Anyone who has a summer cottage is undoubtedly lucky. But with all the joy, many questions arise. When you look at a fence, often the first thought that comes to mind is what could be planted along the fence. And everything would be fine if not for one BUT, there is usually a solid shadow along the fence.
This question can be answered if you know the purpose of such plantings - for beauty in the form of flower beds, for protection from road dust, or to hide from the prying eyes of neighbors and passers-by. What if you combine all these tasks into one?
I would like to immediately note that planting tall trees along the boundary is prohibited, so we look at shrubs or low-growing trees. When planting ornamental plants along the fence, it is very important to correctly maintain the distance to the fence and any structure, since the powerful root system can intertwine and disrupt even concrete structures. This will make caring for you convenient and easy. When planting low-growing trees, they retreat 3-5 m, and 1-1.5 m to shrubs. In the shade along the fence they plant: hydrangea, grapes, honeysuckle, turf, vines, forsythia, raspberries, rose hips.
From berry bushes You can often see chokeberry and hawthorn growing along the fence. can become a decoration for a fence in the summer, and in the fall produce delicious fruits that look like a cross between gooseberries and kiwis. Rowan regularly produces shoots that will have to be dealt with.
When planting rose hips, sea buckthorn and hawthorn, be aware of the presence of thorns that can injure pets and small children. However, this will be a good protection against pests.
Flowers emphasize the advantages of the fence or, conversely, focus on the shortcomings. Plant dahlias, delphinium, rudbeckia, which are unpretentious and bloom twice a season. Roses and peonies will beautifully cover the dullness and dullness of the fence.
From vegetables in the shade grows well, garlic, rhubarb, wild garlic.
Planting in front of the house and along the fence has recently gained momentum in popularity. This primarily applies to spruce, dwarf thuja and juniper.
From the street side often planted are lilac, chestnut, and birch. Regular pruning will keep trees from growing and maintaining their shape.
It is not necessary to plant an impenetrable hedge along the fence; for an accent, you can plant a single plant, for example, mackerel, Japanese meadowsweet or buldenezh.
As you can see, the range of plants that can be planted along the fence is not huge enough, but there is a choice, the main thing is to approach this issue with love and imagination.
Before you start planting plants along the fence, you need to carefully assess the ecology summer cottage. Pick up necessary plants should be based on the condition of the soil, the degree of illumination of the site and the climatic characteristics of the region.
Shrubs and subshrubs near the fence at the dacha
The most popular among shrubs that are used as a hedge or to cover a fence is turf. It attracts gardeners with its high growth rate and interesting silvery leaves with white edges.
If you plant only 2-3 bushes of deer along the fence, then by autumn the young bush reaches a meter in height and is fully formed. IN winter period The shrub will also delight the eyes of the owners of the site with its brown-red color of the wicker stem, which stands out against the background of snow.
If it is necessary to form a dense hedge along the fence, then it is best to plant viburnum (spirea) on the site. It has bright dark crimson and yellow leaves. Spiraea also looks great with golden edging on its leaves. The plant blooms in June-July for three weeks. Spiraea grows at a speed of 40 cm per growing season and forms a dense hedge, completely covered with foliage. Due to its rapid growth, spirea is pruned, so the plant can be formed into bushes various sizes and shapes. Excellent result can be achieved by alternating spirea of different colors. But in order to achieve the desired result, the vesicle must grow in a well-lit area, otherwise the leaves of all types will have the same green color.
In your design, you can also combine the useful with the beautiful by planting chokeberry (chokeberry) along the fence. In spring, such a shrub blooms with beautiful inflorescences of soft pink color, and at the end of summer it will delight you with an abundance of black berries with a sweet-tart taste. Autumn foliage chokeberry takes on a beautiful red tint. However, those who decide to plant chokeberry on their plot should be prepared for frequent fight against shoots.
You can also plant near the fence berry bushes: raspberries, game, currants, etc., or beautifully blooming ornamental shrubs: rosehip, lilac.
