Gone are the days when a landscape design project suburban area was limited only to home improvement, a flower garden, a vegetable garden, several fruit or decorative trees for garden. Now the design of the site is a real art that allows you to create comfort and coziness in any territory - from 6 acres and more.

Landscaping project for a summer cottage of 6 acres

When starting planning any territory, you need to consider:

• terrain (flat, terraced, close to mountains, ravines);
• the shape of the site is rectangular, trapezoidal, triangular, with rounded corners;
• soil type - sandy, chernozem, clayey.

The form of ownership is very important for developing a plan. The design style depends on it.

The plan of the estate of 6 acres is one of the most difficult tasks. After all, a small area should accommodate a house, a garden, a recreation area. Many still want to equip a decorative reservoir, to have a place for outbuildings.

A good option is the geometric style. This saves space and makes efficient use of every piece of land. When planning a place to build a house, you need to position it so that it does not obscure the garden and garden.

First of all, you need to divide the territory:

1. House with outbuildings.
2. Garden area.
3. Rest zone.

The optimal size of the house is 5x6 meters with a small terrace. A compact shower, utility block, other small buildings can be placed together by dividing with a partition.

Space will be needed to build a toilet. So that it does not stand out, you can plant shrubs or trees around.

When choosing a place for a garden, you need to take into account that trees will grow over time and can interfere not only with the owners of the estate, but also with neighbors. It will not be possible to plant many trees, a maximum of 4-5 fruit trees.

It is advisable to arrange vegetable beds where there is a lot sunlight... After all, vegetables love the sun and water. It is not worth planting a lot. It is better to calculate how much you really need, then all you need will fit in the beds, there will even be room for a small flower garden.

The seating area, which is usually a table with several chairs made of wood, can be positioned under the shade of trees. You can also afford a small gazebo, entwined with ivy or grapes, but giving up an extra bed or flower garden.

Design of plots of 10 acres

Landscape design on 10 acres is guaranteed to create a unique one that will not be similar to any other suburban area. You can plan the location of the beds and recreation areas on your own, but it is more creative, perhaps a ready-made landscape design project, which will be made by landscaping specialists, taking into account the wishes of the customer.

Fantasy, creativity, individuality - this is what will allow you to create even on small area the land is a picturesque green corner, where you can not only grow vegetables and fruits, but also enjoy a weekend or summer vacation.

Before proceeding with the arrangement of a summer cottage, you need to decide which style you choose. Not only the architecture of the house depends on this, but also the selection of plants, their geometry of planting, characteristic decorative elements.

For example, on the property of 10 acres it is unlikely that it will be possible to implement french style... After all, it involves a large garden, for the care of which you will need a gardener.

But English will be harmonious. It provides for the natural placement of elements in a specific landscape. Trees, shrubs, flowers, grass are planted in tiers. This style is characterized by a complete lack of symmetry, an abundance of greenery. Winding paths, slopes, natural reservoirs look organically. You don't have to bother with plants either. Anything that grows in the area is suitable.

Japanese style works too. It assumes the presence of a small artificial reservoir, decorative, natural original stones, lanterns in the yard. From plants, preference is given to juniper, dwarf pines. Neatness and restraint are characteristic of the Japanese garden.

A patio-patio, wrought-iron or wicker furniture, a hammock, flowers in pots are inherent in the Mediterranean style, which will organically fit even in our latitudes. Stone-paved paths, a green lawn, a gazebo entwined with plants, a small fountain will create a comfortable atmosphere for relaxation.

Design of plots of 15 acres

Country ownership of 15 acres also does not have a large scale. But this is already a medium-sized dacha. There is where fantasy unfolds. Most often it is a rectangle of 30x50 meters.

Experts say that in such an area you can freely arrange:

• House;
• summer kitchen;
• economic block;
• garage or carport;
• recreation area - gazebo, playground;
• small garden;
• green lawn, flower beds;
• garden.

And if you abandon the garden, then the place will be freed up even for a sports ground.

If desired, the owners can choose ready-made landscape design projects for plots by contacting landscape specialists. Then all the canons of the selected style will be observed or, if the owner wishes, they will not go beyond the style.

If the area is rectangular, a regular style is best. It is distinguished by precise lines and symmetry. You can implement it yourself.

