The matches that refresh the soil and hinder weeds are a simple and natural ally for those who dream of an orderly garden without too many thoughts. A few care are enough and create a green carpet that keeps the land fresh and limits the weeds.
Gardening is not only made of perfumed roses or flowery bushes: often it is the less flashy plants that really transform a green corner. The matches work in silence, keep humidity, protect the soil from the sun and prevent the weeds from turning everywhere. It is curious how, with the right choice, a flowerbed can almost take care of itself. And let’s face it, the satisfaction of seeing an orderly garden without continually leaning out to tear wires of grass is priceless.
It is worth knowing the most useful and decorative ones. Some resist drought, others prefer the shadow, but all have the same merit: make the garden easier to manage and more pleasant to look at. And after all, anyone who has even a vase on the balcony knows well how much these small allies can change the atmosphere of the house.
Pachysandra Terminalis: the perfect upholstery plant for the shadow
Among the most appreciated there is the Pachysandra terminalisan evergreen that grows quick and dense. It is ideal in those areas where grass does not take root, creating a shiny and compact carpet instead. The dark green leaves shine in light and in the spring small white flowers sprout which give a discreet touch.
We tend to think that the shadow is complicated to manage, but with this plant it becomes a strong point. It requires little: fresh soil and some initial watering. Then he proceeds on his own, covering the space and leaving very little margin to the weeds.
Vinca Minor: color and resistance
The Minor wineknown as Pervinca, is a hall that gives color and vitality. His lilac, white or blue flowers sprout several times a year, so much so that in mild seasons they can also be seen in winter.
His secret is the ability to adapt: it grows both in the sun and in half shadow, it does not fear poor land and does not ask for continuous maintenance. The carpet it creates is so compact as to discourage any infesting. A small flower that, without making noise, becomes the protagonist.
AJUGA REPANTS: The decorative più
Whoever seeks a scenic effect finds inAJUGA REPANTS the ideal solution. Its leaves, from green to purple, are accompanied by intense blue flower ears that sprout in spring. It is vigorous, fast and surprisingly not very demanding.
At the beginning it may seem too beautiful to be simple to manage, and instead it surprises: it grows alone, fills the empty spaces and remains decorative even in non -perfect soils. It is almost incredible how he manages to transform a neglected flowerbed into a live and colorful carpet, without asking great care.
Here are its characteristics:
- Leaves with shades from green to purple
- Intense blue flowers in spring
- Quick expansion also in common land
- Scenographic effect with little maintenance
- Ability to suffocate weeds with ease
Acre Sedum: the driving hall
There is not always the possibility of irrigating regularly. In these cases the Sedum acre Become a precious ally. It is a small but tireless succulent, capable of surviving long periods without water and still creating a compact carpet.
In summer he gives tiny yellow flowers that look like stars on the rocks or edges of the garden. Despite its extreme resistance, it performs the task of covering very well, leaving the weeds without space.
Thymus Serpyllum: perfume and utility
Il Thymus serpyllumO thyme Serpillo, combines beauty and utility. It has a creeping bearing that makes it perfect for borders and rocky gardens. In summer it is covered with pink and purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies, giving life and movement. But it is not just an aesthetic question: passing or touching the leaves, an intense and fresh perfume is released, difficult to ignore. Meanwhile, he does his protection work, keeping the land fresh and defending it from weeds.
Observing them grow, you realize how simple and more beautiful a garden can be at the same time. And the beauty is that they work in silence, without asking for too much in return.
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