Bamboo and other grasses can be used in a variety of ways in garden design. Depending on the type, you can use both as a privacy screen, for planting attractive borders or for container planting. We will introduce you to suitable types and possible combinations.
Which types of bamboo and grass are particularly suitable for garden design?
For a successful garden design with bamboo and grasses, you should use Fargesia bamboo species as well as tall grasses such as miscanthus, pampas grass or switchgrass. Combine these harmoniously with perennials and trees such as lavender, hydrangeas or coneflowers.
What types of bamboo and grasses are suitable for the garden?
Especially those who work with bamboo in their garden design should rely on the differentFargesia species. These do not require a rhizome barrier as they do not develop root runners and therefore do not grow excessively. Nevertheless, you can create a bamboo grove, especially with tall varieties such as Fargesia rufa (up to 300 centimeters high) and Fargesia nitida (up to 400 meters high).
You have the choice between numerous species and varieties when designing your garden with grasses. Depending on the intended use and location you can choose the right grass. For example, tall grasses such as are suitable as privacy screens
- miscanthus
- Pampas grass
- Switchgrass
What do you have to pay attention to when designing your garden with grasses?
When designing a garden with bamboo and grasses, you should above all make sure that the species selected fit the respectivepurposeas well as thelocation. Fargesia bamboo, for example, needs nutrient-rich, permeable soil, as do miscanthus, pennisetum and pampas grass. Other grasses such as blue fescue grass, however, require a rather poor substrate.
But the different species not only have to harmonize with each other in terms of their needs in terms of location andcare. Combine grasses that match each other in color and always planthigher species in the background - lower grasses and perennials should dominate in the foreground.
Are bamboo and grasses also suitable for small gardens?
Of course, bamboo and other grasses are also suitable for landscaping in small gardens. If you have little space, you can rely onless vigorous speciesor cultivate the desired plantsin pots. In this way, bamboo etc. can even be placed on the balcony or terrace - for example as a portable privacy screen that can be moved back and forth as desired.
But be careful: pay attention to the information on the propagation of grasses! Some species form many rhizomes and can multiply rapidly - a disadvantage in small gardens. So keep an eye out forrather clumpy growing plants.
Which plants harmonize with grasses and bamboo?
The garden design with bamboo and grasses can be perfected if you combine the plants withwoody plants and perennials. Here too, make sure that the individual species complement each other in terms of their location and care needs.
The following are suitable, for example:
- Sedum
- Magnificent candle
- Lavender
- Blue Diamond
- Asters
- hydrangeas
- Snowball
- Sage
- Spurflower
- Daisies
- Coneflower
Of course, this is only a small excerpt - the possible combinations are huge. When planting, pay attention to the recommendedplant spacingso that the plants have enough space for strong and he althy growth. In addition, they shouldcolor - both in flower and leaf color - match each other.
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More garden design ideas
Bamboo and grasses cannot only be planted together with flowering perennials and trees. They also harmonize very well with gravel - for example in a rock garden - , with some ground cover plants or with design elements such as a water feature. Grasses also look very beautiful in combination with roses.