If the area has irregular shape and the surface is uneven, it is best to stick to the landscape style. This is a complete lack of symmetry. True, it seems so only at first glance. In fact, you need to think through every design detail. Only then can the desired impression be achieved. Landscaping assumes the presence of:

• irregular flower beds;
• small artificial reservoirs;
• decorating with natural materials, such as stone;
• forged items in the yard.

If there are already buildings, and the owner wants to update the territory, the best option- mixed style. In this case, regular and landscape styles work well.

Placing zones in the summer cottage

Regardless of the size of the plot of land, when planning its development, you need to take into account in which part of the world you intend to place this or that zone.

All buildings are best placed on the north side. This way they will not block other areas from sunlight. But the windows of the house, preferably not to the north. Then the house will always be sunny and light. The terrace and veranda are located on the south side.

You can also refuse a traditional fence. Instead, it is better to plant a green hedge of shrubs. Blackberries, wild grapes will do.

Planting trees around the house is undesirable. They will obscure the light. Better to plant jasmine or lilac.

The garden area can be located near the house. But in front of it, currants, gooseberries, raspberries are first planted, and then trees - apple trees, plums and others.

The recreation area assumes the presence of:

• gazebos;
• benches;
• barbecue;
• pool.

For the pool, you need to choose a well-lit place, where you can also equip a playground for children - a sandbox, a swing, a horizontal bar.

The Chinese argue that a garden is a single organism that does not imply the dominance of any zone over another. The main thing is naturalness. Ideal if the garden is rectangular or square. Everything should look like it is years old. The center is not recommended to be planted with tall trees.

Garden paths should be smooth without sharp corners. Then, according to Feng Shui, no negative energies are afraid of the owner. And also, in the left corner of the garden, it is recommended to plant trees blooming in red and blue. This guarantees the family's prosperity. It would be good to plant the right corner with white and pink flowers... Then the family will be doomed to love and harmony.

To attract success, it would be good to give the central part of the garden under an arch made of living plants.

Sculptures in the garden

Sculptures can become an original decoration of the garden. The main thing is that they are neatly made. Their number may vary. But if there is any doubt about this or that decoration, it is better to refuse it. In the photo you can see what a family of owls is a good decor for a hemp that has not been uprooted.

The figurines that are on sale are usually ceramic or made of polymer resin. They are resistant to climatic changes, but it is still better to hide them by winter. Most of the cheap plastic stamping will not be an interior decoration, although there are exceptions. Sculptures can be made by yourself. Then, for sure, you will not see anything like it anywhere.

Such a decorative ornament is used in two cases:

1. As a decoration itself, it is not tied to any theme.
2. As an addition to the thematic corner.

Remember! Figures, small sculptures should be positioned so that they are often seen. But apart from the aesthetic function, sometimes garden decorations carry a purely practical load - it can be a fountain, container, flowerpot.

And from an ordinary rubber baby ball, you can make a large bright berry. "Planting" mushrooms in the garden is also real. For the legs, you will need pipe pieces, and the caps are cast from cement. Brightly colored hats will delight the eye and improve mood.

Tracks

The connecting link of any style embodied in the summer cottage are paths. They occupy up to 20 percent of the total area. Their coverage may vary in different areas. The ceremonial and utility rooms are best made from natural materials. For this, a stone, gravel coating is suitable. Such tracks will look beautiful, and most importantly, they are reliable and durable. In the recreation area, paths can be covered with screenings or pebbles.

The width of the main entrance, as a rule, is up to two meters, the secondary paths are made at will from 40 to 80 centimeters. The main thing is that two people can freely disperse.

1. Instead of a site paved with tiles or other hard materials, you can cover the free space with a lawn. You don't have to sow for this lawn grass... There is such a plant as the bent bent. It is considered a weed, but it can be ideal for a country lawn. After all, it does not grow up, but creeps along the ground. It is pleasant to walk barefoot on such an emerald green lawn.
2. If you have a large garden, many buildings, and there is little space left for a flower bed, you can group vegetable plants with flowers in the same bed. For example, plant cucumbers in the center, and do not let them crawl on the ground, but put a grate on which they will crawl. Plant tomatoes nearby and flowers around. The flower bed should be small so that you can get vegetables from the garden without harming the flowers.

