Hedges are one of the most practical and convenient options for fencing a site. Especially if you choose evergreen and fast-growing perennials. These plants require care only at first, until they get stronger, and further care consists of periodic shearing and watering during dry seasons. It is very important not only to correctly select such plants, but also to plant them correctly, otherwise it is unlikely that it will be possible to form a beautiful and durable hedge.

Curly perennial species are the fastest growing. In just one season, they grow several meters, forming a continuous carpet of leaves. Unfortunately, not all of the evergreen vines tolerate frost, so for regions with cold winters, the choice of such plants is small. Most often on summer cottages periwinkle, euonymus and ivy are used.

Periwinkle belongs to evergreen climbing shrubs, and can be used to create hedges up to 1.5 m high. The stems and leaves of the plant are remarkably vital, not afraid of frost, and always keep a fresh look. The flowers of the periwinkle are quite large, most often blue and blue, although other shades are also found. Periwinkle grows well on poor soils, can grow both in the sun and in the shade, tolerates drought well. If the overgrown stems are cut and stuck into moist soil, they will definitely take root.

It is recommended to plant a plant in early autumn - until mid-September. To create a hedge, you will definitely need a strong trellis of the appropriate height, since without support, the periwinkle will spread along the ground. To achieve the greatest decorative effect, the soil must be carefully loosened and fertilized with organic matter. Periwinkle grows best in loamy and well-drained soils. The optimal distance between plants is from 20 to 30 cm.

In the first year of planting, it is worth covering for the winter, because fragile stems and roots can freeze out. In the future, such measures will not be needed. Periwinkle tolerates pruning well, but it is recommended to pinch the shoots for better tillering. Once every three years, you can fertilize with organic fertilizers, add leafy soil.

Euonymus has many varieties, among which there are curly ones. Particularly popular are Forchun's euonymus varieties (Blondie, Harlequin, Sunspot), which are distinguished by the decorative coloring of the leaves. The plant loves fertile loose soils and abundant watering, but does not respond well to stagnant water. Variegated varieties should be planted in sunny places, as they become dark green in the shade, but varieties with white and yellow leaves it is better to have in partial shade, as they burn in the sun.

It should be noted that the euonymus belongs to poisonous plants, and if there are children in the family, it is better to find another perennial for the hedge. When disembarking, be sure to use protective gloves, and upon completion of landing work, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Euonymus cuttings are pre-rooted under the film for 1.5-2 months, and only then planted in a permanent place. The distance between the seedlings is about 20 cm. To form a hedge, it is necessary to install supports along which the growing shoots are directed. In summer, plants are fed with mineral fertilizers twice a month. Euonymus does not tolerate frost very well, so it is recommended to cover it with spruce branches or dry foliage for the winter, especially in the early years. Formative and sanitary pruning is carried out in early spring.

This evergreen perennial has many advantages over other climbing plants:

• tolerates cold well and withstands short frosts without losing a fresh look;
• all its varieties are highly decorative, due to the shape and color of the leaves;
• the height of the ivy hedge can reach 3 meters;
• grows rapidly;
• goes well with all garden plants.

What does ivy look like - photo

So that the hedge does not lose its decorative effect, ivy should be watered regularly and complex top dressing should be carried out periodically, starting in early spring. Drying of the soil and stagnant water should not be allowed, and the dosage of fertilizers should also be strictly adhered to, since an overabundance nutrients reduces the attractiveness of the vine.

Formative pruning is carried out in the fall, then old or damaged shoots are also removed. In regions with frosty winters, it is recommended to cover the ivy with dry foliage. The most decorative varieties differ hypersensitivity to the cold, and therefore more suitable for the southern regions. Ivy is propagated by cuttings, which are rooted in containers before planting in a permanent place. When planting rooted cuttings, 30-50 cm are left between plants, and the soil must be mulched.

Like the euonymus, ivy is poisonous, and swelling, itching, and redness may occur upon skin contact with the plant. True, not everyone is sensitive to this poison. However, it is necessary to plant plants and perform pruning with gloves, and it is recommended to wash clothes that could be touched by shoots after completion of work.

coniferous plants

Decorative conifers grow much more slowly than climbing perennials, but among them there are several fast growing species

• Serbian spruce;
• thuja Brabant;
• Arizona and balsam fir;
• Lawson's cypress;
• Cupressocyparis Leyland.

