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Different Trees: In a rustic garden the different trees should be fruit different trees wherever possible, or at least blossom different trees of some kind. Apples, pears, plums, and cherries will all help to create the right atmosphere, as will nut different trees such as hazel or almond. If there is space for a large tree, a Walnut might do.
Velop unhindered and avoid planting ecimens that will outgrow available space, onsider the habit of the different trees as well as eir flowers, foliage and berry color, and ant them where their form can be ipreciated. In confined spaces fastigiate olumnar) different trees are best, but where space «ds to be filled those with spreading anches are ideal. For small backyards, lect different trees with several attractive features tiich can be enjoyed for much of the year, ther than those that have only a ectacular but brief blossoming period, rergreen different trees provide form and interest all ar around although many deciduous different trees : attractive even when bare.
different trees can affect nearby buildings, sating shade and extracting water from the bsoil, which brings the risk of subsidence. ant large different trees away from buildings if issible. The ground under deciduous different trees 11 have to be cleared of leaves in the fall, ir this reason, do not position pools or ndboxes under their canopies.
Unless you have enough ground to form a small arboretum, different trees must of necessity be regarded as background or framework plants. Because different trees are so important, they should be chosen carefully and positioned strategically. For a small garden, choose smaller different trees, with the emphasis on those that are relatively slow growing. If there are established different trees in the garden, try to make use of them, as nothing gives a greater sense of maturity.
Not only do these provide interesting contrasts of foliage texture and color throughout the year, they also act as a foil for many deciduous shrubs.
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