Definition and characteristics of small landscape plants Types and characteristics of small landscape plants Application skills of small landscape plants Conservation points Authoritative data and third-party comments With the acceleration of urbanization, people's requirements for the living environment are becoming increasingly high. In limited courtyard space, how to use small landscape plants to create a beautiful and practical green space has become the focus of attention of more and more families. This article will introduce you to the knowledge of small landscape plants and how to use them cleverly in the courtyard. Definition and characteristics of small landscape plants Small landscape plants, as the name suggests, refer to plants that are small in size and are generally less than 1 meter tall. These plants have the following characteristics: 1. Compact plant type, strong adaptability, and easy maintenance.
2. Various shapes and high plasticity can create rich landscape effects.
3. Significant ecological benefits will help improve air quality and reduce noise. Types and characteristics of small landscape plants 1. Herbal plants: such as Dianthus, Ophion, Viola, etc., have the characteristics of strong ornamental, fast growth, and resistance to pruning.
2. Shrub plants: such as crape myrtle, red rosewood, honeysuckle, etc., have beautiful plant types and rich colors, suitable for use as background plants in the courtyard.
3. Liane plants: such as wisteria, creeper, etc., have climbing properties and can create a vertical greening effect.
4. Flowers and plants: such as petunias, sunflowers, dwarf chrysanthemums, etc., are colorful and have long flowering periods, which are highlights in the courtyard landscape. Application skills of small landscape plants 1. Color matching: According to the overall color of the courtyard, select small landscape plants that coordinate with it to create a multi-layered landscape effect.
2. Scattered heights and heights: Reasonably match small landscape plants of different heights to form a well-organized landscape level.
3. Rhythm: Create a courtyard landscape with a strong sense of rhythm through repetition, symmetry, and gradual change.
4. Functional zoning: According to the functional needs of the courtyard, small landscape plants are applied to different areas, such as leisure areas, viewing areas, resting areas, etc. Key points for the maintenance of small landscape plants 1. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid stagnant water to avoid causing plant roots to rot.
2. Fertilization: Apply organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer in a timely manner according to the growth needs of plants.
3. Trim: Trim plants regularly to maintain beautiful plant types and promote plant growth.
4. Prevention of pests and diseases: Prevent and control pests and diseases in a timely manner to ensure the healthy growth of plants. Authoritative data and third-party comments According to the "2019 China Urban Greening Development Report", my country's urban greening coverage rate has increased year by year, and courtyard greening has become an important part of it. According to surveys, the application proportion of small landscape plants in courtyard greening has increased year by year, becoming an important choice for building an exquisite home.
Third-party critics point out that small landscape plants can not only beautify the environment, but also improve the quality of living, making them an ideal choice for greening modern family courtyards.
Small landscape plants play an important role in courtyard greening. Through reasonable selection and matching, a beautiful and practical green space can be created. During the maintenance process, pay attention to keeping the soil moist, timely fertilization, pruning and preventing pests and diseases, so that small landscape plants add more vitality and vitality to your home.