Problematic Plants For Garden Decor

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Have you ever thought about the fact that not only weeds, but also ornamental plants can be problematic for a garden plot. They are considered to be such an unflattering category because of their toxicity, excessive capriciousness, excessive nimbleness in reproduction, etc. I propose to get acquainted with a few ornamental crops that are not particularly pleasant to grow

Of course, every gardener has his own unsuccessful experiences in growing a particular plant, on the basis of which he can draw up his own list of problematic plants for the garden. Therefore, most likely, the following list will seem very subjective, but it is still worth sharing.

Active "breeders"

This group is perhaps one of the most unpredictable in their behavior. Having earned your favorable attitude towards them in the first years, they gradually begin to abuse attention and care, multiplying more and more actively throughout the garden. Many plants are considered to be such activists, but we will dwell only on a few.

Tenacious creeping

This cheerful, blue herb is often found in traditional medicine recipes. In the garden landscape, she creates a beautiful indigo carpet. But if you once tamed it on your site, then it will not be easy to bring it out. It is necessary to constantly monitor its distribution, which she does regularly and carefully.

Astra chamomile

At first glance, this harmless aster variety is very cute, not capricious and wonderful when cut. It blooms almost until the coldest days. But if you relax a little and miss her "walks" around the site, then she will begin to appear in the most unexpected and undesirable places throughout the garden.

Clematis paniculata

In the first year after planting, this plant, often popularly referred to as "starfall", behaves pretty well. Airy, snow-white "clouds" of flowers beckon to themselves with their aroma and wonderfully decorate garden fences and gazebos. But after a few years, clematis, imperceptibly for the master's eyes, begins to expand its possessions and may appear where you least expect it.

Beautiful and harmful

Sometimes, when purchasing plants to decorate the garden, we do not think that they can negatively affect our health, cause allergies and other diseases. And even very beautiful, showy flowers and shrubs can do us an unpleasant service.

Rooting capsis

Although it is more common in the southern regions, it is also well grown in the middle lane. However, before you try to start it, it is worth considering, especially for those who have a tendency to allergies. With good care, this plant becomes a veritable invasive scourge. But the most unpleasant thing is that in some people, liana causes allergies.

American ash

For those who like to decorate the site with a variety of tree species, it is useful to learn about the not very pleasant properties of American ash. This is a dioecious plant, and its male version is not desirable in the area of an allergy-prone person. Ash-"man" acts almost like a June poplar. Although its decorative appearance in the fall is fascinating …

Tansy

This medicinal flower is in bulk in Russian meadows and hills, but someone prefers to grow it in the garden to diversify the flower bed or lawn. But this must be done carefully, because tansy is classified as a poisonous plant for both humans and animals.

Juniper Cossack

It will decoratively complement the rocky hills and become an excellent curb. However, the fruits of this beautiful and showy shrub are saturated with a variety of toxic resins and essential oils. Its shoots also contain poison.

Troubled decor

Many cultivated plants are quite capricious, but we will focus only on a few, which may seem a little unexpected to you.

Large lawns

A neat, well-groomed lawn is always beautiful. Most summer residents prefer to sow open and unoccupied areas of the garden with a lawn. But, despite the seeming simplicity of planting and growing grass, the lawn needs careful maintenance. By running it, we run the risk of getting dense and difficult to remove weeds in the nearest beds. Too vast territories should not be “lawned”. They will take a lot of time, which can be spent caring for, for example, vegetable crops or fruit trees.

Cypress

It looks very stylish in the decor of the site, it helps to create original compositions using stones or wooden structures. But he is quite troublesome in leaving. Especially its kind - Leyland Cypress, which has too small roots. If you plant this handsome man on a hill, then a strong wind can simply demolish it. In addition, the tree is quite painful.

Lombardy poplar

Grow effectively in large areas or city parks. Having started it in your garden, you risk harming the drainage system of the plants closest to it. Its lateral roots spread very quickly, which makes it difficult to eradicate it. If the poplar has already settled in you, then it is advisable to prune it in a timely manner, not allowing it to "play naughty".

The above is a far from complete list of problematic plants for garden decoration. Share yours too.