1. At every summer cottage there are zones that are unsightly to the eye - compost boxes, various summer cottages. They can be camouflaged with climbing plants. In the same way, you can decorate a veranda or gazebo.
2. Even an old tree that needs to be uprooted for a long time can become a decoration for a yard or garden. When cutting it, leave the stump up to one and a half meters, plant nearby climbing ivy, vine and other creeping plants. Over time, a wonderful composition is formed.
3. Don't go to extremes when experimenting with styles. In pursuit of compliance with them, you can lose coziness or comfort.
4. Many different decorative elements - flower beds, garden bridges and sculptures can deprive a summer cottage of elementary aesthetics.

Suburban area or Vacation home are a cherished dream for most of the townspeople. The modern rhythm of the metropolis exhausts people, and they strive at all costs to free time get into the bosom of nature.

The first steps

If you are lucky enough to acquire your own piece of land, then sooner or later you will want to equip it according to your own taste. The landscape of the suburban area is able to create not only a professional. Such work is within the power of the ordinary gardener himself - you just need to know some of the laws and rules of this art.

The design and landscape of the suburban area will be in harmony if all plantings are selected in the same style, in combination with the exterior of the buildings. The main task of design in a garden area is harmony and beauty in a separate area.

Country landscape rules

To begin with, you should create a plan of your site and indicate on it all existing and proposed objects - a house, a bathhouse, shrubs and trees. So you will clearly see how best to organize the free space.

Decorating the landscape of a summer cottage is an extremely exciting activity. Plants that you have selected for your "hacienda" are better to group than to plant one at a time. But here it is necessary to ensure that they do not interfere with the growth of each other. In addition, you should not plant trees in a straight line - strict symmetry usually deprives the site of its naturalness.

The landscape of the suburban area: we create masterpieces with our own hands

All owners of summer cottages strive to fence off their territory from prying eyes. To do this, it is not at all necessary to build a three-meter brick fence. Looks much more attractive hedge... It will not only protect the site from prying eyes, but also beautify it. Think how you want to see her - from climbing plants or evergreen, high or low. A flowering hedge looks very impressive, for the creation of which almonds, lilacs, chubushnik, bird cherry are perfect.

If you choose conifers, it is better to add annual curly specimens to them. It could be morning glory sweet pea, ivy, etc.

For a summer cottage of a large area, it is not difficult to create decorative and plant zones. It is much more difficult for the owners of modest-sized summer cottages. How to create a landscape of a summer cottage with your own hands, if the latter is not more than six acres? Small dachas are always charming with their unique cosiness. Here, every bush, every design element is in plain sight. Therefore, all the details must be thought out especially carefully. For example, in the absence of a large number free area, you can create multi-level garden compositions.

IN small garden the land should not be empty, but this does not mean that the site should be oversaturated. You can visually expand the space with the help of artificial hills, fenced with low stone walls.

The landscape of the suburban area with a slope

For some, such a dacha seems like a punishment, while others perceive it as a great success. Such a site opens up great opportunities in the creation of landscape design. Take your time to level the slope. It should be strengthened and played nicely.

Style selection

The landscape of a suburban area of ​​an unconventional shape requires a special approach. Plants for landscaping are selected depending on the natural features of the slope - drying out of the soil, openness to winds, composition and depth of the soil layer. On a site with a slope, you can do:

Flower garden with level drops;

Alpine slide;

Heather garden;

Waterfall or rocky stream;

Vineyard.

Plot with an area of ​​10 acres

This is not the smallest dacha. To make the landscape of a 10 acres suburban area organic, make a list of everything that, in your opinion, should be in the country. Choose a style that you will adhere to - the final result largely depends on this. If you feel that you cannot cope with this work, contact the specialists. The design landscape of the suburban area, of course, is not cheap, but the costs will justify themselves.

If, nevertheless, you decide to do this work yourself, then after drawing up the project, proceed to the choice of plants. They must correspond to the climate in which the dacha is located. Do not overload the site. All buildings, paths, pool or natural body of water require special attention and patience. Create the landscape gradually, it is impossible to do everything at once. Schedule the work and complete it in stages.

Japanese garden

It is very original and very unusual design... It is fraught with comfort and tranquility. The Japanese garden combines three elements - stone (strength and endurance), water (movement and growth of plants) and living elements - conifers, as well as beautifully flowering trees. The obligatory elements of such a garden should be a bridge over a pond and a gazebo. A plot of 10 acres will allow you to create a Japanese garden where you can retire or spend time with friends.

