(1) Flowers suitable for gardening 1. Kinds of flowers to be planted If your garden is open in the front, with good ventilation, or with a distance of more than 30 meters from the front row of buildings, the soil has been improved to a certain degree. , you can plant some of the more light and relatively high growth environment requirements of the types of flowers. To plant flowers and trees such as: white magnolia, ginkgo, sweet-scented osmanthus, purple magnolia, mirage, two Qiao Magnolia, papaya, paste stem oysters, vertical silk oysters, West House jellyfish, Qionghua, snowball, persimmon, hibiscus, horse wood, plum, rose , figs, camellia, crape myrtle, peony, pomegranate, wisteria, cherry blossoms, grapes, Bitao, Tianzhu, red maple, redbud, hibiscus, Canary dates. If your yard is damp, you should choose some kinds of flowers and trees that are compatible with the conditions of yin and humidity, such as palm, heather, peach leaf coral, French holly, privet, broad-leaved madam, broad magnolia, citron, dragon Bai, Du Ying, Luo Hansong, octagonal gold plate, lotus root, cedar, waxy plum, plantain, poly bamboo and so on. Regardless of the light in your courtyard, how dry and wet, you should pay attention to the following points when selecting plants and flowers: First, the minimum temperature that flowers and trees can endure should not be lower than the local minimum temperature to avoid freezing damage; second, with the local soil, Moisture conditions to adapt to avoid water and soil; Third, fewer pests and diseases, flowers and fruits longer, aromatic flavor, and auspicious flowers; Fourth, the number of flowers and trees should not be too much, small gardens have 1 to 2 can, large The courtyard can be planted more than a few plants; Fifth, the height of adult trees should not exceed the windows and balconies on the second floor, so as not to interfere with the lighting of upstairs households, affecting the neighbors; 6 is to avoid planting will cause allergies or toxic substances The types of flowers and trees; Seven should choose to grow slowly but has basically formed large-scale plants, can be achieved early afforestation and beautification effects, such as ginkgo, Japanese fir, sweet-scented osmanthus, plum, Podocarpus height should not be less than 2 meters; eight It is necessary to leave some space for planting grass flowers and potted ornamental plants. There are many types of grass flowers and ground cover plants suitable for planting. Xiangyang Xiguang’s Dianthus, Snapdragon, Kale, Pansy, Red String, Celosia, Globe Amaranth, Backgammon, Marigold, Hollyhock, Impatiens, Lupine, Daisy, Calendula, Poppy, Onion blue, dahlia and so on. More shade-tolerant grass flowers and ground cover species are: Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon japonicus, auspicious grass, maize, aster, Lycoris, evergreen, purple backed evergreen, one leaf blue, iris, iris, saxifrage, etc. . 2. The types of potted flowers are suitable for the potted flowers in the home garden. If the conditions are good, you may choose to plant some flower species that are more meticulous in management requirements, such as plum, milan, camellia, poinsettia, waxy plum, belgium Rhododendron, Araucaria, Brazilian Iron, Pachira, King Coconut, Prynne, Zhulan, Jasmine, Rich Seeds, Pineapple, Money Tree (Longfengmu), Grey Lily (commonly known as African Jasmine), Cinnamon (commonly known as Pingan Tree), Calla Lilies, Primula, Cymbidium, Anthurium, Jianlan, Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cyclamen, Oncidium, Vanda, Rieger, Bulbous, Strelitzia, Fusang, Clivia , Reticulated Grass, Alternating Wood, Small Angels, Conjugation Fruit, Bergamot, Poria, Lemon, Tulip, Hyacinth, Pouch Flower, Passiflora, Passiflora, Bottle Coconut. In relatively poor conditions, the gardens can be planted with species that require extensive management requirements, such as Nantianzhu, Tieshu, Bodhi, Chrysanthemum, Chunlan, Cymbidium, Hippeastrum, Yingchun, Admiralty, Goldfinch, and June Snow. Begonia, Seasonal Gin, Cactus, Asparagus, Rubber Tree, Sophora japonica, Rhubarb Lotus, Monstera, Spring Feather, Schefflera, Gypsum, Red Backbone, Bougainvillea, Big Thorn, Camellia, Chamei, Mao鹃, eucalyptus, etc. (II) Propagation of garden flowers 1. Seeds of garden flowers that can be sown in March are: Crape myrtle, Bauhinia vineatum, Rhynchophyllum sinensis, Summer waxy plum, Red maple, Stirrup wood. The seeds of the latter five must be soaked with cold water before sowing. Until 36 hours, soak the water and sow. The kinds of flowers and trees that can be sowed by sandy precipitating seedlings are: cycads, ginkgo biloba, bamboo cypress, Podocarpus, Lipoaceae, purple magnolia, mimicry, sweet-scented osmanthus, aesculus, southern bamboo, holly, pomegranate, viburnum and so on. Among the herbs that can be sowed are Impatiens, Marigold, Zinnia, Zinnia, a bunch of red, cockscomb, colorful pepper, winter coral, all seasons of Primula, malva, Mirabilis, Strelitzia, Clivia, asparagus, etc. Some species that are not tolerant to cold should be sown in a plastic shed. 2. Cuttage The types of flowers that can be propagated in March are: Fusang, Geranium, Amaranthus, Rhubarb, Purslane, Gemstone, Stone Lotus, Hydrangea, Nandina, Begonia, Silver Bud, Hypericum , Podocarpus, pomegranates, figs, octagonal gold plate, medlar, Admiralty, spring, cypress, Ruixiang, fruit of the torch, etc., chill floral cuttings should be in the shed or indoors. 