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Annuals Shrubs: SHRUBS ARE commonly grouped either with other shrubs or with herbaceous plants and annuals shrubs, but some kinds look their best planted as isolated specimens and some can be trained against walls. Magnolia stellata is an excellent example of the former type and pyracantha, Japanese quince (Chaenomelesjaponica), and ceanothus all do well against walls, where their stiff branches may provide support for genuine climbers, such as the less rampant varieties of clematis. Most shrubs take several years to attain their full size. In the meantime, temporary plants, such as dahlias, annuals shrubs and herbaceous perennials, can be used to fill the space until the shrubs require it all.
The wonderful thing about gardening is that you are free to create as you wish. Lovers of shrubs can establish a shrub border, while wonderful spot beds can be made with annuals shrubs; and roses can be really spectacular when they are grouped together. But surely the most interesting sight of all in the backyard must be the flower border that provides a little bit of everything—annuals shrubs, perennials, shrubs, bulbs and roses.
Consisting mainly of shrubs, this planting is a low-maintenance solution for a busy family. With a blaze of color, this garden is planted with shrubs that thrive in poor soil conditions. The emphasis is on rhododendrons, azaleas, and other acid-tolerant plants. The chosen plants, all grouped around the lawn, provide color and interest all the year around. The shrubs are interplanted with low-growing perennials and annuals shrubs for summer performance. The raised cultivation beds are arranged in an informal, asymmetrical layout to disguise the squareness of the plot. |
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