Selection of plants depending on the side of the light
Greening of facades, fences, structures begins with the definition of the side of the light on which the planting object is located. Depending on this, plants( annual or perennial) are already selected. There is a special list indicating the favorable growth of certain types of plants on this or that side of the world.
- In the north it is better to take root: ivy, camellia, jasmine, girlish grapes, garrie elliptical, horizontal cotoneaster, capuchin beautiful, forsytzia drooping, quince Japanese( or chaenomeles).
- In the south it is better to take root: honeysuckle, wisteria, actinidia colomict, cyanotus, callistemon, rose scantle, broom, rhododendron, large-flowered magnolia, clematis.
- In the west: camellia, wisteria, hops, grape-carrot, hionanthus, sweet-bitter nightshade, passionflower blue, carpenteria Californian, large-flowered magnolia.
- In the east: Japanese quince( or chaenomeles), ivy, clematis, pyracantha, Japanese kerriya, nasturtium, roundwood leopard, maiden grapes, hydrangea tree, elliptical garrie.
Principles of vertical landscaping
Like any form of landscape design, the vertical landscaping of the site has a number of principles, the observance of which contributes to the formation of an exquisite and beautiful design.
- It is undesirable to use bushes and flowers for vertical gardening of several groups at once, as this will lead to unnecessary variegation. In addition, the overall picture will look chaotic.
- Depending on the design of the veranda, house, fence and other objects, the arrangement of plants can be asymmetric and symmetrical. Also, plants can cover either the entire wall( when planting several species of lianas of one group), or partially( when planting only one species of lianas).
- Climbing plants, growing on the surface, contribute to the accumulation of dampness. And dampness spoils the material( especially the tree).Therefore, it is desirable to plant them in a well-lit area of the sun.
- Landing is done under the walls of houses. It is important to do this outside the blind area so that the water does not get wet under the foundation. It is also worth remembering that the water draining from the eaves should not flood the plants, so you need to properly place the pit.
- Supports for vertical landscaping should be reliable and durable, as they will subsequently withstand the severity of growing lianas.
What can be a support?
To maintain climbing plants, which eventually grow larger, a special is created from a cord or wire. For this, nails( or metal eyes) are attached to the wall. Then pull the wire between them with an interval of 2.5-3 centimeters.
Another way is the wooden grille .A ready-made grate is attached to the wall with screws. It is important to remember that there should be some space between the wall and the grate for good ventilation.
Finally, the easiest way is to use wooden tubs and boxes. To do this, they are placed near the wall near the veranda or balcony. In addition, in tubs and boxes you can plant heat-loving and winter-resistant plant species. «Attention! This method should be resorted to in the event that it is not possible to plant the climbing plant directly near the house. "
Selection of plants depending on the side of the light
Greening of facades, fences, structures begins with the definition of the side of the light on which the planting object is located. Depending on this, plants( annual or perennial) are already selected. There is a special list indicating the favorable growth of certain types of plants on this or that side of the world.
- In the north it is better to take root: ivy, camellia, jasmine, girlish grapes, garrie elliptical, horizontal cotoneaster, capuchin beautiful, forsytzia drooping, quince Japanese( or chaenomeles).
- In the south it is better to take root: honeysuckle, wisteria, actinidia colomict, cyanotus, callistemon, rose lace, broom, rhododendron, large-flowered magnolia, clematis.
- In the west: camellia, wisteria, hops, grape-carrot, hionanthus, sweet-bitter nightshade, passionflower blue, carpenteria Californian, large-flowered magnolia.
- In the east: Japanese quince( or chaenomeles), ivy, clematis, pyracantha, Japanese kerriya, nasturtium, roundwood leopard, maiden grapes, hydrangea tree, elliptical garrie.
Principles of vertical landscaping
Like any form of landscape design, the vertical landscaping of the site has a number of principles, the observance of which contributes to the formation of an exquisite and beautiful design.
- It is undesirable to use bushes and flowers for vertical gardening of several groups at once, as this will lead to unnecessary variegation. In addition, the overall picture will look chaotic.
- Depending on the design of the veranda, house, fence and other objects, the arrangement of plants can be asymmetric and symmetrical. Also, plants can cover either the entire wall( when planting several species of lianas of one group), or partially( when planting only one species of lianas).
- Climbing plants, growing on the surface, contribute to the accumulation of dampness. And dampness spoils the material( especially the tree).Therefore, it is desirable to plant them in a well-lit area of the sun.
- Landing is done under the walls of houses. It is important to do this outside the blind area so that the water does not get wet under the foundation. It is also worth remembering that the water draining from the eaves should not flood the plants, so you need to properly place the pit.
- Supports for vertical landscaping should be reliable and durable, as they will subsequently withstand the severity of growing lianas.
What can be a support?
To maintain climbing plants, which eventually grow larger, a special is created from a cord or wire. For this, nails( or metal eyes) are attached to the wall. Then pull the wire between them with an interval of 2.5-3 centimeters.
Another way is the wooden grille .A ready-made grate is attached to the wall with screws. It is important to remember that there should be some space between the wall and the grate for good ventilation.
Finally, the easiest way is to use wooden tubs and boxes. To do this, they are placed near the wall near the veranda or balcony. In addition, in tubs and boxes you can plant heat-loving and winter-resistant plant species. «Attention! This method should be resorted to in the event that it is not possible to plant the climbing plant directly near the house. "
