How to create a beautiful garden in the courtyard
Answering netizens' questions on how to create a beautiful garden in the courtyard and knowledge about the three easy-to-grow green plants suitable for courtyard planting, continue reading below!
Many gardening enthusiasts have very spacious courtyards but don't know what kind of flowers to grow. In fact, many flowers bloom beautifully and are not very expensive. Planting a few in the courtyard can result in a mass blooming every year. Like the three flowers below, they are known as the "three treasures of the garden." Planting a few in the courtyard can turn it into a beautiful little garden.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea flowers are large and beautiful, not only rich in color but also full of blooms. They can be potted on the balcony or planted in the courtyard. Planting a few in the courtyard results in a mass blooming every year and is very popular.
Hydrangeas are easy to grow and not picky about soil, with general garden soil being sufficient for vigorous growth. When planting, some base fertilizer can be applied. For ground planting in the courtyard, a semi-shaded environment should be chosen as they are sensitive to strong sunlight. During the summer, when sunlight is too intense, appropriate shading should be provided.
In early spring, hydrangeas can be watered with some dilute fertilizer or apply some fast-acting compound fertilizer to help them grow robust foliage. Before summer, additional phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as monopotassium phosphate or Huaduo 2 fertilizer, can be applied to promote better blooming and more vibrant flower colors.
Clematis
If you want your courtyard's walls or fences covered in beautiful flowers, you can also grow some climbing plants, like clematis, which is a very beautiful flowering plant known as the "queen of vines" with large and beautiful flowers.
How to create a beautiful garden in the courtyard
Clematis can be planted in early spring. For potted plants, choose loose and well-draining soil. Using soil with too much clay can lead to poor soil aeration and waterlogging, causing root rot. For ground planting in the courtyard, choose a higher ground elevation and ensure good drainage during the plum rain season to avoid waterlogging.
In spring, which is the peak growing season for clematis, water it with a dilute liquid fertilizer every two weeks to encourage the rapid growth of new branches. Since clematis blooms on new branches, maintaining sufficient water and fertilizer can help it grow more new branches and increase the number of buds and flowers.
Although clematis requires sunlight for growth and blooming, it is also sensitive to strong sunlight. In the summer, make sure to provide appropriate shading. If exposed to strong sunlight for too long, it can easily burn the leaves, leading to yellowing and withering.
Rose
Many gardening enthusiasts with courtyards grow several rose bushes. They have beautiful flowers and a long blooming period. Whether potted or planted in the ground, they grow vigorously and bloom in large numbers until late autumn.