Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Growing Plants In North Carolina

By Dawn Williams


If you're thinking about growing plants in north Carolina, maybe you should consider choosing native species. They grow naturally in these particular climate conditions, they are used to this type of soil and resistant to most insects and plant diseases. Thanks to that, they require very little maintenance, and give excellent results. Besides, future generations deserve to enjoy in those species as well.

Maintaining native plants is much easier, thanks to their climate and insect resistance. Besides, those plants are quite important to area wildlife as well, because they provide their food and natural shelter. When you decide to grow native plants, you contribute to your community by taking care of your natural heritage, and you also protect your environment.

North Carolina can be divided to several different regions. In mountain region, the soil is quite acidic and well-drained. This loamy soil is a home to various plant species, mostly evergreens, including oaks, laurels and hickories. Moist slopes support hemlock and maple, for example. Dense stands and flowering trees inhabit cove hardwood forests, keeping company to various species of wildflowers.

Among those four thousands species, you will find over 700 of rare ones. 160 species have to be protected, because they are considered to be endangered. Thanks to that, there are 18 preserves in the state, where those lovely species can continue to amaze people with their beauty. This includes all sorts of lovely wildflowers you can find in this state.

Large gardens need trees. But even the smallest ones can find a place for planting a small, decorative tree such as flowering dogwood or maybe one lovely fringe tree. American holly is also small enough to fit there, as well as nice little red cedar. Which hazel and persimmon can complete this green harmony.

Large trees such as red maple and river birch are suitable for larger gardens. Tulip tree is especially attractive, as well as American linden. They enjoy sunny meadows, and bring more than welcome shade to hidden corners of your beautiful garden. Carolina hemlock and Red spruce will also make a nice shade and look very decorative.

You just cannot go wrong with shrubs, especially if they are decorative like Carolina rose and sweet fern. They are quite small, yes, but they really look beautiful. Larger shrubs such as sweet shrub and elderberry can also contribute to your garden's beauty, as well as Rose bay rhododendron or Flame azalea. Silky willow is much larger, but very attractive shrub.

Wide variety of wildflowers is something North Carolina is especially famous for. Wild Columbine, Green dragon and other popular species are very good choice, if you would like to have luxurious blooming garden. Lobelia is widely popular for its variety of colors and sizes, and geraniums are especially decorative in all ambiances.

Small gardens, pergolas, patios and even balconies can be effectively decorated with fast growing vines. Virgin's bower is really very nice, or maybe climbing hydrangea, or a passion flower. 4000 different native plants in North Carolina are the best guarantee you will find something to make your lovely garden even more beautiful.




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