All these types of conifers are very decorative, resistant to cold, not too demanding on the soil and lend themselves well to formation. hedges from coniferous plants look great at any time of the year, go well with any garden styles and plants. When choosing varieties, one feature should be taken into account: conifers with a blue and golden tint of needles should be planted in sunny places, and dark green ones feel better in partial shade.

It is not recommended to plant coniferous plants on heavy clay soils, as well as in lowlands where water stagnates. The optimal soil for them is a mixture of soddy soil with peat and sand in equal proportions. When planting seedlings, it is very important not to destroy the earthen ball, otherwise the survival rate may decrease. The distance between plants depends on the type of hedge. When creating shaped fences, this gap is 20-50 cm, and for free-growing hedges, seedlings are distributed in increments of 30-70 cm, depending on the characteristics of the variety. As a rule, coniferous hedges are always made single-row so that the plants do not shade each other. With a lack of lighting, the lower branches are exposed, and the living fence does not look so impressive.

Hedge from conifers (Leyland cypress or Kupressocyparis)

Best time for planting conifers - this is the end of August-September. One-year-old seedlings from containers can also be transplanted in the summer, choosing a cloudy day for this. In the heat, the plants need to be shaded, this will help them acclimatize and take root faster.

During the period of the appearance of young shoots, plantings need regular watering and periodic spraying of the crown. Abundant moisture in summer time increases the resistance of seedlings to frost. With the onset of cold weather, the trunk circles should be mulched, and the plants should be covered with spruce branches or straw.

Deciduous evergreen perennials

Among hardwoods there are also evergreen species that retain their decorative effect all year round. These plants grow quickly and are easy to form a haircut, which allows you to create neat hedges on the site in a short time.

Evergreen barberry

Barberry bushes are very strong and hardy, with a competent haircut they form an impenetrable living wall. Among the evergreen varieties, the fastest growing are boxwood, small warty and barberry Juliana. The plant is great for both molded and free-growing hedges, looks spectacular in a single-row planting and in combination with other shrubs.

Evergreen species of barberry are recommended to be planted in partial shade, unlike deciduous species, which are more fond of sunny places. The soil can be any, but on nutritious and permeable soils, the decorativeness of the bushes is much higher. Planting is done in spring and autumn, seedlings must be with a clod of earth or in a container. You should not purchase planting material with small, poorly grown roots, as well as seedlings whose roots are bare or affected by diseases. A strong beautiful hedge from such plants will never work, you will only spend time, effort and your money.

When planting, the root ball must be level with the soil line, and the ground around the bush should be well compacted, watered and mulched. In regions with cold winters, barberries are recommended to be covered with non-woven material with the onset of the first frost. Sanitary pruning is performed in early spring, shaping - in the summer.

Cherry laurel is an evergreen perennial, although it can shed its leaves in cold regions. A lot of its varieties are known, but only officinalis laurel grows quickly. All other species are slow-growing, therefore they are less in demand in private gardening. The decorativeness of the plant is given by numerous white flowers, collected in brushes up to 12 cm long.

Cherry laurel tolerates shade well, withstands frosts down to -25 degrees, grows on calcareous, sandy, humus-calcareous soils and loams. At the same time, the plant reacts poorly to a lack of moisture: it grows worse, ceases to bloom and bear fruit. When planting between seedlings, 50-70 cm are left, the root circle must be mulched. Formative pruning is performed the next year, at the end of summer, in the future, the bushes should be cut twice a year.

boxwood

Boxwood - decorative gardening

For hedges, boxwood is considered the most the best option. This plant can be given any shape, it perfectly tolerates cold, shade, undemanding to the composition of the soil and moisture. True, most types of boxwood cannot be called fast-growing, especially dwarf varieties. If you do not want to wait a long time for a hedge to form, choose tall plants.