3. Grafting The types of flowers that can be grafted and propagated in March are: Black pine seedlings of 1 to 2 years old are used as the anvil, and the ventral plants are used to grow Pinus sylvestris, Osaka pine, Jinsong, etc.; Magnolia, purple, which are 1-2 years old. Magnolia seedlings were used as an anvil, and they were cut and bred with a smile, two Qiao Yulan, etc.; 1 year old peach and apricot seedlings were used as the anvil to cut plum blossoms, peaches, peaches, red leaves, peaches, etc.; When the leaf buds grow to the size of the wheat kernels, the waxy ear strips of the fine varieties are selected, the cuts are made and the bags are moistened, and the survival rate is higher; the tri-row arrow is used as the rootstock to graft and reproduce the crab claws and various cactus balls. It should be carried out in a greenhouse. In addition, camellia, cherry blossoms, osmanthus, red maple, etc., can also be grafted in March. 4. Layers The types of flowers that can be plucked in March are: Camellia, Chamei, Meihua, Cuimei, Hongfeng, Podocarpus, Cuibo, Zhibai, Laughing, Begonia, Snowball, Scorpion, Osmanthus, Purple Magnolia and so on. 5. The cultivars of the ramets that can reproduce in March are viable: bluegrass, purse, peony, asparagus, cycad, nandina, madam, pedicel, sansevieria, shamrock , Big Canna, Yanshan Ginger, Dahlia, Strelitzia and so on. (III) Management of Garden Flowers 1. Management of Planted Garden Trees (1) Transplanting in March is the best time for planting flowers and trees for transplanting and planting. Among them, plum blossom, white magnolia, purple magnolia, two qiao magnolia, and horse rake, Transplanting of red maple, etc., should be arranged as far as possible before planting buds and leaves; when transplanting evergreen plants, some branches and leaves must be trimmed in order to reduce transpiration and increase survival rate; waxberry, crape myrtle, redbud, hibiscus Transplanting of buckeyes, horse chestnuts, cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, etc. can be done even after spit buds, but it must be trimmed properly. Regardless of whether it is an evergreen tree or a deciduous tree, it is necessary to bring a soiled ball to the soil when transplanting. Generally, the diameter of the soil ball should be greater than 6 times the diameter of the trunk. (2) Fertilizing For the ground-covered trees and trees that have not been given fertilizer in winter, they can excavate a ring ditch at the periphery of their roots when they have not yet germinated, with a depth of about 15 to 20 cm, and apply the thoroughly cast cake fertilizer, manure fertilizer, and chicken.屎 屎 粪 粪 粪 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 屎 。 。 。. (3) Pruning Plants that have not yet been pruned, in particular plum blossoms, waxweed, admiralty, and spring cultivars after flowering, except that they must be trimmed off to dead branches, diseased and diseased branches, and leggy branches, and to annual branches, to branches. The base is cut off at 2 to 3 centimeters, leaving only 2 to 3 buds. After the intensity is reduced, it will sprout more new shoots in the spring and more pregnant flower buds in the summer and autumn to facilitate flowering in the coming year. For the Camellia, Chamei, etc., can be pruned after flowering to destroy the plant-shaped branches, while trimmed to some thin branches of the internal hemorrhoids, cross-branch. Pomegranates, hibiscus, and sweet-scented osmanthus, which form flower buds and bloom on the new shoots that were drawn during the year, can be trimmed in March to adjust the plant shape and improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plants. (4) Prevention and control of pests and diseases The branches and leaves of infected plants and insects that appear on the plants should be cut off promptly and destroyed. This will reduce the incidence of diseases and insect pests of the year; some flowers and plants that are susceptible to pests and diseases, such as rose, wooden claws, paste stems Begonia, grapes, escargots, etc., spraying Bordeaux mixture after leaf spreading can prevent powdery mildew rust from occurring. 2. The management of garden flowers to be planted in March can be continued in March. Planting and planting grass species are: Dianthus, snapdragon, calendula, daisy, hollyhock, mallow, silverside Ophiopogon japonicus, onion blue, Cymbidium, iris, Auspicious grass, book with grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, shamrock etc. For the grass that was transplanted before February, or the grass that was transplanted a year ago, if the plants have recovered, such as kale, pansy, etc., they can take turfgrass loose soil first and then apply low-level liquid fertilizer. Variety such as the odorless cake water, 0.5% urea, or other quick-release compound fertilizer. 