The factors that most influence the ways in which a plant develops in a garden are the plant's hardiness, and the site and the aspect of the garden - that is, the amount of shade and the possibility of physical damage by wind if no support is provided.
First, draw up a simple scale plan of the garden or border to be planted. On this outline plan draw circles to represent plants to be planted. At the back large circles will show where large plants will go, medium sized circles will go in the centre, and small ones at the front. Make sure that the circles are drawn to scale and that they cover the whole of the area of the plan to be planted.
When you are choosing plants, you must consider the micro-climate of the site. Does your garden face the morning sun, in which ease overnight frosts will clear more quickly and it will soon warm up, or does it receive sun in the afternoon? Is it in a frost pocket, where the plants will be subjected to more frosts than gardens only a short distance away? Is the garden sheltered by nearby buildings? Do these buildings funnel cold winds or are there windbreaks that will protect all or part of the garden? Wind intensifies the effects of cold by driving it at greater force into the tissue of the plant, and evergreens suffer most in this respect.
All these factors affect the amount of time a plant is exposed to levels of cold that can cause damage to the stem, foliage or, less often, the roots. In the directory each entry includes a minimum temperature that can be tolerated by any plant. If a plant is particularly prone to damage by spring frosts - as are hydrangeas and pieris.
For a single plant dig a hole lm (about 3ft) across, first removing the topsoil and, if necessary, turf to a depth of 25cm (10in) and storing this on a board alongside the hole. Then the lower 25cm (loin) - more if you can - should be dug over and a good quantity of organic material added. Add some more organic material to the removed topsoil before it is returned to the planting hole.
Take the heights, spreads and the colours of foliage and flowers inte account and group and position the plants according to their expected performance in the garden. The picture will slowly emerge, and you will be able to add the finishing touches, allowing each plant and its companions to have their own spaces. As a reminder, you may wish to make a note on the plan of details of cultivation, particularly pruning, to help you while the plants mature. - 15266
First, draw up a simple scale plan of the garden or border to be planted. On this outline plan draw circles to represent plants to be planted. At the back large circles will show where large plants will go, medium sized circles will go in the centre, and small ones at the front. Make sure that the circles are drawn to scale and that they cover the whole of the area of the plan to be planted.
When you are choosing plants, you must consider the micro-climate of the site. Does your garden face the morning sun, in which ease overnight frosts will clear more quickly and it will soon warm up, or does it receive sun in the afternoon? Is it in a frost pocket, where the plants will be subjected to more frosts than gardens only a short distance away? Is the garden sheltered by nearby buildings? Do these buildings funnel cold winds or are there windbreaks that will protect all or part of the garden? Wind intensifies the effects of cold by driving it at greater force into the tissue of the plant, and evergreens suffer most in this respect.
All these factors affect the amount of time a plant is exposed to levels of cold that can cause damage to the stem, foliage or, less often, the roots. In the directory each entry includes a minimum temperature that can be tolerated by any plant. If a plant is particularly prone to damage by spring frosts - as are hydrangeas and pieris.
For a single plant dig a hole lm (about 3ft) across, first removing the topsoil and, if necessary, turf to a depth of 25cm (10in) and storing this on a board alongside the hole. Then the lower 25cm (loin) - more if you can - should be dug over and a good quantity of organic material added. Add some more organic material to the removed topsoil before it is returned to the planting hole.
Take the heights, spreads and the colours of foliage and flowers inte account and group and position the plants according to their expected performance in the garden. The picture will slowly emerge, and you will be able to add the finishing touches, allowing each plant and its companions to have their own spaces. As a reminder, you may wish to make a note on the plan of details of cultivation, particularly pruning, to help you while the plants mature. - 15266
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