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Of course we are talking about plants. In addition to crop rotation we have to be careful when we are planing our plants arrangement to prevent diseases and pests.

Evergreen Shrubs

Evergreen shrubs are great decoration especially in autumn and winter days since they stay green through all season. Some evergreen shrubs are also suitable for hedges.

Crop Rotation

As we all know it is important that we don`t plant the same type of vegetables on the same place every year. This process is called Crop Rotation and it is important to the productivity and also the health of our garden.

Undemanding Perennial Plants

Undemanding Perennial plants that are suitable for those without any gardening experience.

Orchids

Orchids are popular gift for any occasion. But the Orchids care is different form the care for other house plants.

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Cypress - Conifer Suitable for hedge


Cypress is undemanding evergreen tree. Type "Emerald" keeps its fresh green color trough whole year. It is in pyramid shape and is extremely resistant to frost. In a few year it form a dense hedge (it grown approximately 5 cm per year). It should be pruned regularly (it does not tolerate a large cut). You can also leave it to grow natural: Final with below: Approximately 1meter; Height: to 4 meters


You should water it in dry season the first year after planing. Every spring we have to fertilize it with manure for conifers. 

Height of growth: up to 4 meters
It thrives in the sun, half shade and in the shadow.

Related posts:
Deciduous Shrubs - undemanding
Evergreen Shrubs - also good for hedge
May`s shrubs cut

Evergreen Ornamental Shrubs - also good for hedge

BOXWOOD


Boxwood (Buxus) is an evergreen shrub with strong oval leaves. It is very modest and insensitive. It can be shaped into various forms. We prune it in late spring, when we are no longer afraid of frost. You can also use it to border some flower or other beds. For this purpose are the best low sorts like  Suffruticosa and Blauer Heinz.




If you want the green Boxwood wall it last a decade to grow up. For the hedge is the best Rotundifolia.

Height of growth: 0,50 - 5 m (depends on type)
It thrives on the sun, in the half shade and also in the shade

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CHERRY LAUREL


Prunus laurocerasus. Very beautiful evergreen
shrub with soft green, shiny leaves.

It is also suitable for hedges. It prefers humus,
moist and slightly acidic soil. Generally tolerates heat, drought and cold, but you have to be careful at the purchase, because some sorts thrive only in areas with mild winter climate.





Height of growts: 2 - 3 m
It thrives on the sun and half shade

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OVAL-LEAVED PRIVET


Ligustrum ovalifolium.It is undemanding shrub, suitable for hedges. Is strong and evergreen in mild winter. Suitable for any type of soul.

 








 Height of growth: 3 m
It thrives on the sun, shade and half shade.



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WAYFARING TREE


Viburnum lantana. Is a beautiful ornamental shrub with colorful fruits. It blooms in spring (May - June). Color of blossoms is creamy.



Height of growth: 4 m
It thrives on the sun and half shade.

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 FRASER PHOTINIA "Red Robin"



Photinia fraseri "Red Robin". It is striking with its shiny leaves. Leaves stays on the brush in the summer and winter. It blooms in white. In autumn it is striking with orange-red colored leaves. The fruits are red and remain on the shrub for a long period of time.



Height of growth: 2 - 3 m
Grows best in half shade.



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ENGLISH HOLLY


Ilex aquifolium. Is an evergreen shrub. It has dark, green glossy leaves with spiny edges. The leaves are very decorative. Tolerates shade and pruning. It loves humus, permeable soils. We have to protect it from the sun. In the spring it gets red fruits. (some of the sorts are sensitive and does not tolerate the cold and winter sun.


 



Hight of growth: do 12 m
It grows in the shade.





Deciduous Shrubs - undemanding
Cypress - Conifer suitable for hedge
May`s shrubs cut