Wildlife in the garden

If your site is located on the border with a forest, then it will be completely natural for your decision to create a wildlife sanctuary on it. Wild-growing trees will perfectly combine with the cultural ones with which you diversify them. Plant under the trees shade-loving plants, for example, a fern.

Country style

A garden like this is filled with details from village life. It may seem that it looks a little sleazy and a little rustic. Nevertheless, he requires no less attention to himself. Flower arrangements in such a garden are created in boxes. Relevant here is a wicker fence with earthenware, buildings with whitewashed facades. A cart will perfectly fit into such a landscape. It can be a luxurious base for a flower bed. A Moorish lawn is also suitable - a flower meadow that delights its owner with bright colors.

Hi-tech style

It is used not only in the interiors of apartments, but also in the design of the suburban area. The peculiarity of such a landscape is in the brevity and severity of forms, color scheme... It is characterized by clear and straight lines in furniture and a breakdown of paths, the use of modern materials in the manufacture of such a garden is characterized by open spaces, plants are most often of a strict form, sheared.

Mediterranean style

It should remind you of a holiday in warm countries on the Mediterranean coast. In recent years, it has become very popular among summer residents. In such a garden, there must be a patio, shady corners, paths paved with natural stone in light tones, spicy herbs and flowers in ceramic pots, wrought iron or wicker furniture.

Small cottage landscape

The center can be a round flowerbed, possibly with a small fountain. You can do it yourself. If the fountain is not part of your plans, then install a small statue instead. It is better to cover the path in the depths of the garden with crushed stone or gravel, and from paving slabs and refuse altogether. From plants, it is better to use ornamental grass, bright phlox, lavender or geranium.

Even the smallest body of water, which can be made, for example, from a bath, will revive the site. Plant daffodils, mint, primroses and irises along the banks.

We make out the center of the site

Start from the center to create a harmonious landscape. At the summer cottage, it is often decorated in the form of a tree with a figuratively cropped crown, a fountain surrounded by a sculptural group, flowers in vases of different heights.

Playground and lawn

If you have children, then you will need to create a special landscape for the summer cottage. You can make an excellent playground with your own hands. It is more advisable to create it under the windows of the room where parents or other adult family members spend most of their time. The lawn is best done when leaving the terrace or veranda. You can arrange a recreation area on it. On the edge you can build a barbecue area with a shed.

Benches

Perhaps, no landscape of a summer cottage can do without this detail. With your own hands, make the most a simple bench probably every man can. Only a master is capable of making some original, exclusive model. First, decide what benches you want to see on your site. Today there are a great many of them - metal, stone, wooden benches, rocking chairs and other models - it all depends on your financial capabilities and imagination.

Lighting

Finally, let's talk about the role of lighting in creating the landscape of a summer cottage. It performs the following functions:

Accent lighting;

General light.

Accent lighting does not illuminate objects in the area, but only indicates their contours. Its purpose is to set boundaries and indicate the direction of a person's movement in the dark.

The general one illuminates paths, recreational facilities, and other key objects. The lighting of the summer cottage does not have to be dull and simple at all, as in the old days. You can do it yourself, but it is better to entrust this work to professionals. They will be able to correctly position landscape lights on flower beds, make high-quality lighting for a garden, a fountain, a gazebo.

Original lamps

The main problem of landscape lamps is their high cost. There is an exit. You can make lamps yourself from improvised materials - from chips and skewers, from clothespins. Thus, you can make a street lamp with LEDs, lighting from plastic and garlands.

See how you can add new interesting solutions in landscape design using a stone. Decorative stone mulching can be used in flower beds to contain weeds and retain moisture, or as a modern landscape design technique to create a stylish and clear minimalist garden structure.

Spectacular landscape design.

Create a formal flower garden.

A bright flower bed with unpretentious plantings, using gravel mulching methods in landscape design, turns an uncomfortable area near the entrance into a friendly flower garden.

Add charm to your garden paths.

The most simple garden paths from paving slabs take on a completely different look next to a flower garden with white gravel mulch, a beautiful line of the enveloping wall of the house.
In addition, this flower bed also serves drainage purposes, removing moisture from the foundation of the house.

