Clematis in landscape design

Geometric flower beds

There are a large number of standard perennial flower bed schemes. Regardless of the shape of the flower bed, bright and tall plants should be planted in the center, medium-sized flowers in the middle, and low-growing ones at the edges.

Flowerbeds are usually designed in the form of one of the geometric shapes:

• Rectangle. Such flower beds are distinguished by their clear form. By combining flowers, you can make different patterns.
• Oval. Combining different types of plants allows you to create fascinating patterns on the flower bed.
• Circle. A round flower bed in the country is very popular, because this shape makes it easier to care for plants.
• Triangle. Such flower beds are quite rare, but they can be placed where there is not a lot of free space.

Recently, another common option for flower beds is planting plants in boxes up to one meter high. It is more difficult to create them, but there will be no problems with weeds and flower care.

Where to plant?

For planting, choose a sunny site. Some hybrids can grow and bloom in partial shade, but at least 6 o'clock in the afternoon sun is still needed. The soil requires fertile, moist, well-drained, neutral or slightly alkaline. Clay and damp with a close location of groundwater is not suitable. You will also need protection from the wind, as sharp gusts can break vines and flowers.

The decorative properties of the plant are perfect for decorating a suburban area:

• a single support entwined with a clematis looks very beautiful;
• an arch or a gazebo, twined in a semicircle with a flowering plant, create a unique romantic look in the garden;
• in the country, where there is no place for growing trees and shrubs, clematis will create the necessary shade;
• lush foliage with abundant flowering in the summer will close the wall opposite the window or fence, unaesthetic buildings;
• clematis planted along the fence create good sound insulation;
• a liana near a summer cottage or veranda will become additional protection from the scorching sun, and dense greenery and bright flowers will be an object of admiration;
• plants on a special lattice and a frame pyramid look unusual.

The vertical vine has several disadvantages:

• dense and dense foliage of the plant creates conditions for the appearance of dampness; this type of landscaping is not suitable for the northern wall;
• closing the windows, clematis strongly shades the room;
• climbing onto the roof, plants can ruin the gutter.

Clematis is used on alpine slides, rocky grottoes, gnarled trees, flower beds and lawns. Blooming ground cover species creeping in a carpet create unusual compositional solutions. In decorative vases and containers, they will help to decorate a terrace, veranda and even a balcony. Species that bloom at different times, when grown together, create a decorative appearance throughout the summer and autumn.

Flower bed design

There are many design options for decorating flower beds. You can always come up with your own version. But first, we propose to get acquainted with the already existing flower bed designs.

So, according to the design idea of ​​a flower bed, it happens:

Regular is a flower garden, which is a clear geometric shape or ornament. Such a flower bed is very similar to a carpet one, but it is distinguished by a geometric pattern.

When creating such a flower garden, the following conditions must be taken into account:

1. plants should not be in the shade at all;
2. they need to be planted not singly, but rather tightly;
3. for such a flower bed, not an orderly, but a group planting method is better;
4. flowers should be of the same height, time and flowering period;
5. after planting, a few plants should remain in case of replacing wilted flowers;
6. such beds consist of perennials and annuals; if desired, they can be decorated with perennial roses, peonies, hostas, as well as bulbous tulips, crocuses, lilies, daffodils, gladioli;
7. a regular flower bed is not the easiest to care for, it is better for beginners to use other types of flower beds.

• Carpet is the most time consuming. In addition to significant material costs, it will require artistic taste and knowledge of floristry. Flowers for such a flower bed are selected with good bushiness, one-level height, but different colors. A carpet flower garden is a drawing, and not necessarily a familiar carpet: it can be a cartoon character, animalism, a portrait. This is what makes it different from a regular flower bed.
• Raised is most common in cities. But amateur gardeners also arrange such flower beds from improvised material and even old carts and cars. The earth in such structures warms up faster, but it also needs to be watered more often. But alpines and dwarf trees look good here.

• Vertical is a flower bed or several mini-flower beds located at a height from the ground. When creating such a flower garden, a drain for water should be provided.
• Multidimensional - a more complex version of a vertical flower bed. This is a voluminous flower garden in the form of a specific animated image or piece of furniture. But it can also be a whole landscape composition with mountains, hills and reservoirs. The main thing is to think over watering such a "curvy" horse or gnome.

