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Framework Trees Shrubs: Once garden trees have been chosen and plotted on a plan, use shrubs to build up the framework trees shrubs of the planting. Distribute those that have evergreen leaves over the whole of the garden. This is advisable for two reasons: first, it will give a certain amount of form to the entire plot, and second, it will prevent one particular corner from- becoming heavy and unchanging, which might be the case if the evergreens were all planted together. In very small gardens where there is no room for trees, shrubs must take their place, creating focal points and structure.
Grass, growing in the shade of trees and shrubs, has to compete with them for food as well as moisture. Relieve the pressure of this competition by providing for the needs of the trees and shrubs as •well as the grass. Fertilize the lawn regularly and also the trees and shrubs. So far as possible, place the fertilizer intended especially for the trees and shrubs deep in the soil so that their roots are encouraged to strike downward. This may be done by using the method described below. Fertilizer intended primarily for the grass is applied at the surface.
Unless you have enough ground to form a small arboretum, trees must of necessity be regarded as background or framework trees shrubs plants. Because trees are so important, they should be chosen carefully and positioned strategically. For a small garden, choose smaller trees, with the emphasis on those that are relatively slow growing. If there are established trees in the garden, try to make use of them, as nothing gives a greater sense of maturity.
Not only do these provide interesting contrasts of foliage texture and color throughout the year, they also act as a foil for many deciduous shrubs. |
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