Garden design is an art in itself. A good design combines elements of decorative art, operating, among others, bywith colorsandwith proportions , and at the same time compatible with modernrequirements usable In these categories, it constitutes a coherent, closedwhole , a finished work in which each element has its place.
envelope plants should meet certain characteristics - firstly: they must havecompact habit , secondly: they should form clean visual plantingswithout gaps. Besides, they cannot override discounts. As they partially act as permanent display, they should alsokeep pretty lookingfor as long as possible.It is advisable to select plants that are durable and suitable for cultivation in frequently frequented places, where there isrisk damageduringmowing ,plantingdoreplanting
Plants ideal for border plantings
Undemanding flowering plants on the edges of sunny places should be found among durable perennials. They are recommended, among others:bell CarpathianCampanula carpatica,gipsówkaGypsophila and spurgegoldenEuphorbia polychroma. These plants are distinguished by slightly drooping shoots, which create a very harmonious transition to the adjacentpathsorlawnSpecies with are suitable for semi-shaded placesornamental leaves , e.g. Heucher's crane andalchemillaAlchemilla, the funkie Hosta and Epimedium are perfect for deep shadows.
The most popular plant for stylish fringes was and still isboxwoodRight behind it on the list of the most popular plants there are: lavender,fringepospolityArmeria maritima iożankaTeucrium. It is also worth using the evergreen rosemary santolinaSantolinarosmarinifolia, which onceplantedandregularly cared fordoes not lose any of its charm for at least several years. However, there is a condition:shrubs must growin loose,permeable substrateand be sheltered in winter fromdirect sun exposure.If it is pruned in early spring,keep compact shape
Planting planning
The stands for the border plants should be selected already at the stageplanning planting of beddingIn the most comfortable the situation is for owners of large gardens, for whomdeveloping additional of cultivated spaceis not a problem.For planting small plants, e.g.carnations , a strip of land about 30 cm wide is sufficient, for the cultivation of lavender we should allocate at least 50 cm.
Edging made ofcubes clinker , brick or stone is much less space (the optimal solution is to lay two rows). For the border to be durable and not damaged, e.g. afterhovering with a mower , the material should be placed onsubstructurewithlitterorcoarse-grained sand
Alternative to flowering plants
You can use not only plants for the borders, but also most of the materials used in the small garden architectureThese include:bricks ,clinker ,tile ,pebbles , cube graniteetc. The material must always match the style of the garden and correspond to its surroundings. Natural gardens are suitable for:in braid fences. You canbuyormake by yourself(preferably from willow shoots woven into a frame of hazel shoots).
Wgardens herbalandruralthe edges from buried on look greatsztorc tilesEven large pebbles can be used here. Although their round shapes allow only simple embankments to be made, the effect is still very interesting.Stonesfit perfectly on paths withgravelorcubesAlso finish rockeries with the stone used to build them.