• An annular flower bed is created to frame a tree, a monument, a raised flower bed. The rule of planting plants in such a flower garden: from the high center to the low edge. In this case, you can create several multi-colored rings. If you plant an unpretentious purslane here, then it will withstand the hot sun, and partial shade, and light frost.
• An island composition can consist of a large stone and several perennial bushes. A distinctive feature is a small flower bed in a large colorless space. The main care consists in the timely mowing of the grass around the flower bed so that it does not fill the flower garden.

1. plants are different in appearance, but the same in color;
2. plants of the same species, but different colors and flowering times (a rose garden is a typical mono flower).

Irises in the garden - compositions and decoration

The variety of irises allows them to be used both in mono-plantings and in mixed flower beds. Tall varieties are usually vertical and background in a mixborder, medium-sized ones do not have a narrow "specialization", and dwarf irises can be found both in curbs and on rocky hills.

If you grow irises in mono-planting, after flowering, carefully remove the dried inflorescences and trim the dried tips of the leaves in a semicircle - this will prolong the decorative effect.

Even the iridarium, which combines several varieties of irises of different flowering periods, will not be bright all season, therefore it is advisable to supplement it with primroses and summer flowers (nasturtium, escholzia, petunia). The former will attract the eye when the irises are just waking up, the latter will add accents after they bloom and will complement the juicy xiphoid leaves. Stones look good with low grades, both large boulders and pebbles.

And of course, irises fit well into any space around a pond. You can also use them in a continuous flowering flower bed. At the same time, remember that irises grow in breadth, which means that when planting they need to leave a sufficient amount of space.

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Asters in landscape design

Aster is a very bright and unpretentious flower. With this plant, you can make a wonderful garden plot. All colors will open in late summer, early September. No wonder the aster is called the "Queen of Autumn".

The varietal variety of asters allows any gardener to arrange a beautiful flower garden in his summer cottage

A flower bed of asters always looks very laconic and will become an incredible decoration for any landscape. You can make sure of the diverse combination with the help of these photos of asters and different flowers in the flower bed.

When decorating a garden, you need to take into account the height of the flower. Plant length from 25 cm (dwarf) to 100 cm (giant).

Compact bushes with semi-double flowers are an excellent option for decorating a border in a garden bed

You can plant aster on flower beds, alpine slides, rabatkas, mixborders. The flower looks very advantageous in combination with natural stones of different sizes.

We present to your attention a photo of asters in landscape design:

Look at the photo of the decoration of the site with asters in the garden:

Asters can be planted anywhere: in the middle of a flower bed, along a garden path, or at the end of a vegetable patch.

It is better to plant dwarf asters along the contour of the flower garden, thereby you will make an accented transition to the main composition of plants. With this option, from the beginning of spring, flowers will decorate the flowerbed with dense greenery.

Beds with asters can be decorated using low-growing varieties. A low variety can be used as a bright spot inside a flower arrangement, or as a background aspect.

Tall asters with small flowers look good surrounded by low varieties with large buds

Tall asters can be used as an independent flower bed bouquet or in combination with long flowers.

Plants with which you can combine aster in design:

• Mordovik;
• fighter;
• oriental poppy;
• violet;
• geranium;
• badan.

In the photo, asters with marigolds - all the colors of autumn in one flowerbed

What to plant next to Astilba

Astilba is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ornamental plants. Indeed, its pyramidal "panicles" of all shades of purple-pink and white flowers stand out in any garden as a bright accent, and the variety of sizes and shapes of inflorescences allows astilbe to "fit" into many flower arrangements.

So, cultures with abundant greenery will perfectly harmonize with it - hosts, ferns, heucheras, woodruff, cuff, rogersia, podophyllum. Among the brightly flowering plants, irises, tulips, bells, tiarella, incense, hellebore, iberis can be safely recorded as successful neighbors of astilbe.

Different varieties of astilba also look great in group monoplants with varieties of different heights and colors. In the background, it is better to plant the highest astilbe, and with each row, reduce the planting height. In the same way, you can play with color - make transitions from light to dark.

