For a good balance of plantations, we now recommends two deciduous shrubs for evergreen shrub. When I was young (long ago) and I did internships at the nursery in my area (Paris), it was fashionable to put three to one. I have long anticipated this change and even went far beyond as I plant two spent a persistent, despite those who believe they hold the truth. These rules can never become general, each garden is different according to its creator. In addition, you can take advantage of a little garden "plucked" in winter and hide neighbors in all seasons. And my neighbors, following my woes, the less I see them, better I feel.
I only know one good reason not to follow my example, it is to live in a very snowy winter. Having seen the damage this year on a camellia that had not borne the weight of the powder. A very large branch broken, but fortunately not torn, it was enough to tighten both ends and make a dressing. The industry saw normally and even flourished. I know I should have removed all the buttons but I do not have the heart.
If I talk about inventory, it is time to make one. In early May, I will celebrate my two years in this garden and almost the end of the shrubbery. Before purchasing the latest topics, I must check if the balance I wanted to start is well maintained.
I reviewed all my shrubs and behold the result: 170 Persistent - 80 Spent
It's not too bad !
I am not including perennials and annuals even less since I do not crash.
This garden is designed and what I call a "lazy garden. It suits me because it requires minimal maintenance. Most of the work being done upstream.
This requires properly prepare their land and choose the right exposure for each species, if not to expect results, evergreens are much more demanding.
I hope next year I finished with the chores. I'll have no more than normal size, a shot of fertilizer, some ladybugs for aphids and hope that cover crops also get rid of the drudgery of weed.
To me the beach, golf and deckchair! Gardening does not mean slavery ...
You ask me for examples of plants for lazy, rest assured this is not what I miss.
start with shrubby Veronicas, home everything is perfect. They grow naturally in a ball not in size, are as beautiful in winter than in summer and can bloom that has nothing to envy their foliage. There are all the heights, as in solid bottom edges to mark a corner or accent a piece of land, apple green foliage, purple, variegated and golden. They are timid? Lot less than you think ...
I has eight varieties, not tired, I'll put in four today. Hebe's start with the "red edge" because right now it takes the purple of her neighbor s euphorbia amygdaloid purpurea. This phenomenon only occurs in winter. To see the flower, it will be better days, so it will be one of last year:
The Hebe 'Wiri Charm', will welcome you if you come visit me one day. It is planted in a lawn that leads to the front door. Flowers in the photo was taken this summer
The Hebe 'Mrs. Winder' currently has a bronze color progresses to purple depending on the season
The Hebe "Subalpina" is a love of Veronica a nice fresh green which I take throughout the year. It is planted at the edge of the terrace near a large bay
flowers This photo was taken, not only mine but either failed This photo shows several details:
To return to a plant that makes me very worried, but unlike Veronica seems finally decide to bloom. It need not give his name there on all the blogs:
And before you leave, my boyfriend red bra joins me in wishing you good evening, even if it is long since gone to bed ... lol
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