To include alpine plants growing on a rocky surface. To the flora of this type felt comfortable on the plains, it is necessary to recreate the special climatic and soil conditions, as close as possible to the natural environment. Alpine slide - it is an artificial construction of stone, on which are growing such plants.
The construction of the rock garden
The first step is to choose a location that will hold a slide. It is perfect for uneven or elevated surfaces. Before you begin construction, you need to make a layout area. Become the ideal option if next to the slide is placed a flower bed. Such neighborhood will look very impressive. After the site would be carried markings need to think about the drainage system. Rocky surface, on which grow alpine herbs and flowers very quickly it becomes dry. It is for this reason that the alpine flora accustomed to the arid soil. Therefore, before the start of construction, it is necessary to form the basis of properly. First, a layer of crushed stone, gravel on top of it, brick fragments and pebbles or sand. And on top of the soil is placed.
Formation of an alpine slide
Now you can proceed directly to the construction of a roller coaster. Here everyone acts the way he tells a fantasy. However, a number of rules is still there. To peel looked beautiful, large stones should be laid at the base and small at the top. You do not need to comply with the symmetry, as it will look artificial. The effect should be such that if it is a natural hill, created by nature itself.
During the construction should leave space between the stones, it is there and will continue to thrust plants.
What plants to plant
Alpine garden will delight you with their blooms more than one season so plants need to choose long-term. Experts recommend to opt for a low-growing plants. In addition, they are able to grow for a long time and do not require special care. The ideal embodiment will spirea or bloodroot. Not less attractive to the alpine hill look perennial herb plant.
The top of Alpine hill gets a maximum of sunlight so it is recommended to plant at the top of edelweiss. At the middle level is less than the sun, but more moisture, so here it is better to plant the cloves Alpine, Sunflower. And at the base of the mountain is better to plant those flowers and herbs, which do not need a lot of sun - saxifrage, Liatris. This is just an example, but in reality there are many plants that can be planted each tier slides.
Basic steps erection rock garden
1. Selection of the optimal site for construction. Rock garden should not be in a sunny location. Better if it will be in the afternoon in the shade.
2. Organization of the drainage system
3. Construction of slides. Land can take the most ordinary, do not need too much nutrient soil for it. Also, do not choose contrasting plants, it is better if in the alpine hill will be smooth color transitions and line.
After the erection of a roller coaster, it is necessary to equip the area around it. Pour track hide defects and disadvantages. This is to ensure that you and your family nothing prevented enjoy the beauty of your garden plot. Excellent will look this hill near the gazebo or porch. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of alpine flowers, not rising from his chair. Is this not happiness?