Very strong winds can damage or retard plant growth and can eventually
frazzle the nerves of the person in the garden. Strong guests can also uproot
plants, tear of branches, defoliate trees, reduce temperatures and rapidly dry
out the garden.
Instead of erecting an expensive wind break, consider first planting wind tolerant plants in strategic place in the garden. For instance wind tunnels down passageways between house and fence can be avoided by planting sturdy trees and shrubs in a staggered row. An effective barrier can be made by planting wind tolerant plants on the wind wads side of the garden. How to send flowers to philippines in discounted rate through www.philippinesflowersdelivery.com/
Even rather open branched trees can disperse the force of the wind. For a denser wind break the use of lower, dense plants in front of the main planting helps to direct the wind upwards.
Rather than staking, it is better to allow wind tolerant plants to develop their own strong root system and sturdy trunk. In very windy sites, if staking must be done, allow two strong stakes either side of the trunk and tie the tree and stakes together in a figure eight formation using a soft material such as old stockings. This method allows the trees some movement for strong development rather than relying completely on the stake for support.
Balcony gardens
Balcony garden in high rise buildings may be subject to considerable wind. Keep potted plants well-trimmed, especially after rapid growth, or they will become top heavy and may be blown over. Cement or ceramic squat pots and tubes are less likely to be blown over than light plastic ones.
Gallery of wind resistant flowers
The adaptable river oak, Casuarina cunninghamiana, is a beautiful tall tree to 20 m. It is especially lovely when planted in groups or as a wind break and is one of the best loved natives. The brush box, Lophostemon confertus, is a well-shaped symmetrical tree to around 12 m high. It has dense foliage providing good shelter and shade and can be grown as a feature screen or wind break.
The ever popular laurustinus, viburnum tinus, is an evergreen bushy shrub to 2.5 m. It can stand up to the strongest winds and makes an ideal screen and informal or clipped hedge. Pinky white flowers in winter.
The pinapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana, is a dense bushy shrub to 3 m and will thrive in most soils and conditions.
Instead of erecting an expensive wind break, consider first planting wind tolerant plants in strategic place in the garden. For instance wind tunnels down passageways between house and fence can be avoided by planting sturdy trees and shrubs in a staggered row. An effective barrier can be made by planting wind tolerant plants on the wind wads side of the garden. How to send flowers to philippines in discounted rate through www.philippinesflowersdelivery.com/
Even rather open branched trees can disperse the force of the wind. For a denser wind break the use of lower, dense plants in front of the main planting helps to direct the wind upwards.
Rather than staking, it is better to allow wind tolerant plants to develop their own strong root system and sturdy trunk. In very windy sites, if staking must be done, allow two strong stakes either side of the trunk and tie the tree and stakes together in a figure eight formation using a soft material such as old stockings. This method allows the trees some movement for strong development rather than relying completely on the stake for support.
Balcony gardens
Balcony garden in high rise buildings may be subject to considerable wind. Keep potted plants well-trimmed, especially after rapid growth, or they will become top heavy and may be blown over. Cement or ceramic squat pots and tubes are less likely to be blown over than light plastic ones.
Gallery of wind resistant flowers
The adaptable river oak, Casuarina cunninghamiana, is a beautiful tall tree to 20 m. It is especially lovely when planted in groups or as a wind break and is one of the best loved natives. The brush box, Lophostemon confertus, is a well-shaped symmetrical tree to around 12 m high. It has dense foliage providing good shelter and shade and can be grown as a feature screen or wind break.
The ever popular laurustinus, viburnum tinus, is an evergreen bushy shrub to 2.5 m. It can stand up to the strongest winds and makes an ideal screen and informal or clipped hedge. Pinky white flowers in winter.
The pinapple guava, Feijoa sellowiana, is a dense bushy shrub to 3 m and will thrive in most soils and conditions.
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