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As you can see, there are countless options for creating gorgeous colorful compositions in any garden. Consider the agrotechnical features of your favorite plants, think over color schemes, and most importantly - do not be afraid to fantasize! And then your flower bed will become a real work of art, believe me.

Rutarius

A garden composition of driftwood, stumps and old tree trunks decorated with flowers is called rutaria (from the English root - root). This design option for a flower garden is popular not only because of its impressive appearance, but also because of its low cost: everything you need for rutaria can be found right on a suburban area or in the nearest forest.

When choosing woody material with an unusual shape, treat it with a decay preservative. Place a snag or tree stump in the garden so that the future flower garden looks appropriate. Rutary looks harmoniously:

• at the entrance to the garden;
• by the pond;
• next to the gazebo;
• in the far corner of the garden (especially bizarre driftwood).

To make an unusual planter out of a stump, remove the core, treat the tree with a protective agent, add earth and plant a plant inside the recess

"Blooming" tree stump looks charming and attracts attention

Chamomile, periwinkle, fern, phlox, cornflower, petunia, marigolds are ideal for decorating rutaria.

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Why do you need a support for clematis

It is not so difficult to make a support for clematis with your own hands. It is only necessary to prepare some materials and allocate a small amount of time.

Features of growing clematis

The plant in question does not tolerate transplantation. In this regard, clematis in the country must be immediately planted in a permanent place. You need to plant the plant in May-June.

How to make a support

Important! Clematis can grow in one place for up to 40 years. Most importantly, you need to properly prepare a pit for planting in a flower bed.

The best places for clematis

Wet and waterlogged soil types are not suitable for the flower. Therefore, they should not be planted in places where water stagnates or precipitation drips from the roof. In such areas, the vine will become infected with the fungus and die. Another unsuitable place is next to large trees. The vine has huge roots, so it will begin to compete with its neighbor on the site and will die in an unequal struggle.

Clematis loves the sun, and the root system grows well in the shade. For these reasons, stunted flowers or ornamental herbaceous plants are planted next to the liana.

For your information! A good combination of liana with hosta and rose.

Clematis in combination with other plants

Why does clematis need support

The flower can grow up to 4 m in length. For this reason, a stand for clematis is imperative. Without it, the vine will not be able to grow. The bush is very large and can fall to the ground under its own weight.

There are other factors that require a trellis for clematis:

• the plant looks much better upright. To decorate beautiful compositions, designers use only supports;
• the support will effectively fix the climbing bush. Thanks to her, various slugs and snails that can harm the plant will not start on it;
• taking care of clematis, which is fixed on a support, will be much easier. It will be easy for the owner to water it, spray it, apply fertilizer, and also prune it if necessary;
• support and clematis will make it possible to make a cozy place where you can hide well from the hot sunlight.

A stand for clematis must meet certain requirements:

• should be strong, comfortable to fix the flower shoots on it. In winter and autumn, the leaves will fall off, and only a bare trellis will remain;
• the material of the supports can be wood and metal. You can also use meshes of different configurations, pillars and arches;
• lattices are made of wooden planks. Their thickness should be up to 5 cm.

Purpose and options for using trellis for clematis in landscape design

Important! Clematis occupies a special place in landscape design. There are several options for how to make trellis for clematis

Possible interesting ideas:

• design in the form of lattices of windows and the roof of the gazebo. A green plant will create an original and beautiful effect of a green tent;
• a green fence will hide the ugly and boring walls of the country house;
• you can build pyramids near the fence, in the corners of the garden or around the perimeter;
• installation of trellises near a swing or bench. They will create a green roof effect;
• the plant can decorate the arch above the entrance or build several pergolas and create a unique green tunnel;
• the trellis can be made in the form of unique shapes.

Rabatka: chic layered floral border

The rabatka model came to Russia from abroad, but quickly gained popularity due to its bright colorful set of shades, chic ornamentation and an easy-to-follow step-by-step scheme.

In appearance, this model resembles an ordinary flower border, but differs in a multi-row filling with flower cultures.

Treat the soil (acidity, fertilization, watering). Plant three types of flower crops according to the principle of forming tiers. For the classic version, you will need to take three contrasting colors of plants, which also differ in growth height.

