Characteristics of ground cover plants and shrubs Application of ground cover plants and shrubs Conservation of ground cover plants and shrubs With the acceleration of urbanization, people have higher and higher requirements for the living environment. Greening landscapes can not only beautify cities, but also improve air quality and improve residents 'quality of life. In the selection and application of ground cover plants and shrubs, how to create a beautiful and practical ecological landscape has become the focus of attention of many landscape designers and horticulture enthusiasts. This article will discuss the characteristics, application and maintenance of ground cover plants and shrubs, hoping to provide some useful reference for your ecological landscape design. Characteristics of ground cover plants and shrubs 1. Ground cover plants refer to those plants that can cover the ground and form a natural landscape. They have the following characteristics: (1) fast growth rate and large coverage area;(2) well-developed root systems, with strong soil conservation capabilities;(3) Strong adaptability, drought, cold and barren tolerance;(4) Rich varieties and large space for selection.
2. Shrubs and shrubs refer to those plants with a height of 1-3 meters. They have the following characteristics: (1) luxuriant branches and leaves and high ornamental value;(2) short growth cycle and easy maintenance;(3) Strong adaptability, can be applied to a variety of garden landscapes;(4) There are many varieties and large space for choice. Application of ground cover plants and shrubs 1. Application of ground cover plants (1) Greening the ground and beautifying the environment;(2) Reduce soil erosion and maintain soil fertility;(3) Regulate climate and improve air quality;(4) Provide habitat for insects, birds and other organisms.
2. Application of shrubs: (1) Create natural landscapes and increase the sense of hierarchy in the garden;(2) Isolate spaces and divide functional areas;(3) Block line of sight and protect privacy;(4) Provide shelter for other plants. Maintenance of ground cover plants and shrubs 1. Maintenance of ground cover plants (1) Water timely to keep the soil moist;(2) Apply fertilizer timely to supplement nutrients;(3) Control pests and diseases to ensure plant health;(4) Trim the shape to maintain beauty.
2. Brush maintenance (1) Water timely to keep the soil moist;(2) prune timely to keep the tree shape beautiful;(3) Prevent and control pests and diseases to ensure plant health;(4) Fertilize maintenance to supplement nutrients.
Ground cover plants and shrubs play an important role in ecological landscape design. Reasonable selection and application of ground cover plants and shrubs can not only beautify the environment, but also improve air quality and improve residents 'quality of life. In future garden landscape design, we must Fully tap the potential of ground cover plants and shrubs and contribute to creating a beautiful ecological landscape.
According to the "2019 China Garden Industry Annual Report" released by "China Garden" magazine, the market scale of my country's garden industry is expanding year by year. Garden landscape design is paying more and more attention to ecology, environmental protection, and aesthetics. The application of ground cover plants and shrubs occupies an increasingly important position in garden landscape design. In-depth understanding of the characteristics, application and maintenance of ground cover plants and shrubs is of great significance to landscape designers and horticulture enthusiasts.