Frequently Asked Questions...
Is a lemon or lime tree okay to plant in a flower bed?
I would like to put some kind of fruit bearing tree in our front flower bed just to give it color. My options for the part of Texas I live in are Orange, Lemon, Plum, Pear or Lime. I want something that is smaller and most importantly that doesn't have a big root system (hence if its in the flower bed it will be close to the house / foundation? Can someone help me with which of the above trees would be okay in a flower bed? Thanks
Answer:
I'd probably choose mostly which type of fruit you're likely to consume most of, and then ensure that you get a dwarfer form.
The Citrus plants are certainly great for flower beds, as they do flower regularly throughout the year, with a wonderful scent, and also have brightly coloured fruits. They;'re also likely to produce earlier good crops than some of your other fruits. This does partly depend on how close to the hosue you're planning on growing these, as any of them, if too close, would be a concern for me.
A Meyer Lemon would probably be my choice, I have friends with these in their beds, though i grow mine in containers, due to space limitations too. Citrus would be my first choice, as they're evergreen, so look great in the garden all year round. This Lemon variety is fairly hardy, and doesn't grow as tall as many of the others. It's also able to self-pollinate, which some fruits aren't able to do.
The great thing about trees is that they only extend their root network as much as the top growth needs it, so a pruned and contained tree will have a diminished root network. If you keep your bushes to a fixed height, then you will have less cause for concern. Lemons have fairly shallow fibrous root systems, that are less problematic than other types of fruit trees too. As they're shallow, ensure that they get watered and fed well, and you'll get great results.
The others, and why they would be potentially more work or problematic -
Many Limes, as much as I love them, won't self-pollinate, though you can buy some plants that have 2 varieties grafted onto the root stock, which can alleviate this issue. I don't find them as decorative or as easy to care for as Meyer lemons either, though adore the fruit.
Oranges tend to grow into larger plants than you may have the space for, though the choice of varieties is outstanding. Growing them in Louisiana they take 4 or 5 years or so to get to around 10' high, so can quickly take over a space.
The Plums and Pears are not quite as decorative as the others, though I did have a couple of Plum trees in my first garden, and liked them around my flower beds. Pears tend to want to become significantly larger than most other fruit, though an espaliered plants can be grown at a much lower height, and will fruit well - though I probably wouldn't have them amongst a mixed flower bed. If you do go for pears, then look for a variety that is grafted onto a quince, as this will not grow as vigorously as the others grafted onto pear root-stock.
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
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Feng Shui Decorating With Silk Plants, Flowers & Trees
Feng shui (pronounced fung shway), or "wind-water," is the ancient Chinese practice of achieving harmony with the environment through the design and layout of space and the placement of objects in one's environment. This positioning is based on the belief in balance and harmony between nature and living beings, patterns of yin and yang and the flow and effects of positive and negative chi (energy).
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Feng Shui Decorating Suggestions
In feng shui, different plants, flowers and trees have different effects, depending on their overall shape, the shape of their leaves and flowers and their color. When incorporating feng shui into your decorating scheme, keep in mind the following feng shui suggestions.
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Fountains in Feng Shui Decorating
Fountains, and the soothing sounds of flowing water, diffuse negative energy and enhance health, well-being and serenity, making them a very popular and beneficial element in feng shui decorating.
Feeling tired, stressed, worn out? Scientific evidence has shown that the sound of running water helps us relax, breathe deeper, alleviates depression, relieves stress, boosts our energy and can actually improve the quality of life.
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Wind Chimes in Feng Shui Decorating
Wind chimes with pleasing sounds are very popular feng shui decorating items. They dispel negative energy and attract new, positive energy, promote health and harmony, increase popularity and goal realization and protect a home or business from intruders.
Wind chimes are very soothing and calming tools of tranquility, providing peaceful background noise. There is evidence that these gentle, wind-created sounds can improve health and well-being. Wind chimes are also quite comforting, their gentle sounds easing a troubled mind or soul.
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