Abstract: The small courtyard is a small place in the city for leisure and relaxation. Its plant selection and layout directly affect our mood and comfort. If you also have a small courtyard, check out which plants are suitable for growing in the small courtyard. 1. Potted flowers...
The small courtyard is a small place in the city for leisure and relaxation. Its plant selection and layout directly affect our mood and comfort. If you also have a small courtyard, check out which plants are suitable for growing in a small courtyard.
1. Potted flowers Potted flowers are one of the most common plants in small courtyards. They are not only beautiful but also easy to move. There are many options for potted flowers, such as the fragrant baby's breath, the shade and cold resistant asparagus, etc.
2. Herbs Herbs are plants suitable for laying green spaces in small courtyards. You can choose some dwarf grass plants, such as azaleas, cauliflower, etc.
3. Climbing plants Climbing plants can make small courtyards more three-dimensional and make certain corners more vivid. Common climbing plants include ivy, wisteria, etc.
4. Deciduous shrubs Deciduous shrubs will become colorful in autumn, giving people a visual impact. Choosing some deciduous shrubs with richer colors, such as crabapple, hydrangea, etc., can make the small courtyard more layered.
5. Bonsai Plants Bonsai plants are very artistic plants. Their exquisite shapes and diverse postures are amazing. If you have ideas for landscape creation, you can try to choose some bonsai plants, such as fortune trees, money trees, etc.
6. Vegetable plants Vegetable plants are also common in small courtyards and allow you to eat your own organic ingredients. Common vegetable plants include cabbage, rapeseed, etc.
7. Aquatic plants Aquatic plants can allow you to add a water feature in a small courtyard, giving people a cool feeling. You can choose some aquatic plants such as lotus and water lilies.
8. Succulent plants Succulent plants are plants suitable for growing in small courtyards. They are not only beautiful but also easy to maintain. You can choose some succulent plants with unique forms, such as cactus, geraniums, etc.
9. Bamboo Plants Bamboo plants are plants suitable for growing in small courtyards and can be used to make fences or walls. You can choose some types of bamboo plants, such as golden bamboo, turtle bamboo, etc.
10. Chlorophytum plants Chlorophytum plants are also one of the common plants in small courtyards. Their leaves move vertically downwards, which can increase the three-dimensional feeling of the small courtyard. You can choose some spider plants with rich flower and leaf types, such as longevity flowers, green radish, etc.
11. Ornamental fruit trees Ornamental fruit trees will bloom in spring and bear fruits in summer, which can make the small courtyard more vibrant. Choose some small fruit trees, such as loquat, persimmon, etc.
12. Mixed planting of flowers and plants Mixed planting of flowers and plants can make the small courtyard richer and more diverse, and the above different plant types can be mixed together. You can choose plants with harmonious color matching for mixed planting.
13. Seasonal changes Depending on the seasons, plants in small courtyards can be replaced. For example, peach blossoms, peony, etc. can be selected in spring, tulips, roses, etc. can be selected in summer, chrysanthemums, dandelions, etc. can be selected in autumn, plum blossoms, camellia, etc. in winter.
14. Layout and design In a small courtyard, it is not only the choice of plants, but the layout design is also very important. Different plant types can be arranged according to certain rules to make the small courtyard more beautiful and comfortable.
15. Maintenance of small courtyards The maintenance of plants is an indispensable step in small courtyards. Regular watering, fertilization, pruning, etc. are needed to keep the plants healthy and make the small courtyards more beautiful.
It is very important to choose suitable plants in a small courtyard. You can choose plants based on factors such as your hobbies, seasonal changes, and layout design. Regular management is also needed during the maintenance process to make the small courtyard more beautiful.