Landscaping solves the problems of the site

Adding stone elements to landscaping garden plot Is another way to make its texture and shape more varied. The area in front of the house is below soil level, so mulching a flower garden near the fence with a stone solves drainage problems.

Create a welcoming entrance to your home.

You can glean some practical ideas from the photo above: combination different types mulching (tree bark and stone), harmonious combination of rectangular and curved shapes in one style, a beautiful solution for using curbstone and mulch in one color tone. All these landscape design techniques form a stylish appearance.

Place bright accents in your garden.

The part of the plot under the tree, mulched with stone, can become the main accent of your garden.

Create a spectacular flower garden in an uncomfortable area.

This stunning dry stream along a narrow path near a blind fence is an example of spectacular landscaping with little effort.

Combine stones of different colors.

The use of two contrasting types of mulch creates a striking effect for this beautiful garden near the house.

Create a rhythm.

Unpretentious plants planted homogeneous groups and decorated with gravel mulch, will create an interesting flower garden structure.

Pay attention to tricky areas.

This slope plot not only solved the drainage problem from the higher neighboring plot using gravel mulching, but also added an unusual decorative element to the lawn, which visually enlarges the space.

Landscaping: choosing the right type of stone.

The stones you choose can define the overall style of your entire garden. Rounded river rocks or sea pebbles will create a cozier, warmer style.
White marble chips will help brighten shadow areas. Flat stones are more appropriate in a landscape garden, but may seem out of place in a formal garden. Black lava rocks are perfect for a modern, minimalist garden. Choose the style that you like because the stone's lifespan is indefinite and it is important to choose the look that you will be satisfied with for many years.

How to use decorative mulching in landscaping.

Regardless of where mulching is used - in a flower bed, under a tree, near a house wall, it carries 5 main functions:

1. Careful preservation of the soil structure.
2. Preservation of soil moisture.
3. Smoothing changes in soil temperature.
4. Reflection of sunlight.
5. Weed control.

One of the main benefits of mulching is soil temperature regulation.

Mulching can help keep the soil from overheating on hot summer days, and can contain temperature swings on cold nights.

This temperature consistency is one of the key factors for healthy and strong plant growth.

The choice of materials for mulch in landscaping is endless. Stone, bark, hay, pine needles, and even synthetic materials.

Stone mulch can be good choice for mulching large landscaped areas - which can include large and medium decorative herbs, trees and shrubs.

Such mulching allows water to penetrate easily and does not require replacement.

It is important to remember that mulching with a stone excludes weeding and enrichment of the soil.

Therefore, it is more correct to use this mulching in combination with a film protection against weeds and to use plants that do not need rich soil.

Landscaping. Stone mulching master class

Let's see what is the order of work with decorative stone mulching in landscape design.

First, remove 5 cm of soil by picking out the roots. Please note that our original site is located on a slope.

We set the garden profile in accordance with the contours of the flower beds, leveling the soil level at each level (this is how we got four mini terraces at each level). At the same stage, it is good to add 1-2 cm of enriched soil to the flower garden, which will be food for plants for many years.

We pour sand into the flower beds and tamp it. This is done in order not to accidentally damage the agrofibre, which we will lay on top of the sand.

We line the agrofiber, making cuts in it for planting. For large plants, make an incision from the edge to the center, then form a hole. We press the film against the ground with metal staples (you can make it yourself in the form of a U from a metal rod).

Let's dwell a little on the color of the film - it will depend on your climate. About 7 main types of film are used in landscape design, we will focus on white and black.

White good for hot climates, because reflects sunlight well and prevents combustion due to overheating of the soil. For colder climates, such a film is not suitable, because under it the soil is not warming up enough. In addition, it requires additional mulching from above, because yet it does not completely eliminate the access of sunlight to the soil, which does not protect against weeds.

Black film effectively stops the growth of weeds, because completely absorbs light. On the other hand, it warms up quickly enough in the sun to 70 degrees, which can be the reason for the burning of plants.

The best option in the middle - black and white mulching combines all the advantages of the previous two methods and does not have their disadvantages.

We fill the prepared flower beds with a stone 5 cm thick. Leave 7-8 cm from the base of the plant to the stone mulch. We cover the lawn.

We water the flower garden as usual and enjoy our new landscaping project.

Where to use stone mulching.