When planting, the seedlings are placed in a row with a step of 15 cm, watered abundantly and immediately cut off the shoots by two-thirds of the length. The soil must be mulched or covered with black agrofibre. The best time for planting is spring. In mid-June, the bushes should be fed with mineral fertilizers. In the first year, you do not need to cut the boxwood, but the next year you can already form a hedge. An adult bush is cut once a month, starting in April and ending in September. After pruning, the plants must be watered and fed, which contributes to the formation of a dense, dense crown.

evergreens

The group of evergreens includes species that remain green throughout the year. These include various coniferous and deciduous woody plants, as well as herbaceous perennials of tropical and subtropical origin (palms, camellia, ficus, begonia, crotons, dieffenbachia and many others).

They are used for indoor landscaping of premises, they are the main assortment in the creation of winter gardens, interior design, lobbies, halls, shop windows and windows. These plants are distinguished by a rich variety of shape, size and leaf color. For example, in some species of palm trees, the leaves reach a length of 1-1.5 m. Many species have flowers that are original in structure and bright in color (azalea, camellia, orchid). Tropical creepers are very much appreciated for indoor gardening, reaching at good conditions up to 10-15 m in length.

Evergreens are also different in biological characteristics, which allows them to be used for landscaping premises with different light and temperature conditions. In rooms with insufficient lighting, the following species can be used: asparagus, aspidistra, aucuba, chlorophytum, clivia, hydrangea, myrtle, ivy, laurel, tradescantia, sansiviera, ferns. In rooms with elevated air temperatures, they are suitable - achimenes, anthurium, begonia, clerodendron, dieffenbachia, dracaena, monstera, orchid, krinum. For cool rooms, the most suitable are agapanthus, araucaria, azalea, camellia, erica, euonymus, ivy, noble laurel.

The whole variety of species of evergreens used for indoor gardening is divided into the following groups according to life forms: herbaceous perennials, climbing and ampelous, woody and shrubby plants and succulents.

herbaceous plants

These are perennial plants in which the entire aerial part is herbaceous. Among them, a group of decorative leafy (ferns, asparagus, papereromia, some types of begonias) and flowering plants (orchids, violets) are distinguished. They are grown mainly in pots and are used to decorate shop windows, windows, dividing gratings, and when composing compositions in winter gardens.

Asparagus, or asparagus, belongs to the lily family, native to South Africa, about 150 species are known in nature. Sprenger's asparagus and pinnate asparagus are grown in greenhouses and rooms. Long thin shoots are dotted with small awl-shaped leaves, the flowers are also small white, after flowering, seeds are formed - red berries, with which asparagus propagates, although adult plants can be divided, so that each division has at least 2-3 shoots with roots.

Asparagus can grow in one place without a transplant for 10-12 years. The best substrate for growing asparagus is a mixture of humus and sod land with the addition of bone meal.

Begonia is a family of Begonias. Homeland - South America and Asia. More than 400 species are known, as well as several thousand varieties and forms. When decorating winter gardens, types of begonias with multi-colored patterned and embossed leaves are used, these are Rex begonia, or royal, castor-leaved begonia, metal begonia, Kredner begonia, hogweed begonia.

Begonias propagate by stem cuttings, leaves and division of the bush. The best soil for begonias is a mixture of humus, sod and leaf soil with the addition of sand.

Ferns - a family of centipedes, there are approximately 11,000 species of ferns, distributed almost throughout the globe. The following species are most suitable for growing in greenhouses and winter gardens - cone-shaped maidenhair, centipede asplenium, bulbous asplenium (nomad), high nephrolepis, Cretan pteris. All species with beautiful pinnate and openwork leaves.

Ferns reproduce by division of rhizomes, offspring and spores. Transplantation and division of rhizomes is carried out after 4-5 years in early spring. Spores are sown after they mature in small containers. The best substrate for ferns is a mixture of peat, leafy, heather soil and sand in equal proportions. You can add some bone meal. Ferns grow well on north and west windows. Poorly tolerated overdrying of an earthy coma.

