I thought a garden chat and photo thread would be a good idea.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
Correct: The magic word locally is native plants, or nowadays probably also “climate change adapted.”
And then you can keep it simple.
Trees – a tree care specialist will come when they get older. Usually not needed in the first 50 years.
Meadow – mow twice a year, otherwise no work needed.
Perennial beds – if you choose species suited to the site, they require little maintenance. Maybe divide them occasionally, but ideally they maintain a natural balance.
Shrubs/hedges – ok, these need to be trimmed to shape, at any desired size. The clippings can be used to create a deadwood hedge. Perfect reuse of residues with maximum benefit.
The time saved this way can then be invested in a stream or pond (without fish). And if you want to go further, you can add vegetable beds.
Yes, I know – you only reach such an ideal after a few years.
And then you can keep it simple.
Trees – a tree care specialist will come when they get older. Usually not needed in the first 50 years.
Meadow – mow twice a year, otherwise no work needed.
Perennial beds – if you choose species suited to the site, they require little maintenance. Maybe divide them occasionally, but ideally they maintain a natural balance.
Shrubs/hedges – ok, these need to be trimmed to shape, at any desired size. The clippings can be used to create a deadwood hedge. Perfect reuse of residues with maximum benefit.
The time saved this way can then be invested in a stream or pond (without fish). And if you want to go further, you can add vegetable beds.
Yes, I know – you only reach such an ideal after a few years.
Yes, beyond a certain size, a gardener becomes necessary.
I have almost 1300 sqm (14000 sq ft), and a significant part of it is steep slope.
But there are so many beautiful or unusual plants.
You don’t have to plant a 150-meter (490 feet) hedge. Often a few meters (feet) are enough for privacy screening. Branches can be chipped to create mulch for the garden beds.
I have almost 1300 sqm (14000 sq ft), and a significant part of it is steep slope.
But there are so many beautiful or unusual plants.
You don’t have to plant a 150-meter (490 feet) hedge. Often a few meters (feet) are enough for privacy screening. Branches can be chipped to create mulch for the garden beds.
Vicky Pedia3 May 2020 20:08The orchid season is beginning!
It starts with cowslips, followed by wood anemones, and currently the early-purple orchid. In 14 days, the lady’s slipper orchid and bird’s-nest orchid will appear.
It starts with cowslips, followed by wood anemones, and currently the early-purple orchid. In 14 days, the lady’s slipper orchid and bird’s-nest orchid will appear.
Vicky Pedia3 May 2020 20:50Woman's shoe! Not high heels! I’m cracking up ....
Vicky Pedia3 May 2020 22:03@Müllerin with a heart. I'm thrilled!!!! Thank you so much!
Winniefred9 May 2020 11:55A complete new landscaping project is definitely exciting, but also time-consuming in terms of planning. We didn’t have to plan much ourselves because, with an older building, many features were already in place—such as seating areas, a pavilion, carport, various flowerbeds, and so on. Even mature fruit trees were already there.
Personally, I would also make sure to plant mostly native species that are adapted to the new climate conditions. For a large plot, big trees that live a long time would be a must for me—linden, oak, beech, etc. Sitting under those someday, enjoying a coffee—priceless—and you simply can’t get better, cooling shade. I am also a big fan of partially wild meadows. They require little maintenance, are good for insects and birds, and look attractive. Hardy, perennial shrubs are great too; they need little care. You might have to divide or fertilize them every few years, but basically they take care of themselves. If everything is mixed together naturally, you can have blooms in your garden from March to October, and even in winter with plants like hellebores (note, they are toxic). The icing on the cake would be a large pond that sustains itself through proper planting, though I don’t have much experience with that. But it would certainly be a great feature! Of course, you can combine this with things that suit your own needs—comfortable seating areas in different spots, maybe a play lawn, and space for a tent for bigger celebrations, so just a normal patch of lawn.
In any case, when designing a complete new garden, it’s possible to plan everything so that it requires little work but brings a lot of joy and is still very beneficial for the environment.
Personally, I would also make sure to plant mostly native species that are adapted to the new climate conditions. For a large plot, big trees that live a long time would be a must for me—linden, oak, beech, etc. Sitting under those someday, enjoying a coffee—priceless—and you simply can’t get better, cooling shade. I am also a big fan of partially wild meadows. They require little maintenance, are good for insects and birds, and look attractive. Hardy, perennial shrubs are great too; they need little care. You might have to divide or fertilize them every few years, but basically they take care of themselves. If everything is mixed together naturally, you can have blooms in your garden from March to October, and even in winter with plants like hellebores (note, they are toxic). The icing on the cake would be a large pond that sustains itself through proper planting, though I don’t have much experience with that. But it would certainly be a great feature! Of course, you can combine this with things that suit your own needs—comfortable seating areas in different spots, maybe a play lawn, and space for a tent for bigger celebrations, so just a normal patch of lawn.
In any case, when designing a complete new garden, it’s possible to plan everything so that it requires little work but brings a lot of joy and is still very beneficial for the environment.
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