A favorite technique of modern landscapes is a combination of contrasting colors, such solutions create an unexpected and effective result. AND the best place for such flower beds - front door where they will stun and enchant every guest at first sight.

Natural stone brings a new color, texture and touch of contemplative oriental style to your garden. But it's not for every area in your garden.

The use of stone is a long-term project that does not imply changes over a long period of time.

In addition, take into account your climate and place such landscape elements outside of areas of increased leaf fall, organic debris of which can make the flower bed look unkempt.

But such beautiful solutions in middle lane can be carried out, for example, for a coniferous garden.

Landscaping. Mulching with a stone "FOR" and "AGAINST"

Mulching with a stone gives the site a finished modern look... But, on the one hand, such mulching does not enrich the soil in any way; on the other hand, such solutions are durable and require minimal maintenance.

Pros for gardeners.

Stone mulching allows you to introduce new spectacular solutions in landscape design. The variety of colors, shapes and sizes allows stone to become a separate design element in your garden.

Cons for gardeners.

When installed without a perimeter fence, stones can roll onto lawns, paths, beds, causing significant inconvenience. Therefore, the side of the fence should be slightly higher than the mulching level.

Pros for plants.

Mulching smooths out critical temperature peaks for plants - the stone absorbs heat during the flow and slowly releases it at night. Stony mulching is usually the maintenance of moderate soil moisture. In combination with agrofibre it is an effective weed barrier.

Cons for plants.

The stone can create obstacles for the reproduction and development of plants. In addition, with the long-term use of the stone on the flower garden, additional spraying of the plant with groundbaits is required.

Cons for real estate.

Beauty in landscape design is a purely objective matter, what you like may not like the potential future buyer of your home. And dismantling mulch from a stone is laborious and troublesome.

Landscaping. Conclusions.

Landscaping your garden with mulch can provide a number of benefits, including reduced erosion and water loss, improved soil nutrition, and more balanced temperature regime soil.

Different types of mulching solve these problems in different ways: river stones and gravel are often used to prevent weed growth and are an effective landscaping technique, they also help to maintain soil moisture and require little maintenance, but they do not nourish or isolate the soil in the same way. as regular organic mulch.

The landscape design of the suburban area we will consider some photo options in our article – an unusually fashionable trend of the last decade, which literally captivated Russian summer residents. It is curious that the history of landscape design began at the beginning of the 20th century, while such a fashion came to Russia recently.

Among the millions of ideas and variations, a person will find a design option suitable for a summer cottage. If there is a creative streak, the approach to the issue is different - to design your own style, drawing ideas from the projects presented. The key to success lies in harmony and convenience.

Decorative techniques - improving our own skills

To decorate a summer cottage, consider a few design techniques... Consider the techniques of designers that will help in further work:

Note! The use of a "dry stream" would be appropriate in conjunction with bridges. They will complement the landscape design and create harmony.

The basics of creating a project - choosing the right options

It should be remembered that the landscape design should have to itself, be neutral and at the same time attractive, have a relaxing effect, which is so necessary during the rest period. That is why experts present landscape design as a complex task designed to solve several issues.

The project is the first component of landscape design, the creation of which should be approached with utmost attention. Initially, it is required to study the area (summer cottage) and clarify all its features (soil type, vegetation, climatic features, the presence of natural reservoirs and ravines, etc.). After the "exploration", a composition is drawn up - the location of paths, flower beds is thought out, the boundaries of various zones are drawn, the possibility of installing a pool or an artificial reservoir, etc. is considered. As creating a "green" atmosphere, options for planting tall trees and shrubs are thought out. It is necessary to provide for the center (or several centers) of the composition, from which the entire design of the site will "dance" (it can be a pool, a fountain, a tree in the middle of the site, etc.).

Do not forget about color range, which is designed to create harmony in the summer cottage. Variegated colors and incorrectly chosen tones will only annoy. Absolutely everything should harmonize - fences, grass, plantings, paths and recreation areas.

When choosing a set of plants, you should study in detail their qualities, compatibility with other plants, their needs and care features.

Attention! It should be remembered that a suburban area with a well-thought-out landscape design looks attractive and well-groomed at any time of the year.

If you are not a supporter of the long, hard work, it is recommended to entrust this work to a landscape designer who will competently and as quickly as possible make all your dreams come true.

