Discounts under walls and hedges

The role ofhedgesandmurkówin the garden is invaluable. In addition topurely decorative functionsthey also fulfill important utility tasks, incl.protect against the wind ,suppress noise ,obscure the view from outside

Only some of the fences combine decorative and functional elements. In such cases, the situationrescue additional plantings- narrow flower beds maintained along the entire length of the hedge or wall. Often, such discounts are set up only toenhance qualitieshedge

The choice of plants is ultimately determined byenvironmental conditions,at the fence.You have to observe whether the place where you plan to set up a discount is sunny or maybe shaded. It is also worth paying attention to where the so-calledsite windwardIf the discount is within its reach, even withstrong rainrain the landhas less irrigation. In practice, this may mean watering more frequently.

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Before we startplanting plants , we need to prepare the substrate well. Dig the soil and, if necessary, improve with compostWe work withbehavior highestprecautionsin order not to injure the roots of the hedge bushes. Loosen the strongly rooted substratewith pitchforks with wide-toothed teeth

At the base of the wall, there are often air turbulences, which are harmful toplants harmfulTherefore, in the lowest positions, avoid growing plants withlarge ,thin leavedIt should also be remembered that the stone walls with a southern exposure heat up strongly, so in their in the vicinity, plants resistant to drought and heat should be grown.

Very narrow discountsare typical for hedges running along a driveway or alley. Very often, the width of the bed in these cases does not exceed 30-50 cm. On suchlimited areaonly plantings based on one species work well. In sunny places, they look great, among othersshrubslavender. For shaded places, e.g.funkie ,fernsandsedges

Whoever manages to find more space shouldset up discountwidthfrom 50 to 100 cm .Then the range of possibilities increases significantly. One of the solutions involves the use of 5 to 7 plant species arranged in a consistent planting, which are then repeated onof the entire length discounts.Thanks to this arrangement, plantings arevariedialways interesting

It is important to regularly observe the assumption of the rabata-hedge . This means, among other things, that you should more often check that the plants are notfeedingpests or are not infected by diseases, and clean the soil fromdebris organic .

Discount compositions in sunny and shady places

Solar places

Plants from the Mediterranean zone can be hosted in sunny positions. For example, tall deserters feel very well here. Their soaring inflorescences create an interesting background. Dark red leaves havesage lekarskaSalvia officinalis, as well as yellow bloomingwolczomleczalmondsEuphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'.

Bright leaves create a striking contrast with thempurgatory woollyStachys byzantina. The positions in the foreground are occupied by plants with an endearing scent: thymuslemonThymus citriodorus and lavender.

Shadow places

In positions exposed to sunlight for a very short time or not at all, they feel good, e.g. famous for its huge leavesrodgersjaAstilboides tabularis and hybrid varietiestawułki ArendsaRed-leaved grows on the edge of the flowerbed crane'Amethyst Mist'. The pearl of the planting is the almost two-meter long Aruncus dioicus forest.

To the right of it growscandlestickCimicifuga simplex, and in front of it a smallfunkiawavy Hosta undulata. The characteristic finger-like, deeply divided leaves belong torodgersji chestnutRodgersia aesculifolia.

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