Trees near the fence at the dacha
Exists a large number of ornamental plants that are great for planting along the fence. These may be maple species that have an unusual feathery color (riverine, Tatarian); willows (ash, twisted, purple, Russian, Caspian, basket, ash); buckthorn; chestnut; Linden; dwarf birch; different kinds coniferous trees.
Creepers for decorating a country fence
A solution to the problem of decorating a fence with plants can be a vine or grapes. Since these plants:
Unpretentious to growing conditions;
Does not require a special place;
Do not take up much space;
Many varieties of vines will delight you with beautiful flowers.
Planting grapes along the fence will not be difficult. To do this, you need to dig small holes along the fence at a distance of a meter from each other, the depth of each hole should be at least 40 cm, and plant prepared seedlings in them. It is not recommended to plant climbing plants less often, since the plants, for the most part, will not grow in width, but in height.
Flowers by the fence at the dacha
Flowers planted along the fence will not be able to hide all the design flaws. On the contrary, they draw attention to themselves, and all shortcomings immediately become noticeable. Designers recommend decorating the fence with flowers to highlight its beauty. However, if the site is fenced with a decent fence, then along its entire length you can create an interesting flower bed, which will be located in several rows. Caring for such a flower bed is quite labor-intensive. In the spring you will have to plant new flowers and remove old plants in the fall.
You can also plant bushes of perennial flowers along the fence: roses, peonies. But without proper care and a properly designed compositional solution, they will not be able to become a good decoration for a fence on a summer cottage.
Did you like the article? Share on social networks!Many owners country houses and garden plots are often dissatisfied appearance their fence around the yard, some want to hide their home from prying eyes, while others need to strengthen the slope near their site. It is very important to carefully approach the issue of choosing plants suitable for certain conditions so that the result of the work is not only pleasant, but also of high quality. Today you will learn about what can be planted along a fence in a dacha or suburban area (photo examples of the best plants are attached).
Selection of plants depending on the type of fence
The issue of choosing plants for planting near a fence should be approached more than carefully and several factors should be taken into account:
- subtleties of plant care;
- purpose of planting (decorative, for protection from direct sunlight);
- amount of light and wind strength in the area:
- site planning;
- features of the fence (height, color of the structure, condition of the fence, etc.);
- compatibility of certain plants (some plants, for example, are not at all “friendly” with each other);
Plant matching plants nearby
- peculiarities life cycle plants (some plants have very powerful root system, which can simply deform the fence; it is also important to select “live” compositions in such a way that their flowering period practically coincides);
- soil composition, climate specifics, groundwater depth.
Attention! In small areas, it is undesirable to place tall, powerful plants, since they will not only shade almost the entire area, depriving the flowers and crops growing on the site of the opportunity to fully develop, but will also reduce the already “modest” size of the garden/vegetable garden.
It is also important to take into account the features of the fencing structure, since it indirectly affects the development of plants. For example, if the fence is made of wood, the freedom of action is almost limitless (you can plant any flowers, shrubs, trees). WITH metal fence everything is somewhat more complicated, since metal tends to heat up, which means that only hardy, unpretentious plants can survive around it. The mesh fence, of course, will become a haven for any climbing plants.
What to plant along the fence
Depending on which side the plants are planned to be planted on, the selection of the most suitable ones should be made taking into account certain features. What decorative (and not only) crops are suitable for these purposes will be discussed further.
Plants for planting from the inside
WITH inside There is usually a larger amount of shadow around the fence, and less wind gets there, which means there are practically no limits to your imagination. Among the most popular compositions experienced gardeners The following are usually distinguished.
Mixborders. They are complex compositions consisting mainly of hardy, unpretentious and, at the same time, aesthetically attractive plants. When creating a mixborder, it is important to consider some subtleties. Firstly, tall plants are planted closer to the fence, and small ones are planted further from the fence. Secondly, it is advisable to leave a certain distance between the mixborder and the fence. Thirdly, if you decide to create a spectacular mixborder near the fence, take into account the fact that plants in such compositions always grow very quickly.
Mixborder
A shrub composition consisting of small plants with a long flowering period will look great. It could be spirea, hydrangea. Suitable “company” for these plants are: magnolia, boxwood, etc. Near the bushes you can plant, for example, plants that cover the ground with a “carpet” (periwinkle, phlox).
