What is the cheapest way to edge a border?
Cheapest flexible edging is the plastic stuff that you peg into the ground. We installed flexible aluminum (Rite-edge) which was pretty easy to do and I think cost less than most of the other options we looked at. Still not exactly cheap. The most affordable option for garden edging is using plastic or rubber materials.
What is the easiest outdoor plant to maintain?
Hostas are some of the most popular low-maintenance outdoor plants for landscaping. Although they’re known as shade-loving perennials, some cultivars can tolerate a few hours of sun (although most prefer cool morning sun and afternoon shade). Hosta. Hostas are a long-lived example of a plant with pretty foliage that works along shady walkways, bordering flower beds, or edging groupings of perennial plants. Hostas come with variegated leaves and in different shades, like blue-ish-tinged halcyon hosta. Showcase these shade lovers under tree-covered areas.Miniature or dwarf cultivars of hostas and irises, or low-growing, creeping forms of plants like sedum and phlox, are perfect for the edges of flower beds. There are also plants with tall yet delicate flower stems (like coral bells) that work well in the front and don’t obscure the plants behind them.
What to plant in borders?
Start by positioning evergreen and large structural plants, to create the ‘bones’ of the border. Then position groups of herbaceous perennials or small deciduous shrubs of the same species or cultivar. In general, position tall, substantial plants towards the back of your border. However, some tall, slender plants, or those with a thin canopy, can be placed near the front to create an attractive, more natural look.Shrubs can provide height at the back of borders, as well as a means of creating interesting frames to gateways, doors, and other access points. They are adaptable and most are easily pruned to keep their shape whilst being allowed to grow upwards to the desired height.
What is the fastest growing plant for privacy greenery?
Arborvitae Green Giant (Thuja Green Giant) For a large, fast-growing, and vigorous evergreen, there are few better choices than Green Giant Arborvitae, which can grow up to three feet every year! For rapid privacy solutions, few plants can rival the Green Giant Arborvitae. Known for its fast growth and dense foliage, this evergreen is perfect for screening out neighbors and undesirable views. With a height of 20′-30′ and a width of 10′-15′, it provides ample coverage in full sun to partial shade.