Tie The Shrubs: Grass, growing in the shade of trees and shrubs, has to compete with them for food as well as moisture. Relieve the pressure of this competition by providing for the needs of the trees and shrubs as well as the grass. Fertilize the lawn regularly and also the trees and shrubs. So far as possiŽble, place the fertilizer intended especially for the trees and shrubs deep in the soil so that their roots are encouraged to strike downward. This may be done by using the method described below. Fertilizer inŽtended primarily for the grass is applied at the surface.
SHRUBS ARE commonly grouped either with other shrubs or with herbaceous plants and annuals, but some kinds look their best planted as isolated specimens and some can be trained against walls. Magnolia stellata is an excellent example of the former type and pyracantha, Japanese quince (Chaenomelesjaponica), and ceanothus all do well against walls, where their stiff branches may provide support for genuine climbers, such as the less rampant varietie the shrubss of clematis. Most shrubs take several years to attain their full size. In the meantime, temporary plants, such as dahlias, annuals and herbaceous perennials, can be used to fill the space until the shrubs require it all.See Also Evergreen Shrubs And Conifers:evergreen shrubs and conifers shrubs are clothed in leaves throughout the year, with old leaves continually falling off and new ones being formed. Once established, these shrubs need no more pruning than cutting out weak, diseased and straggly shoots in spring. Never prune evergreen shrubs and conifers shrubs in winter, as any young shoots that subsequently develop could be blackened and damaged.
evergreen shrubs and conifers shrubs are clothed in leaves throughout the year, with old leaves continually falling off and new ones being formed. Once established, these shrubs need no more pruning than cutting out weak, diseased and straggly shoots in spring. Never prune evergreen shrubs and conifers shrubs in winter, as any young shoots that subsequently develop could be blackened and damaged.
On The Other Hand See Planting Shrubs And:GROUPING shrubs close-in around houses is distinctively American. I don't believe foundation planting shrubs and is much done in Europe. It is a charming idea which, if carried out correctly, adds imŽmensely to the appearance of the home and to the community, because part of the planting shrubs and is, ordinarily, visible from the street.
In addition to the hardy hybrid rhododendrons there are a great many other kinds which are excellent garden shrubs, all evergreen and all disliking chalk or lime. They succeed best in loamy or peaty soils and though some will grow in full sun most prefer a partially shaded place. Many are first-class shrubs for planting shrubs and in thin woodland.
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