Another successful mixborder option is coniferous. For example, you can plant fir, dwarf spruce/pine, thuja, etc. near the fence. Narcissus, iris, and heuchera will look great in this composition. They will add spice to the mixborder decorative stones, moss, etc.
Ornamental shrubs. Great for home grown There are various bushes near fences and fences. For example, park varieties of roses, although they bloom only for one season, during this short time they can adequately decorate the area and delight with a delicate aroma. Jasmine, which is not at all afraid of the shadows and is completely unpretentious, will be just as beautiful. Bladderwort - non-standard, but very effective solution: The plant looks impressive thanks to its bright burgundy leaves and is easy to trim.
Fruit bushes. Perfect solution for those for whom only a decorative function is not enough. So, barberry will become not only beautiful ornamental plant, but will also delight you with its unusual taste of fruits. Hazel - lush flowering plant, which will not only decorate the fence, but also delight you with delicious nuts in the fall.
Plants for planting on the street side
The best option for planting with outside The fence includes various decorative varieties of trees, vines, and large varieties of flowers.
Climbing plants for decorating a fence
Trees located on the outside of the fence should serve not only decorative purposes, but also protective function. They should be able to withstand pruning well and not be too valuable, so as not to suffer over time from the wrong hands. Optimal options Birch, pine, rowan, chestnut, elm, etc., which will perfectly cover the fence from the outside, are considered.
Shrubs, including fruit-bearing or even thorny ones, can become a worthy alternative to trees. Rosehip, viburnum, and lilac are suitable for these purposes.
By the way, not only trees can be used as decorative decoration or protection for the outside of the fence. Tall, large mallows or dahlias can cope with this task perfectly.
Plants to strengthen the slope
To strengthen and at the same time decorate the slope, special plants and trees are used that are able to survive in such unusual areas located at an angle. The same coniferous trees can become an excellent decoration for such an area and at the same time slightly strengthen the soil. And the whole point is in the particular structure of their root system: it is of the fibrous type.
Not only trees grow well on the slopes, but also various types of shrubs, such as mock orange (garden jasmine), lilac, dwarf cherry, etc.
Conifers strengthen the soil
If the slope in your plot/garden is so sharp that it resembles a cliff, don’t hesitate to plant fieldfare or staghorn sumac. These plants are able to survive even on an almost vertical slope. In addition, almost any soil is suitable for them, and they are not afraid of the sun/shadow.
Perennial grasses are another option for steep slope. They will not only decorate such an area, but also strengthen it. These include ordinary ivy, axe, pachysandra, etc.
How to isolate yourself from your neighbors
The desire to hide from prying eyes, even if they are neighbors, is a common thought for any person. Moreover, the desire to hide from neighbors is not always a reason to cover the fence with plants. Hedge on an existing one - a luxurious spectacle and a delight for the soul.
It will be possible to completely close the fence using any variety of vines or the same wild grapes that autumn period bursts with bright colors. These plants are characterized by active growth and do not require special care.
Advice. When choosing climbing plant to create a “living” hedge, pay Special attention on vines, the most unpretentious of which (and at the same time actively growing) is ivy.
Coniferous trees will perfectly hide the area from prying eyes: fir, for example, is not particularly fussy to care for and can easily be trimmed. Juniper not only blooms luxuriously and grows quickly, but also adapts perfectly to almost any weather conditions.
Many owners of country houses and summer cottages strive to achieve perfection in everything. After all, even the most beautiful house with balconies or a gazebo will look dull and out of place against the backdrop of an unkempt yard. You can achieve comfort in various ways.
Flower beds along the fence, photos of which can be found in gardening magazines and landscape design, will become an excellent decoration for any area. Moreover, you do not have to resort to the help of experienced specialists and pay exorbitant amounts of money for their services. This article will teach you how to properly design flower beds along a fence with your own hands, select interesting combinations plants and care for them.