3. Management of Garden Potted Flowers and Plants (1) Pots placed on exposed grounds Potted waxberry, plum blossom, escarpment, sticky sea bream, Pyracantha fortuneana, Pinus sylvestris, Tianzhu, Chinese wolfberry, triangular maple, eucalyptus, For example, white wax, etc., can be changed before the germination and leaf extraction, replacing loose and fertile, organic-rich fresh culture soil, to lay a good foundation for the growth of spring and summer. Placed on indoor Prynne, Milan, Zhulan, Chinese rose, Jasmine, hibiscus, Strelitzia, cycad, poinsettia, chazen, Camellia, Belgian azalea, rich seeds, alfalfa, bergamot, lemon, monstera, spring Feather, Clivia, small angels, combined fruit, bamboo, etc., should be changed before leaving the house. (2) Exercise In the area north of the Yangtze River basin, most of the potted plants are still in indoor conservation in March, and they must be protected against both cold and air. Due to the unstable weather this month, there is a cold current during the cold months. In the middle and early March, it is still necessary to continue the work of insulation and cold protection. In late March, the doors and windows of the room can be opened during the day for ventilation and ventilation. At night, they are closed, making the Prynne, Milan, and Beads. Orchids, jasmine, hibiscus, poinsettia, monstera, angel, rubber tree, araucaria, etc., can gradually exercise, adapt to the outdoor environment, and prevent premature growth from affecting growth and normal flowering. Potted flowers in the area north of the Yellow River, this month still need to continue to do a good job of insulation and cold work, must not be taken lightly. (3) Pruning of indoor hibiscus, fuchsia, dragon bead, jasmine, hollandia, white orchid, cycad, rubber tree, hollyhock, hollyhock, variegated wood, asparagus, begonia, combination basin The necessary pruning is carried out, including the removal of branches and branches, dead branches, disorderly branches, thin branches, and some yellowed leaves. The triangular maple, Podocarpus, Zhenbai, Pinus taiwanensis, Black Pine, Chinese wolfberry, Pterocarpus Acerifolia, Red Oak, etc., which are mainly for appreciation of tree stumps, can also be picked and trimmed before germination in March. Perfect its shape. For plum blossom, wax plum, rose, peach, spring, Admiralty, etc., can be reduced intensity before germination after flowering. (1) Flower species suitable for balcony planting It is impossible for urban residents to have a small courtyard for each household, and it is impossible to live on the first floor. There is a better environment for flowering and more on the balcony. In addition, some kind of ornamental plants with strong resistance are used to decorate the interior, improve the living environment, and create a natural atmosphere. Suitable for ornamental plants planted on balconies, one of which is a type of plant that is more resistant to drought. They are proliferated on the surface or in the stratum corneum, or are waxy, or the plant body is hypertrophic, contains more juice, or leaves are smaller. , Converted into acupuncture, little transpiration and consumption of water, or originated in arid desert areas, stand up to wind and heat, and therefore very resistant to drought, such as cycad, cactus (yellow hair palm, mountain shadow fist, green lock Dragon, Jinhu, Big Wheel Column, Prajna, Rattail, Coral Tree, Purslane Tree, Jade Tree, Gemstone Flower, Stone Lotus, Birthstone Flower, Dragonfly Flower, Lotus Flower, Leaf Cactus, Longevity Flower, etc. There are also waxy plums, spring flowers, Lycoris radiata, silver carp, Guangdong evergreen, and spider plants. These flowers are generally not watered in spring for 2 to 3 weeks and will not be lethal. Terrace planting is more appropriate. There is also a category of flowers that are more resistant to sunlight and dry hot air, can accept full light, and can withstand extraordinary high temperatures for a short period of time, and are also suitable for pots on balconies (especially high-floor balconies), such as pomegranate, Chinese rose, eucalyptus. , arborella, lobular privet, agave, hibiscus, querque, eucalyptus, eucalyptus, triangular maple, sage, black pine, juniper, cypress, cypress, zygomatic, holly, vitex, deciduous Siwei Spear, Peach, Sun Flower and so on. In addition, jasmine, daffodil, pine needles, milan, a leaf orchid, bergamot, coriander, lemon, rubber tree, Monstera, spring plume, camellia, Schefflera, Araucaria, etc., can also be used as a lower layer. The balconies are potted but water and shade management should be enhanced. (2) The propagation of balcony potted flowers is suitable for the potted flowers on the balcony, such as a string of red, colorful peppers, winter