Citation: Based on the private collection, experience and suggestions of professional planters for many years, this series of articles will list them one by one, maybe one or two will make you fall in love at first sight or inspire?
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The lure brought by the mixed border plays a very important role:
Shrubs of different heights, rich in layers and harmonious integration, in the case of evergreen shrubs, will last long throughout the year.
Although perennials are at the forefront of their beauty, small and medium-sized gardens are not necessarily suitable. Shrubs can also be seen in winter, some can bloom at the beginning of the year (eye level or waist level), and bulbs and perennials may still be struggling to break ground.
After survival, they become resistant to drought and frost and do not need much care. However, it has to be trimmed.
The shrubs introduced next can be well angled in the garden. Since they do not have a cured shape, they can bring exactly an architectural filling.
More importantly, both of these have tenacious vitality.
- Mexican (Choisya Ternata)
Bright green leaves (light green), shiny in winter rather than as deep as a bay.
It blooms twice a year, small white flowers. It can grow in shady places, even deep shade under the bay, although it may bloom less.
To fit the space and site, it can be lightly trimmed.
Another shrub:
- Weigela florida Variegata
It has cute matte mottled leaves (the one is shiny for the spear) and light pink florets. Late spring and early summer are beautiful.
Pruning should be done properly, otherwise some (fallen leaves) will be ugly in winter. After the flowers are finished, cut the old wood all the way to the end, so that the new shoots have space and motivation to emerge.
Do not trim only once from the outside or spherical trim.
Notice:
- Fatsia japonica Spiders Web
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