October 2009

fast, growing, plants, shrubs

 If you are looking for some fast growing trees and shrubs for your garden, check this list. 

Fast growing species
garden, invasive, plant, tree

There are some trees, shrubs or plants that once planted (they are not usually part of the natural habitat) take over the soil and light resources preventing other (desired) species from developing.

Invasive species
garden, plants, sandy, soil

If your garden is struggling with sandy soil there is good news. There are a lot of deciduous and coniferous plants that thrive in sandy soil. Check them out. 

Sandy soil species
draught, garden, plants, shrubs

Does your garden looks always thirsty? Maybe it's time to think on choosing some drought resistant plants.

Draught resistant species
hedge, leaves, persistent, plants

 A beauty of a garden hedge can decrease dramatically during winter, after loosing it's leaves. But there's hope. A lot of species used for hedging have persistent or semi persistent leaves, thus keeping their color and shape (almost) intact through the harshness of winter. Have a look. 

frost, garden, species

 If your garden has to endure the harshness of winter, make sure you plant species that can endure freezing temperatures. Plants that can't resist frost have to be planted in pots and moved indoors before the first frost. 

Frost resistant species
decorative, fall, leaf, shrubs

 The splendor of your garden can be enhanced not only through the color of the flowers or the spectacularity of you garden structures, but also through the leaves color of your shrubs or trees. 

Species with decorative leaves

 Rock gardens add a sense of wild beauty to your home by imitating at small scale a mountain scenery. Find out what flowers and shrubs look best in your rock garden. 

Rock garden plants