Your ideal garden: Five beautiful plants you should have in your garden

With the pandemic still going on, some people discover new hobbies that they thought they didn’t have in them. One of those hobbies is gardening. Gardening has become rampant these past few months because most people stay in their homes, get bored and want to try something new. Just a heads up, gardening is not boring, but a fun thing to do.

Some people plan to start gardening today but don’t know what to do or when to start, but relax, gardening might not be an easy task for some, but gardening is exciting to do. With that being said, here are the best beautiful plants to have in a garden.

Boxwood shrubs

Boxwood is popular because it is commonly used as a design for landscaping in most countries. The most popular Boxwoods are the American Boxwood or Buxus sempervirens and Japanese Boxwood or Buxus microphylla. Although both are great, most gardeners prefer the latter because they have smaller leaves and stature to suit smaller gardens.

It would be best to plant Boxwood shrubs in a garden because boxwoods can be shaped as desired. They’re also great for those with a creative imagination due the customisable aspect of the plant. There’s also the option of the design for landscaping. Here are some Boxwood samples that are great for planting in gardens.

1) Calgary: Would make a great decoration for a garden because of its compact form and oval shape of leaves.

2) Suffruticosa: This slow-growing plant requires minimal pruning and is good for edging a garden.

3) Wintergreen: This plant would make a good border for a garden.

4) Winter Gem: Good for a small formal garden and can be used as a perimeter border

5) Vardar Valley: Will make a good landscape decoration for a garden because of its unique shrubs that grow wider than tall.

Sedums

Those looking for a low maintenance plant, then Sedum would fit perfectly. Sedum doesn’t require a lot of watering, their leaves themselves can produce water, so they only need to be watered when they look dry. Varieties of Sedum are sometimes called stonecrop, which means they can fit whatever design of a garden.

It’s a good idea to have Sedums in a garden because they would make a great pollinator garden. Also, Sedums are versatile plants that some people used to cover along paths in the rocky gardens. Another advantage of planting Sedums in a garden, aside from their succulent leaves, are their star-shaped flowers, which would surely become a head-turner.

Weigela

Weigela is another example of a low-maintenance plant that most gardeners in some countries, particularly in the US, highly favour. These are great to plant in a garden because aside from its beautiful flowering shrubs, it also attracts butterflies and birds, making your garden lively, attractive and a place free from stress.

Weigela has been around in any garden for many centuries. Its leaves can grow from five to 15 cm long and have an oblong shape. But its bell-shaped flowers that can grow up to two to four cm long have always been one of the reasons why gardeners chose to have this in their gardens. 

Coleus

Coleus is a member of the mint family and is mostly found in subtropical areas. When they reach their maximum potential, they can grow from 3 ft tall to 3.5 ft wide. It would be best to plant this in a garden because they are famous for their bright and colourful leaves. The leaves’ colour is sometimes mixed with green, red, purple, pink and yellow.

Coleus is a plant that loves the shade of the sunlight. They bloom to their full potential when the sunlight does not directly hit them. It’s a good idea to plant this in a garden because it is an ornamental plant. Meaning it would be very attractive and would make a great decoration. This plant will also make a good landscape design.

Hostas

Hostas belong to the Lily family and they originated in the Eastern part of Asia. It would be best to have Hostas in a garden because of all the plants mentioned above these are the easiest to grow. Just ensure there are no pests or worms in the garden so that it grows smoothly. Repellants are always available, since this is a common problem in the garden.

Hostas best grow in a light shade area and the soil is rich in humus. But don’t worry if a garden can be hit directly by the sun because these plants are versatile and can easily adapt to any different environment. With that said, definitely include Hostas to a list of plants to add to a garden.

Takeaway

When it comes to the beautification of a garden, never hesitate to invest. Whether you plant because it’s a hobby or to pass the time, the above mentioned will give some ideas to inspire when planting a garden. 

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