The conifers embody the eternity and tranquility of nature, leading us to the endless wild forests of our mountains, to the fresh air and the misty coolness of the mountain mornings. In our gardens, the conifers are endless, more and more, bringing more texture and color, especially in winter, when all other plants become dull and lifeless, the whole landscape is painted in monotonous and sad colors.
Besides their absolutely wonderful ornamental role, the fact that they require a minimum of care works makes them one of the endless choices of homeowners, who have a green space, as generous.
Purchased from reliable suppliers, the pot or bale kept in optimum conditions, these will adapt quickly to the environment in which they will be planted, however, needing, during the period after the planting of more attention from us. The optimum planting period, in the autumn season, starts in September and lasts until the end of October, and during the spring, plantings are recommended from March until the end of April. The planting periods can be longer or shorter, depending on the outside temperature at the time of planting, the hot summer days or the frozen days are not suitable.
In order for these plants to be healthy and to enjoy them as long as possible, they need a moist soil, which is why, in the summer, but also in other seasons, if the temperatures are drought and above zero, we recommend wet the soil around them, even in addition to the irrigation system. Also, seasonal sprays or dictated by necessities are mandatory for their healthy development, in order to prevent or combat in time pests (cockroaches, caterpillars, moths, wasps or spiders specific to conifers). In the spring, after the exit of the cold season, and in the autumn, before the coming of the cold, it is recommended to use fertilizers, which we find in trade in the form of concentrated granules, with lasting release, which are administered at the base of the trunk, in the area corresponding to the roots, from underground, or in liquid form, for spraying at the crown, periodically from spring to autumn.
Conifers are known for their slower development, which is why they often choose too large specimens for a not very generous space, mistakenly believing that they will not grow much longer. However, some varieties of conifers have a much faster growth than we could imagine, unknowingly, so that their choice without the recommendation of specialists can subsequently be a cause for annoyance, when the tree starts to enter us, at home, in the house, being forced to renounce it and to remodel the area, with additional expenses. We must take into account the fact that all the conifers grow both in height and in width, only their growth rate being different, so we need to offer them, from the beginning, the space needed at maturity, in order to avoid the subsequent inconveniences. So, be careful, if we have small gardens, which cannot allow the development of large conifers, you can still opt for small varieties.
When we think of conifers, we immediately think of firs, pines and thyme, but for those passionate about gardening, these are more than that. Through the variety of sizes and shapes, color and texture, conifers can enrich and customize any garden, regardless of the style of design desired.
The most popular types of conifers are those of small size, which fall into most gardens, regardless of size, soil or shape, such as certain varieties of thyme, juniper, spruce, pine, easy to plant and care for, but also with prices. accessible. Small conifers give a special air to any garden, and can be used in various combinations, both in layers and borders, in addition to alleys or fences.
The true attractions of the garden remain, however, the coniferous trees and large-sized resinous trees, fir, spruce, pine, thyme, cypress, etc., which by their richness and color of the crown are particularly decorative, especially in arrangements with various deciduous trees, in colors. live, medium and high size, ideal for carrying out landscaped gardens.
In conclusion, any garden deserves to be enriched by the unmatched beauty of these impressive trees and shrubs, with the help of which the landscape around our house will always be fresh and alive, anytime. Regardless of whether we use them as separating elements (as fences or walls) or as main decoration accents in the arrangement, the conifers will help us to successfully fill the empty spaces in any corner of the garden and to create harmony and visual balance between the trees, flowers and other plants.