Decorating the area near the fence
Note! If you want to create a mixborder - a flowerbed consisting of various plants that together provide continuous flowering - you will have to put in a lot of effort. Mixborder requires:
- cultivation;
- trimmings;
- timely transplantation;
- glaze;
- application of fertilizers;
- the use of special preventive agents aimed at combating plant diseases.
Therefore, if you are not ready for such responsibility, you can use schemes that are simple and accessible for arranging your flower bed along the fence.
Features of arrangement of mixborders
Most often, a flower bed is created along the fence from perennials, but they can also be supplemented by annual plants, as well as ornamental shrubs small size and small coniferous trees. The most daring schemes may include potted flowers and cereal plants. Despite all the difficulties of caring for them, such compositions look very impressive.
Note! When selecting compositions, do not forget to include plants that can set the shape and height. Their professionals are called skeletons.
Most often, the landing zone is conditionally divided into three parts of unequal sizes. Plants with voluminous shapes and intricate leaves are planted at the back. Then you can place tall flowers that have a straight stem, plants of medium height that lack lush foliage. You can finish with low ground cover and annuals.
Combination of perennials
Symbols on the diagram:
- No. 1 – Endress geranium;
- No. 2 – soft cuff;
- No. 3 – majestic geranium;
- No. 4 – whorled coreopsis;
- No. 5 – shrubby cinquefoil;
- No. 6 – ptarmika yarrow;
- No. 7 – decorative bow;
- No. 8 – fennel multigrass;
- No. 9 - Bonar verbena;
- No. 10 – boxwood;
- No. 11 – decorative wormwood;
- No. 12 – lofant;
- No. 13 – Echinacea purpurea;
- No. 14 – khatma;
- No. 15 – clemantis.
View from above
If you are specifically interested in a flower bed along a fence, then an English mixborder is perfect for such placement. This flower garden is based on a combination of wild and garden perennial plants. Planting near the fence can be emphasized with flower beds near the walls of the house and on the lawn along the paths. The shape of the composition can be geometric or free.
Composition “Four Seasons”
The composition “Four Seasons” is a flower garden that has continuous flowering. If you can correctly combine all its components, you will have a blooming flowerbed on your site, starting in spring and ending in late autumn.
Note! Add to "Four Seasons" tall grass, conifers, periwinkle and then your flowerbed will retain its attractiveness even in winter time of the year.
"Four Seasons"
When selecting components for your planting, consider the size of the future flower bed. Perennials and flowers must be in complete harmony, otherwise an oversaturation of one or the other can lead to dissonance and disorder.
Low-growing perennials look more attractive when planted in large groups. Those low-growing plants that bloom at the beginning of the year (these include muscari, snowdrops, hyacinths, etc.) should be placed in front.
Pyrethrums, foxgloves, and tulips will look great in the middle. Back it is better to plant sedums, sedums and chrysanthemums mixed with gray fescue and mantle.
Of course, it is unlikely that you will be able to create a perfectly balanced composition in one season, so you can use ready-made composition schemes.
Ready-made schemes for flower beds
To design the corner part of the fence, the “Piece of Cake” pattern, which has a diameter of about 2 m, is suitable.
"A piece of cake"
Symbols on the diagram:
- No. 1 – dark red daylily;
- No. 2 – silver wormwood;
- No. 3 – Macedonian bark;
- No. 4 – heuchera;
- No. 5 – clean.
The diagram clearly shows the number of plants being planted.
For those who cannot stand waiting for a long time, we can recommend a fast-growing composition.
"Fast-growing composition"
The diagram indicates:
- No. 1 – rose stock (yellow, red, white);
- No. 2 – decorative sunflower;
- No. 3 – Icelandic poppy;
- No. 4 – St. John’s wort;
- No. 5 – cardinal lobelia;
- No. 6 – catnip;
- No. 7 – Poskharsky’s bell;
- No. 8 – blue catananche;
- No. 9 – gravilate;
- No. 10 – sedum;
- No. 11 - heuchera.
Flowers on the diagram
To obtain a more expressive and spectacular flower garden, you can use the technique of combined planting of perennials with annual plants. You can use the patterns you already know with perennials, adding annual flowers to them.