Ampelous and climbing plants

Due to the originality of the leaves, the high decorativeness of the flowers, the ability to adapt to the light and thermal conditions, the economical use of space, they have deservedly been widely used in the design of a modern interior. Ampelous plants with thin, flexible shoots falling down look spectacular in hanging pots, planters, elegant baskets, ceramic vases, containers, as well as in pots on various stands and shelves. With the help of climbing plants or vines with flexible thin stems, you can picturesquely decorate walls, window openings, arrange green arches, pyramids, i.e. to create objects of vertical gardening indoors.

Ivy ordinary - the Araliaceae family. Homeland - Central and Southern Europe. An evergreen climbing vine with dark green, leathery leaves that thrive in a moist environment.

Not picky about the light and thermal conditions of the premises. Easily and quickly propagated by cuttings.

Young plants are planted in pots in a substrate from a mixture of soddy and humus soil with the addition of sand.

Chlorophytum crested - lily family. Naturally grows in the humid subtropics of South America. Perennial herbaceous plant, forms a rosette of numerous green linear leaves and a large number of hanging shoots up to 1 m long. Young rosette plants are formed on the shoots. In culture, a variegated variety with white stripes is more often used. Chlorophytum is suitable for growing in cool and warm rooms with good lighting. With a lack of light, the variegated color of the leaves almost completely disappears. Propagated by young leaf rosettes, which easily form roots, and planted in pots with a light nutrient mixture.

Cissus antarctica (room grapes) - the Vinogradov family. Homeland - Australia. Fast-growing unpretentious liana up to 3-4 m long. With the help of antennae, it can climb various supports.

Shoots are thin, plastic, green leaves with velvety pubescence. In summer, it needs abundant watering. The soil substrate for planting is a mixture of humus, leaf and sod land with the addition of sand. Propagated by cuttings using last year's shoots...

Tree and shrub plants

These are perennial tropical and subtropical woody plants, which are distinguished by the originality of the leaves, and some of the highly decorative flowers. These include palm trees, ficuses, laurel, dracaena, hibiscus, oleander, azalea, camellia, etc. They can successfully grow indoors and serve as decoration various interiors residential, industrial, educational, trade, exhibition, sports, cultural and educational institutions. Evergreen woody plants, as a rule, are the basis for creating winter gardens.

Hibiscus are very popular indoors, unpretentious, bloom almost all year round with bright beautiful flowers, but there is one drawback - the flower lives one day, although others immediately open. Hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae family, native to Southeast Asia.

It does not tolerate shade and drought well - in summer and spring the soil should be constantly moist, in winter watering is moderate, but the soil should not be allowed to dry out, and the leaves must be sprayed. The substrate for planting is garden soil, humus, peat, sand. Pruning in spring or autumn, fertilizing all spring and all summer.

Palms are a family of palms, in nature they are large trees or shrubs, and, of course, in room conditions they are limited in growth, and are suitable for large spaces.

In winter gardens, you can find date palm, thread-bearing Washingtonia, Chinese liviston, and high trachycarpus.

Palm trees reproduce well by seeds and offspring.

Palm trees should be planted in a mixture of soddy soil with an admixture of humus.

In summer, it is necessary to water abundantly and spray daily.

Ficuses are a family of mulberries, native to South Asia. A widespread plant in room conditions - grows quickly, shade-tolerant, moisture-loving, soils should consist of sod, peat and humus soil. Several species are grown, propagated in spring by stem cuttings.

succulents

This group includes the most typical plants for deserts and semi-deserts, which have fleshy, thick leaves and stems in which moisture accumulates, and due to this they can tolerate prolonged drought. Succulents are distinguished by original shapes, color of stems and leaves, some of them have large and brightly colored flowers, graceful pubescence of stems and a beautiful arrangement of needles.

Agave americana is from the agave family. Grows wild in Mexico. Perennial with a shortened stem and a rosette of huge gray-green leaves, each leaf ends in a strong, sharp thorn. Agave is a monocarpic plant, i.e. a perennial that blooms once in a lifetime, forms seeds and then dies. In the year of flowering, a huge peduncle (3-6 m or more) grows from a rosette of leaves, on top of which a large panicle is formed with many yellowish flowers. In winter gardens, plants, of course, do not grow so huge. Agave is grown in bright, dry rooms with limited watering, on light soddy soil and with good drainage. Propagated by seeds and offspring.