A bright handmade flower garden will brighten up your leisure time, and you will enjoy the work done. Flowerbeds and flowers in the country are the main element of the decor.

Do not stop there, search, study, create new vivid images and compositions. Decorating flower beds in the country is an active rest, a little supplemented with a drop of labor.

Country pond with your own hands

The dacha pond will become a bright decor for landscape design. Creating your own reservoir with your own hands will not be particularly difficult if you adhere to the general rules of execution. The highlight is the choice of location

Factors to look for when choosing a location:

1. Lack of direct sunlight. They can drain the pond, contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria, ooze and water bloom.
2. The absence of large trees near, whose roots can damage the frame of the garden lake, and falling leaves and branches will clog the water.

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Decorating a country garden with flowers

Landscaping of the cottage

The material for making the pond is also important. In the modern market of building materials, there are many options for an artificial reservoir. The most popular are polyvinyl chloride form and butyl rubber (service life 35-50 years);

The finished form of the reservoir is more expensive, its advantage lies in saving time for preparatory work: you just need to dig a pit of the required size and shape and place the base of the pond in it. The film solution is more economical, allowing you to experiment with the size and shape of the reservoir.

Garden decor

Beautiful decor of the suburban area

Step-by-step description of a country pond with a film base:

1. Digging a pit. First, terraces 0.3 * 0.2 m are dug, where 0.3 m is the depth and 0.2 m is the width. After - the main bowl.
2. To fix the base film, it is necessary to dig a small ditch around the perimeter of the reservoir, 0.15 m deep.
3. Level the bottom and remove stones.
4. Cover 5 cm of the bottom with clean sand and cover with a geotextile cloth.
5. Lay the base film along the perimeter of the pond, leaving a free edge margin of about 50 cm, secure the edges with heavy objects.
6. Fill the pond with water and leave for a day so that the film completely takes the shape of the future reservoir.
7. Cut off the excess film, leaving 25 cm of free edge under the blind area (its width is about 60 cm), which is laid on the cement mortar.
8. Decorating a summer cottage.

Pond decor can include creating a fountain, populating it with fish and aquatic plants, installing benches or a barbecue on the shore.

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Climbing plants

On flower beds, climbing plants are located on supports, as a rule, in the center.

• Vines and climbing plants are always welcome guests in the garden. They are distinguished by the rapid growth of shoots, carved foliage, numerous flowers, and sometimes attractive fruits.
• To achieve maximum beauty, you need to use supports, create an appropriate background.
• Use combinations of contrasting colors, for example, clematis can be planted in dark purple and white.
• Supports should be comfortable and easy to use.
• Climbing plants can decorate lampposts, unseemly buildings.

What to plant next to daffodils

Delicate and bright daffodils are among the very first to bloom in early spring. Alas, their age is short, therefore, in order to enjoy the colorful compositions with the participation of daffodils, the same early flowering cultures should be matched to them.The combination of these sunny yellow flowers with blue spines, purple hyacinths, blue muscari looks great in contrast. If you are a lover of monochrome, then you can choose white-flowered varieties of daffodils and, for example, combine them with the same tulips or hyacinths.

However, why are we talking only about pair combinations? Daffodils will look great on a flower bed, where several spring flowers will gather at once - from saffron and hazel grouse to tulips and pushinias - you just need to choose their colors and shades correctly.

Daffodils - planting and care rules
We plant daffodils according to all the rules.

Flower planting scheme

To make the flower bed look extremely beautiful, it must be formed in a lighted place, and flowers must be planted, observing the following rules:

• any flowers must be planted so that their heads are facing the sun;
• when planting between flowers, you need to leave a sufficient distance so that they can develop normally (before planting, it is advisable to study the information about the height of the plants, because it depends on this what distance should be between the plants);
• plants on a high leg are best planted in the center of the flower garden;
• flowers should be planted more densely at the edges of the flower bed and, accordingly, increase the distance between flowers when moving towards the center;
• since some flowers can only grow in the shade, you should not forget about this when planting (especially those flowers that bloom continuously);
• it is most correct to place flower beds at the very entrance to the house, near summer cottages or on a special alley with plants.