The idea of the complexity of combining conifers in the decorative design of a space has long disappeared from modern landscape design. Lonely growing spruce and thuja have become a rarity, more and more interesting compositions appear. However, not all plants can coexist with representatives of evergreens, therefore, before creating a corner of a cultivated forest, it is worth figuring out what can be planted next to conifers.
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Conifers
One of the most versatile options is a combination with other types of conifers. The mixture of related textures looks natural and noble. It is recommended to select conifers that are shorter and noticeably different in shade as neighbors, so that the structure of the composition can be traced.
A good choice would be Canadian hemlock Jedeloh, medium yew, various types of juniper, etc.
Cereals
Cereals may seem like an unusual choice for decorating a plot, but thin stems of yellow, green and brown shades are successfully combined with almost all conifers. However, when choosing cereals, first of all, one should think not about the combination of colors, but about how high they are able to achieve, because some of them grow up to 1.5-2 m and can shade low thuja, juniper and etc.
If you do not want to often change the framing of a forest corner, you should opt for frost-resistant varieties designed for the weather conditions of those latitudes where they will be planted. Landscaping designers often recommend opulent pine forest, fescue, spikelet and feather grass as versatile crops.
Deciduous shrubs
For a long time, it was considered wrong to combine conifers with deciduous ones. Arguments have been made that they need different soil and that this is not a harmonious option. This is only true for certain cultures. For example, it is not recommended to plant next to representatives of evergreen birch or bird cherry, because deciduous trees will take up most of the nutrients.
It is better to choose neighbors that are less aggressive for this option, such as barberry or Japanese spirea. Shading blue and green needles with their red, burgundy, red and golden leaves, these crops will make the composition bright, contrasting and saturated.
Perennials
The combination of conifers with lush perennials is considered successful. Bright flowers look contrasting and advantageous against the background of all shades of greenery. Lilies, chrysanthemums, roses, clematis, phlox and rhododendron are often chosen as perennial neighbors.
When collecting such compositions, it should be borne in mind that conifers contribute to the acidification of the soil in their area, so some flowers will be uncomfortable. To avoid the problem, it is recommended to either plant perennials next to not too aggressive conifers (for example, thuja and juniper), or monitor the acidity of the soil, regularly using specialized additives.
Annual flowers
Annual flowers make it possible to diversify the design of the site every year. You can surround the conifers with a carpet of plants of the same color, or you can experiment with different ones, combining them not only with the base, but also with each other. However, too much color variety is best avoided as the basis will be lost against an unnecessarily variegated background.
Complex geometric shapes look interesting against the background of a domesticated forest area.
As annual neighbors for an evergreen composition, you can choose salvia, viscaria, gypsophila, godetia, marigolds, calendula, nasturtium, daisies, nigella, escholzia, etc.
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