Cacti are in the cactus family. They grow wild in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, where they number over 5,000 species.

Cacti are all different, all with thorns, some are soft, others are very sharp. Some species bloom with very large and wonderful flowers with a pleasant aroma, and there are cacti in which the flowers smell, to put it mildly, unpleasant.

Very well propagated by seeds and children. Soils need light, without stagnant water.

Ceylon Sansevieria is a lily family. It grows wild on the island of Ceylon. Perennial plant with thick creeping rhizome. The leaves are large, xiphoid, erect, fleshy, with dark green transverse stripes that stand out well against a light green background. The flowers are small, whitish-green, collected in a dense brush on a long peduncle. Sansevier is one of the most unpretentious indoor plants. Grows normally in almost any room temperature, shade-tolerant. However, good lighting enhances the brightness of leaf colors. All year round needs moderate watering. The soil mixture is necessary from sod, leafy soil and sand. Propagated in spring by division of the rhizome.

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Emerald grass lawn is an important part landscape design. Grass for the lawn, which does not require a haircut, will greatly facilitate the work of the owner. After all, in order for the lawn to look perfect, it needs to be carefully looked after.

Tender bent shoot

Some plants are undersized. If you use them as lawn grass, the need for a haircut will disappear.

Gardeners have long appreciated the merits of the shoot-bearing bent grass. This plant is ideal for a home garden. It has a bright emerald color that does not fade or turn yellow all summer long.

The stems of the bent grass are very tender and pleasant to the touch. It is pleasant to walk on them barefoot, they will not scratch even sensitive children's skin. Its bushes do not exceed 10-12 cm in height. This is the ideal height for lawn grass.

The plant quickly takes root and grows rapidly. In one summer, a small bush is able to cover with its shoots an area larger than 1 sq.m. Walking on the lawn does not slow down this process, but stimulates it. The bent grass is tolerant of trampling. While walking on the lawn, the shoots are pressed to the ground and take root faster.

The plant is unpretentious and grows well in various soils, calmly tolerates partial shade. The disadvantage of grass is its vulnerability to drought. In hot weather, the lawn should be constantly watered. If it didn’t work out in time to water the lawn and the grass dried up, it’s not scary. The lawn will quickly restore its former beauty after watering or rain.

The shoot-bearing bent grass loves moisture very much. If it is regularly watered and fed, it will begin to grow luxuriantly, including upwards. In this case, it will have to be cut. But during the season, such a need arises no more than 3-4 times.

Bluegrass meadow

Bluegrass meadow is considered one of the best lawn plants because of its extraordinary beauty.

Thin and delicate plants stand upright, like the villi of a carpet.

This herb is highly resistant to frost and drought. She first appears after the snow melts and decorates the local area when other plants are still sleeping. Meadow grass meadow retains its green color even under snow. The lawn will not turn yellow until late autumn. The plant needs open space and plenty of light. The enemy of grass is powdery mildew. It is she who destroys the bushes located in the shade.

During a drought or a great heat, the grass "falls asleep". With the first rain, the lawn quickly revives and recovers. An area covered with meadow bluegrass will look perfect for several years without requiring special care. In the first year after planting, meadow bluegrass will grow no higher than 10 cm. During this period, its root system will actively form.

The next year, the bushes will stretch upwards and from now on they need to be mowed. But they grow very slowly. And in places of active trampling, the grass is pressed into the turf and its growth is not visible. Therefore it is rare.

Young bluegrass meadow can suffer from weed plants, so in the first year after planting, he needs regular weeding. However, from the second year of life, the bushes cover the surface of the earth with a dense carpet and do not allow a single weed to break through. The grass forms underground shoots, creating a dense turf.

Bluegrass meadow loves abundant watering. Calmly tolerates prolonged flooding with melt water. Since the plant is highly resistant to trampling, playgrounds and football fields are sown with it.

The low-growing variety of meadow grass Dolphin grows more slowly and requires mowing even less often.