corals, marigolds, impatiens, petunias, etc., and shallow planting seedlings can be carried out at this time. If a small amount of asparagus and clivia seeds are harvested, they can be sown indoors until the outdoor temperature reaches around 15°C, and then moved to the outdoor balcony for cultivation. Succulent plants such as the lotus, lotus, eucalyptus, gems, stone lotus, purslane, coral tree, blue lock dragon, etc., can be used in the interior with sand or clean sandy loam cuttings until the spring return to warm air Then move to the balcony. Loose sandy loam soil with large flower pots, or vermiculite, perlite, etc., as a cutting substrate, in the light of the indoor window sill, cut propagation scorpions, fuchsia, hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Podocarpus, rose pomegranate, sticky sea bream Nantianzhu, Ruixiang, rich seeds, etc., but the basin mouth should be covered with plastic film moisturizing. On the balcony, grafted pine nuts, Jinsong, plum, peach, red maple, wax plum, etc., should be bagging moisturizing, otherwise it is not easy to survive. (III) Management of Balcony Potted Flowers 1. Most of the cold-proof plants suitable for balcony potted plants are still indoors. In addition to measures such as insulation, cold-proofing, ventilation, and other measures, the plants that need to be changed should be planted at the same time. Change basins in time. Pots and plants with strong resistance placed on the balcony should be kept free from ice, and if the potted soil is frozen, it will not only affect the normal growth of the plant, but also cause plant death in serious cases. Protect the building by placing it on the spot or moving it into the room or shed to protect it from the cold. 2. Pruning on the stumps such as waxy plum, cheekbones, holly, black pine, pine needles, podocarpus, triangle maple, scallop, querque, sageberry, ligustrum, etc., can be pruned and shaped, trunks to be shaped and The branches can be shaped in March. For plants that have not been changed for 2 to 3 years, the soil can be changed; the bonsai is placed on the balcony to maintain the degree of wetness in the basin. It can be every 3 to 5 days. Water once and give water spray as appropriate. Meihua, Yingchun, Admiralty, Chimei, Shoutao, Camellia, etc., can undergo necessary plastic trim after flowering to promote good plant shape. The plants are cleaned thoroughly, and the branches and leaves infected with the pests are cut off. Destruction; For the dry section on the stump, lime sulfur can be applied for antiseptic treatment. 3. Preparatory facilities If conditions allow, a small pool can be built on the balcony, a hard board (precast cement) and the humidity produced by the evaporation of the pool. In the summer, some relatively humid and humid flowers are placed on it. Such as orchids, turtle leaves, Hulk, little angels, rich seeds, southern bamboo and so on. The storage of water is ideal for watering flowers. In March, when the potted plants are not yet out of their houses, the balcony on which to lay the potted flowers will be placed on the balcony. The supporting points of the shade nets will be selected in the summer. Once the potted plants come out of the house and the sunlight is too strong, they can quickly Shade measures are in place. In March, it is also necessary to prepare a pot of soil for cultivation and prepare enough fertilizers and pesticides to meet the needs of flowering in the balcony of the year.
Vitex /chaste tree is a native of China, it blooms
from late spring until early fall with long, upright spikes of pink, lilac and
white flowers. Its pleasant fragrant flowers and foliage attract butterflies
and bees, and it makes an excellent honey plant. Wildlife
shuns the seeds, and it`s just as well because you`ll have to remove the flower
spikes before they go to seed to keep the plant flowering. Chaste Tree
Cultivation Chaste trees need full sun and very well-drained soil. It`s best
not to plant them in soil that is rich in organic matter because organically
rich soils hold too much moisture close to the roots. Chaste trees do very well
in xeric gardens where water is scarce. Once established, you`ll probably never
have to water a chaste tree. Inorganic mulch, such as pebbles or stones, allows
the soil to dry between rains. Avoid using organic mulches such as bark,
shredded wood or straw. Fertilize the plant every year or two with general-purpose
fertilizer. Chaste trees freeze and die back to ground level during severe
weather. This isn`t a cause for concern because they regrow quickly from the
roots. Nurseries sometimes prune the plant into a small tree by removing some
of the main stems and all of the lower branches; but when it regrows, it will
be a multi-stemmed shrub. You`ll need to prune annually to control the shape
and size and encourage branching. In addition, you should remove the flower
spikes when the blossoms fade. Allowing the seeds that follow the flowers to
mature reduces the number of flower spikes late in the season.