With the improvement of living quality, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the improvement of family environment. As a part of the family, the courtyard not only provides a space for leisure and relaxation but also showcases the taste and cultivation of the owner. Regular plant combination is the key to creating a beautiful courtyard. This article will introduce you to the skills and related knowledge of regular plant combination, helping you to create a courtyard that is both beautiful and practical.
Principles of Regular Plant Combination1. Clear Theme: In regular plant combination, it is first necessary to determine the theme of the courtyard, such as Chinese, Japanese, European, etc. A clear theme helps with the subsequent selection and layout of plants.
2. Aesthetically Pleasing Shapes: The shapes of plants should match the overall style. For example, traditional and elegant plants are suitable for Chinese courtyards, while unique-shaped plants can be chosen for European courtyards.
3. Varied Heights: Plant combination should consider height differences to make the courtyard layered. Generally, the order from high to low is trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants.
4. Color Combination: The color combination of plants should be harmonious, combining warm and cool tones, or using plants of the same color series to achieve visual comfort.
5. Flowering Period Combination: Choose plants with different flowering periods to make the courtyard bloom throughout the four seasons, enhancing its观赏性 (visual appeal).
Skills for Regular Plant Combination1. Tree and Shrub Combination: Trees, as the main feature of the courtyard, can include pines, cypresses, and wutong trees; shrubs, as accompaniments, can include waxberries, azaleas, and honeysuckle.
2. Shrub and Ground Cover Plant Combination: Combining shrubs with ground cover plants, you can choose low-growing shrubs such as rhododendrons and boxwoods, combined with ground cover plants like orchid grass and stonecrop.
3. Flower and Ground Cover Plant Combination: Combining flowers with ground cover plants, you can choose bright flowers like roses and peonies, combined with ground cover plants like orchid grass and iris.
4. Color Combination: In terms of color combination, you can combine warm and cool tones, such as red, yellow, and blue; or use plants of the same color series, such as white, pink, and purple.
5. Flowering Period Combination: Choose plants with different flowering periods, such as cherry blossoms in early spring, peach blossoms in spring, lotus flowers in summer, and chrysanthemums in autumn, to make the courtyard bloom throughout the four seasons.
Precautions for Regular Plant Combination1. Consider the Growth Habits of Plants: When combining plants, it is necessary to understand the growth habits of various plants, such as sun-loving, shade-loving, drought-resistant, and cold-resistant, to ensure the normal growth of the plants.
2. Pay Attention to Plant Spacing: Plant spacing should be moderate, ensuring the normal growth of plants while avoiding overcrowding.
3. Consider Courtyard Function: According to the function of the courtyard, such as leisure, entertainment, and observation, choose appropriate plant combinations.
4. Avoid Plant Diseases and Pests: Choose plants that are resistant to diseases and pests to reduce maintenance costs for the courtyard.
Regular plant combination is the key to creating a beautiful courtyard. By understanding the principles, skills, and precautions of plant combination, we can create a courtyard that is both beautiful and practical according to our own needs, making our living environment more beautiful and sharing a green life.
References:
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[2] Li Ming, Zhang Xiaodong. Practice of Plant Configuration and Landscape Design in Family Courtyard [J]. Garden, 2017, 36(2): 45-49.