Capricious perennial ryegrass

Perennial ryegrass quickly fills the area. The grass of a dark saturated color forms many offspring shoots, creating lush dense bushes everywhere. It has a strong, highly branched root system that holds the soil together. In the first year, it grows weakly and slowly, directing all its forces to the root system and shoots. During this period, mowing the lawn is not required.

Ryegrass is resistant to trampling and quickly recovers from damage. The plant is sensitive to spring and autumn frosts. Bald spots from dead frozen plants may appear on the lawn. In winter, it tolerates a temperature of -18 ºС without snow cover. Under the snow can withstand even more severe frost. But changes in frost and thaw are dangerous for him.

Grows in open areas and in the shade. Does not like an abundance of moisture in the soil. Prefers highly fertile soils, so it should be fed with fertilizers. The lawn needs surface irrigation. Ryegrass is considered the most suitable plant for a lawn for 1 year. The beauty of the cover in the first season surpasses all other types of lawn plants. However, the plant quickly ages and the next year will not please with an excellent appearance.

Cleopatra is the shortest variety of ryegrass. It also has exceptional wear resistance.

unpretentious clover

Undersized clover almost never needs a haircut. The plant spreads along the ground, slightly rising above it. Thanks to attractive spherical colors, it looks unusual and original. It will be an excellent backdrop for nearby flower beds, rose gardens, rock gardens and garden beds.

The powerful root system of clover inhibits the growth of other plants and prevents weeds from spoiling the cover. It allows him to firmly gain a foothold in the ground, even on steep slopes. Clover grows throughout the territory allotted for it, covering the surface with a dense grassy mass of bright green color. Between late spring and early autumn, clover blooms twice.

Most often, gardeners sow a lawn with a plant with white flowers. If necessary, this type of clover can be sheared. He tolerates a haircut well and recovers quickly. If the clover lawn is heavily cut, after 2-3 days the “bald” places will be overgrown with young shoots. But a white clover haircut is very rarely needed. Some gardeners do not cut it for years.

This plant is unpretentious, does not require frequent watering and top dressing. It has delicate foliage. It is very pleasant to walk barefoot on the clover cover. Despite the softness of the stem and leaves, clover is resistant to trampling.

The plant belongs to the legume family. Bacteria that saturate the soil with nitrogen live on its roots. If clover is planted with other lawn grasses, the nitrogen produced with it will be a top dressing for them. The properties of the shamrock will protect its neighbors from pests and diseases.

The grass looks very attractive. Bushes evenly and densely cover the ground. Thin stems with leaves directed vertically. A dwarf lawn sown with red fescue looks like a fluffy green carpet. Grass loves light soils. On heavy clay soil, it will grow slowly, forming a sparse, hummocky herbage. The plant is resistant to trampling, therefore it is suitable for children's and sports grounds.

The grass loves watering and is hard to tolerate drought. Prolonged heat can destroy a low-growing lawn. The plant calmly transfers a certain amount of melt water to the surface of the site.

Red fescue grows well in open areas and in shaded areas.

Hairy red fescue

Hairy red fescue is a short and slow growing herb. It is ideal for a dwarf lawn. The area sown with it in the first year can not be cut. Grass grows slowly and not high. She has elastic long and very thin stems with pressed leaves. They resemble a wire directed vertically upwards.

The lawn of hairy red fescue is very dense. Short underground shoots provide a quick "patching holes" of the cover. The plant easily tolerates low light and can grow in the shade. Weed is tolerant of extreme changes in temperature and humidity. It is resistant to drought and does not fade in the sun even in forty-degree heat.

Hairy red fescue grows well on any soil. It is planted along the roads, which are abundantly sprinkled in winter time salt. Availability a large number salt in the soil does not affect the external characteristics of the plant. But it will demonstrate all its beauty only in the presence of fertilizers in the soil. It is recommended to add humus and mineral fertilizers to the soil of the territory.

From low-growing plants, mixtures are formed for a lawn that does not require frequent mowing. They include seeds of several types of lawn grasses in various proportions. The ratio of herbs is selected taking into account the possible dominance of one plant over another, as well as in order to give the coating pronounced decorative characteristics. Mixes of Moorish lawn and Lilliput are popular.

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