Strong and beautifully grown garden trees and shrubs always arouse our admiration. Their shapes and colors have a majesty and a certain dignity.
We can experience similar impressions resulting from looking at the effects of many years of existence and the build-up of experiences in a country-style garden. The patina in shades of rust is particularly characteristic here.The surfaces covered with it are rough to the touch and have a raw, wonderfully imperfect appearance.
The actual rust is on items made of iron or steel. Its color radiates naturalness and pleasant warmth. Similar shades appear on tree bark, in garden soil and on terracotta objects.
More red tones can be obtained by using special rust-colored steel. Cortenstahl, invented in the USA, quickly becomes covered with a layer of rust, which effectively protects the deeper layers of metal against corrosion.This material quickly gained recognition among architects and sculptors.Also liked the garden owners who liked the noble rust coating curtain walls, stakes supporting perennials, grates for creepers or pot covers.
Universal steel can also be used to reinforce the edges of lawns or to construct garden stairs. Red shades not only cover different surfaces, but also appear among the colors of flowers and leaves. Many plants, especially in autumn, dress in all sorts of rusty and brown tones.
The leaves of decorative cherries or beech trees in reddish-brown colors make an unforgettable impression.Similar shades decorate the openwork ears of miscanthus Chinese and sorghastrum from the American prairies On the other hand, throughout the year, the bark of many trees shimmers with red and brown tones, such as Acer griseum, cinnamon maple, or Prunus serrula cherry.
In the garden of rust steel should be accompanied by carefully selected plants. Raw surfaces become beautiful surrounded by natural forms. Tall grasses, spurge 'Fireglow' and rodgersja fit perfectly into large steel objects.On the other hand, small figures and structures should be combined with decorative leaves of a funkia or Caucasian geranium.
The color of rust is perfect for both modern and romantic arrangements. It is worth trying it out in our garden.