Thanks to this technique, you can cover unattractive places that open up after perennial plants stop flowering.
It is better to start designing such a composition with a sketch on paper with colored pencils. This will allow you to see more clearly color combination that you intend to do on your site.
Mixed flower bed
In the diagram above you can see the predominance of purple, pink, red and orange hues that frame the natural greenery of the leaves. Good option for any yard. Tree heliotrope (No. 1) combines well with Sander tobacco (No. 2), New Guinea balsam (No. 4) and marigold (3).
All knowledge comes with experience. Newbie gardening work can also decorate his site no worse than a professional designer. Perennials will help the owner with this - plants that bloom for more than one season, but for three or more years.
Such flowers are less demanding; they do not have to be replanted at the beginning of each season; as a rule, they do not require complex care.
How flowerbeds of perennials are created, which perennial flowers for a flowerbed are suitable for a particular season, and what a perennial flowerbed is - you can learn about everything from this article.
Types of flower beds
Depending on the area and shape of the suburban area, in what order the buildings located on it are located, the shape and size of the flower beds are selected.
There is a clear rule regarding the size of the flowerbed - it must correspond to the parameters of the summer cottage. For example, if the house is located deep in the yard, a central flowerbed of a round, rectangular or fancy shape will be relevant.
Equally common are long flower beds running parallel to the driveway or path leading to the entrance to the house.
Advice! Photos of successful compositions will help you choose the most suitable flower bed for each landscape. It will be much easier for a beginner to repeat the experience of a designer than to create own project from scratch.
Depending on the shape and filling, flower beds are divided into the following groups:
Advice! You shouldn’t choose complex compositions for your first experiment; it’s quite enough to arrange 3-5 in one flowerbed. different varieties flowers or choose plants of the same type, but of different shades.
How to arrange flowers in a flower bed
Perennials will delight the owner's eye for several seasons. To properly create flower beds in your dacha, first of all, you need to select plants that suit each other. It is important to take into account the period of their flowering, the shade of the peduncles, the flowers’ requirements for soil composition, watering, fertilizer and other care.
Depending on how often the owner of the plot will have to care for his flower beds, flower beds are divided into three categories:
Attention! Choosing flowers from the third group for your plot is advisable only for those who permanently live in the country and can pay attention to plants every day. Then the flowerbed continuous flowering will always be neat.
How to make a flower bed beautiful and functional
Flowerbeds of perennials are planned in the same way as ordinary flower beds, consisting of annual plants. The main rule here is that the flowerbed always looks beautiful, that is, new buds constantly bloom on it. This is understandable, because withered inflorescences and drooping leaves do not look very attractive.
In addition, there is one more rule - before planting a flower garden, you need to draw its plan on paper. This will help not only to correctly arrange flowers according to shades and flowering dates, but also to take into account the size of the space allocated for the flowerbed.
Multi-tiered flower beds, which combine flowers of different heights, require special attention. So, for example, in round or oval flower beds the most tall plants They are planted in the center, flowers of medium height appear in the second tier, and the border of the flower bed is made of low-growing flowers.
Advice! When planting perennial flowers in a complex flower bed, it is necessary to take into account that the bushes will grow every year. Free space is left between the plants, and for aesthetics in the first year it is filled with low annuals.
It will be much easier to decorate a flowerbed at your dacha with your own hands if you follow the plan. It is convenient to transfer the planting scheme depicted on paper to the ground in squares: the drawn drawing is divided into zones and one by one they are transferred to the soil. To mark the area, use wooden pegs, crushed chalk or lime.
It is convenient to draw diagrams of continuous flowering beds of perennials with colored pencils or paints - this way it is immediately clear how the flower garden will look at the height of the season. A color scheme will help you correctly create a color composition, arrange similar or contrasting tones of inflorescences.
We create a continuously blooming flowerbed at the dacha with our own hands
Landscape design suburban area should look neat not only on a summer day. Flower beds, lawns and flower beds should attract the attention of guests at any time of the year, especially since perennial plants such a task becomes quite feasible.