Good afternoon, my reader. The beautiful well-kept garden is always pleasing to the eye. Neat weed-free beds, level greenhouses and beautiful paths. It is pleasant to walk at the end of the day along well-groomed paths and relieve fatigue with pleasant emotions.
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Experienced gardeners prefer to plant flowers along the paths, thus forming complex flower beds. It is not only beautiful, but also very convenient.
Flower bed-ribbon
The path, along which flowers grow, looks more aesthetically pleasing than artificial stone or plastic fences of paths.
Flowers are planted in one row:
- at the same distance from each other;
- you can use several varieties of flowers, alternating them;
- use decorative flowers or small shrubs.
Ribbon flower garden rules:
- flowers or shrubs are planted strictly in order;
- use different methods: one by one, in a group, alternating varieties and different cultures;
- a combination of undersized, ground cover and tall.
Flowers
Marigolds, geraniums, roses, tulips, ornamental grasses (maned barley, fescue and hare tail) are good for decorating the border, the hosta will look great.
Shrubs
As a living border, you can use barberry, various types of spirea, broom, etc.
The characteristics that plants used to create flower garden borders should have:
- attractiveness;
- bright personality;
- attractive foliage and crown.
Remember - flowers should be located in the flower garden from low to high species.
If you are planting flowers along paths, choose plants with a long flowering period. Then the live framing of the tracks will delight you all season. Some gardeners prefer to alternate plants. For example, tulips and daffodils sprout in early spring, a month later they leave, and marigolds grow to replace them. You can alternate flowers and herbs.
A prerequisite for ribbon flower beds is the use of bright contrasting garden crops without the use of decorative elements.
A ribbon flower garden can smoothly transition into a hedge or an arch. This technique is usually used at the end of the track and looks very original. The garden takes on a finished look and creates the effect of a uniform style.
Mixed curbs
Combinations in the preparation of mixed options can be different, select according to your taste, use your favorite colors and varieties of garden crops. Consider the height of the plants, their flowering period and preferences (for example, those who prefer dry soil and a lot of sun - together, those who are for good watering - separately)
Here are some examples:
- daylilies, irises and sage alternate;
- a combination of host and marigolds, hosts and tulips;
- peony bushes and any ground cover flowers;
- oregano, lavender and lupins;
- lupins and irises.
Do you plant flowers along the paths?
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