main characters of the plantings.
- Beautiful leaves, however, only until the first frost, captivate Heuchera, host, Bergenia and Alchemilla vulgaris. In addition, they all grow well and in shady corners.
- Cushion-shaped herbaceous perennials are perfect for framing Sunny flower beds. If you cut them immediately after flowering, flowers will retain their compactness.
- Like diversity? We recommend to choose for the edging of plantings annuals — they will allow each year to experiment with the”frame”.
Cuff with beautiful leaves and yellow-green inflorescences feels great in almost any area of the garden. Alchemilla epipsila is compact
Original way to frame the bed will help curly parsley. Along the perimeter of the garden can be planted already adult plants or seeds to sow in early spring.
Original way to frame the bed will help curly parsley
Fragrant idea for the garden
Along the perimeter of the flower garden in the form of a clover four-leaf low hedge stretches from Lavandula angustifolia ‘Blue Cushion’ — a compact densely leafy shrub up to 35 cm with silvery leaves (blooms in June-July). Plants need to be planted with the calculation of 4-5 copies per running meter. Important: every spring spicy stems are shortened by a third and re-cut in the summer after flowering (dried inflorescences are cut off over the third pair of leaves).
Fragrant idea for the garden
In a fragrant frame grow Salvia nemorosa ‘Schneehugel'(blooms from June to September, height 40 cm), Alchemilla mollis (flowering in June – July, “growth” 30-50 cm), Nepeta faassenii ‘Gletschereis’ (blooms in June – July, grows to 60 cm in height) and geranium ‘Rozanne’ (flowering from June to October, height 30-60 cm). In the heart of the landing stands a stamp rose of the remontant variety ‘the Pilgrim’ with yellow buds. In the spring flower garden bloom bulbs.
Useful beauty
The borders of fragrant herbs in the garden successfully scare off vegetable plant pests. Thymus, lavender and Origanum have long been planted along the beds at the monasteries, because they knew that the odorous substances emitted by these plants did not like aphids. To combat it, ecosociology grown in home gardens Salvia and Satureja. The latter also keeps at a distance of caterpillars and slugs, and marigolds (pictured) improve the soil.
Useful beauty
Allium schoenoprasum-proven assistant in the fight against powdery mildew. Allium schoenoprasum ‘Forescate’ is often used to frame the beds. Without pruning the plant reaches 35 cm in height and in June pleases with purple balls-inflorescences. If for culinary masterpieces cut only individual leaves, fragrant border will not lose splendor.
Allium schoenoprasum ‘Forescate’ is often used to frame beds
Santolina also protects neighbors from pests. But remember: herbs should be decorated in the first place solar flower beds, which can boast of soil with good water permeability.
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