Which flowers suitable for growing in the yard have you taken up?
The poet Haizi's line "I want to face the sea, with spring warmth and blossoming flowers" has stirred the life sentiments of countless people. In reality, though, this editor thinks more lives can be like "may the flowers in the garden always be lovely, drinking wine before them till old age." Even though we don't have the sea beside us right now, we can still have a long-idle courtyard, and as long as we put some thought into cultivating it, we'll end up harvesting a garden full of color!
This editor's friend Lingzi is a flower-growing expert. She has been passionate about plant cultivation since childhood, and her family has a courtyard that is as beautiful as stepping into a fairy-tale world. Speaking of growing flowers, Lingzi has a lot of experience with the four kinds of flowers shared below. She says tulips, roses and winter jasmine are especially suited to blooming in one's own courtyard.
One, Tulips
The tulip is the national flower of the Netherlands. Its colors are rich and beautiful, and its varieties are complete; wherever tulips bloom in full, it is like a fairy-tale town. To grow it at home, the bulbs need low-temperature treatment before planting, at temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees, after which they can be planted directly. October is the best time each year to cultivate tulips in the courtyard. When planting, the base fertilizer must be sufficient and watering thorough. When sprouting and blooming, apply light fertilizer 2 to 3 more times. Use new soil, choosing one that is fertile, breathable and well-draining.
Two, Roses
"The crystal curtain stirs as the breeze rises, a trellis full of roses scents the whole courtyard." Since ancient times, roses have been deeply cherished by the ancients. A courtyard full of roses has superb ornamental and decorative value, and also symbolizes abundant happiness, so how could it fail to stir the heart! Roses love sunlight, and they are also fairly tolerant of shade and cold. When planting, they grow well in deep, fertile, loose soil. Apply a set amount of organic fertilizer when planting out, which helps flowering. Watering must not be excessive, to avoid waterlogging and root rot. When planting, the distance between plants should be no less than 2m.
Three, Ivy
Ivy is a typical green plant. While decorating the courtyard, it also provides especially strong shade. Growing it at home is relatively simple and easy. It adapts well and has no great demands on the environment, tolerating moisture, drought and poor soil, and it is suited to growing in fertile sandy soil. When planting out, it needs heavy pruning to encourage more branching and sprouting. In summer, when temperatures are high, take care to provide appropriate shade, and apply light fertilizer 2 to 3 times each year.
Four, Winter Jasmine
A courtyard full of bright winter jasmine will surely make you forget your worries and lift your mood. It has good drought tolerance and is cultivated all over the country. When the roots grow to 3 to 5 cm, it must be planted out in time. After September, reduce watering to promote branch development and ensure a safe overwintering. Prune the branches and leaves regularly so the plant keeps a good, beautiful shape. Water promptly after planting, and apply fertilizer 2 times when it blooms in winter and after the flowers fade in spring.
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