How to grow in a midland of Russia plants growing in a subtropical climate? For this, there is a tub or permuitional culture.
About what it is, what plants are suitable for growing in tubs, how to choose them, plant and properly care for them, we will talk in this article.
And also, consider how you can use this method of gardening gardens.
What is container gardening
Evergreen trees grow in bulky pots or tubs.
Ornamental trees overwinter at home, and during the warm period they delight the eye in outdoor conditions, exposed in a tub or dug in the soil.
This landscaping option is called container gardening..
The need for this method of gardening is associated with weather conditions, the lack of suitable soil. This method is irreplaceable in urban conditions and when decorating paved areas.
Principles of wood selection for tub
Tanks are used to grow exotic plants. How to choose trees that will take root in the tub:
- Beautiful flowering varieties of plants.
- Dwarf species.
- Trees adapted for pruning.
- Carefully choose the scale of the tree: the volume of the crown should be in harmony with the size of the pot.
- The root system is adapted to grow in a tub.
When buying a plant, you can determine whether it is a tub or was grown in open ground. A tree, adapted for life in a tub for years, has a dense clod of earth on its roots; if the earth crumbles from the roots, it means that the tree was transplanted from the ground.
Principles for choosing a container for plants
There are many containers for growing plants. They can be selected by appearance and material.
Types of containers:
- Mobile.
- Stationary.
- The pot-to-pot system is used to combine the decorative and plastic parts of the tub, which keeps the desired temperature.
- "Smart" containers made on the principle of a pot in a pot have built-in irrigation systems.
Necessary conditions for planting:
- Drainage system
- The size of the pot should correspond to the scale of irrigation and the size of the plant.
Options for placing pots in a country house
Running with a look on a site, it is possible to find the desirable place for installation of a tub. The secret of styling the site: put in a row of shrubs of the same size in the same pots.
A practical idea for moving a container is to use a trolley on wheels.
10 of the best decorative trees for the Central Russian strip
We list the most versatile options that can be transplanted into the garden if necessary. One of the conditions for keeping these plants in winter is to put a stand under the bottom of the pot to avoid hypothermia.
Abelia grandiflora
Evergreen beautiful flowering season 3-4 season. It has pinkish-white flowers, its size is 1-3 meters.
Privet
Belongs to the family olives, subspecies - Chinese and Japanese privet Delaweya.
A shrub is used to create animal figures using a frame.
Euonymus
There are Japanese and Forchuna subspecies. Dwarf species have a variegated leaf.
The plant is susceptible to powdery mildew, spraying and timely cutting is necessary.
Laurel
Does not grow in open ground. Its favorable reaction to the haircut makes it possible to create decorative forms. It is better to avoid overmoistening, it is recommended to fertilize the soil with fertilizers.
Laurel Cherry
Belongs to the family of pink. Its dark green sheets look beautiful, keep in mind that the plant is poisonous.
Medlar japanese
A subtropical tree of oriental origin grows worse in the tub than in the air, requires moderate watering.
Oleander
Shrub evergreen and poisonous, belongs to the family kutrovyh. The popularity of oleander among summer residents is associated with the beauty of flowers of all shades of pink and white varieties.
It should be protected from cold weather, tolerates heat in the summer, does not require placement in the shade.
Norway Holly
The holly family is rich in a beautiful greenish-silver tree resembling a spruce.
I am glad to be able to use it in the New Year's holidays, decorated with olfactory holly berries - a great way to decorate the terrace or balcony.
There is holly and in the form of a shrub, which is suitable for trimming, which allows you to grow living figures.
Oriental platypus
Thermophilic cypress can not be planted in open soil, a pot for its growth - the only option. To avoid soil depletion, replanting the tree as it grows or cutting the roots is recommended.
Box evergreen
A shrub that gives room for decorative haircuts ... Suitable for different styles.
Benefits of a paring culture
- You can choose an exotic option.
- Ability to move.
- Convenience rearrangement.
- Imitation of a decor under the countries of the south.
Disadvantages of a paring culture
- A small amount of soil forces the use of fertilizers.
- Requires frequent watering, overdrying can lead to death.
- Shadow required for outdoor installation.
- Carrying capacity may be difficult.
Landing features
The best time to start planting is the beginning of spring. Planting is done on the principle of planting room.
It should be noted that the soil for the tub is light, therefore weighting of the tank with stones or tiles is required.
Acclimatization
Acclimatization refers to the schooling of a kadochny plant for growth in fresh air, lighting changes, precipitation appears, and humidity changes.
For gradual training, it is better to roll out trees in tanks with a trolley for several hours in places of the site that are protected from rain, sun and gusts of wind.
The period of stay in outdoor conditions is increasing every day.Sudden permutation tubs from home microclimate on the street can destroy a capricious plant.
Replanting in a larger pot is also produced in March, the type of soil is selected to the type of plant. Bulk pots can be decorated with ivy.
After digging a pot into the soil, additional care is required:
- pruning deformed branches;
- fertilizer.
It is necessary to change the ground every spring. In the process of transplantation disinfection is carried out by special means.
Landscaping the site in clay containers is a great way to create an exotic style in the Central Russian strip.