Features of work in a small suburban area

A standard suburban area does not exceed 10 acres, which somewhat limits the flight of design ideas. Do-it-yourself landscape design will have to be thought out to the smallest detail, because you want to get not only beautiful design, but also leave a place for the beds and a small garden.

Experts recommend not to take radical measures, but to introduce only indirect changes that will help change the style and the whole general form... It is not recommended to clutter up the site decorative elements(garden gnomes, fountains, etc.), borders, flower beds and ponds, as they only spoil the overall impression. Harmony in everything - do not forget this rule.

Landscaping is a whole science. Let's see what is meant by this concept:

Improvement of the suburban area - the secrets of professionals

What falls under the concept of landscaping a suburban area? Let's get a look.

To equip private plot, it is necessary first of all to decide on what will be located on it and what elements will decorate and decorate individual zones. It is also necessary to understand the principles and rules of how to create the right landscape design. Without knowledge, it will be difficult to get a truly harmonious and beautiful personal plot. And without this, the very meaning of this venture is lost, because the site is being tidied up primarily in order to create a beautiful and harmonious natural oasis.

Landscape design photo

Basic rules for site registration

There are criteria in the formation of landscape design, observing which it will turn out to achieve the set goal. They imply a high-quality study of details and a balanced approach to design.

Definition and preliminary sketching phase

To understand what you want to see on your site, you must first look at the landscape design photos of ready-made projects. Such a solution will allow you to find out how the site can be transformed in general, which separate zones exist in landscape design and with what they are made out. You can also see decor techniques and accessories for decorating them in the photo. It is worth saying that it is not uncommon for this purpose to be used in decorating flower beds, alpine slides - improvised materials, of which there are usually a huge variety in the country.

Landscape design in the country photo

Landscape design photo

Selection of suitable accessories, materials, etc. can significantly simplify the task - if you immediately decide on the style. After all, each style has its own specific features and differences. And restrictions on style will narrow the range of searches, as well as allow you to maintain a single design peculiar only to him.

There are several styles in landscape design:

• Classic style
• Country style
• Russian style
• Japanese style
• Romantic style

Country landscape design photo

When browsing through photocatologists, be sure to carefully consider each style in order to choose the most suitable one.

At the next stage, it is best to fix the idea on a piece of paper, this will help to distribute - zoning, where what will be on the site, in which part will the alpine slide, gazebo or patio be located, where there will be a garden and a pond. To do this, at the beginning, it is recommended to make an assessment right on the site itself - by submitting, different variants location, it's easier to choose the most suitable option.

A preliminary study will allow you not only to choose the most suitable design and location, but will also help determine the scope of work. And this will make it possible to make a preliminary calculation of the budget.

Landscaping of the site

Proportions of shapes, sizes and colors

When it has already been decided exactly what will be on the site, how and where it will be located, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic rules and principles of landscape design.

IN landscape design As in the entire design industry, there is one important principle that really allows you to get harmony of shapes and sizes - this is the theory of the triangle. The presence of three components within one part, allows you to get the most balanced state, more or less components violate the harmonious balance. At the same time, in any design, such parameters as size, color and shape fall into the category of three components.

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So, for example, for decoration with stones alpine slide, stream, pond, etc., three sizes of stones are used - large, medium and small. Proportional shapes allow you to achieve a neat and eye-pleasing design. Of course, with the aim of striving for naturalness, you can use other sizes, but in this case it will not be possible to achieve an aesthetic harmony of sizes and shapes.

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The same applies to the color scheme, flowers for an alpine slide, flower beds are also selected taking into account this rule. Three colors will allow you to achieve a moderate color scheme of the landscape, while there should be no obvious variegation. Flowers should be selected in such a way that each species complements the other, regardless of the season. It should be said that the proportions of color or species flowering plants should be different. For example, 9 plants with white flowers, 6 with red flowers, and three with orange flowers can be used to decorate a flower bed.

One of the important principles of decorating a territory with plants also concerns their height. Along with the design of flower beds, plants of other sizes should also be present. Accordingly, the middle ones are shrubs, and the tall ones are trees. In this case, one should not forget about the proportions, otherwise the site may turn into a forest or a dense garden.

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Figurines and figurines for decoration

To give a special charm and even magic to landscape design, various kinds of figures and decorations on the site will help. The variety of garden figurines and figurines is very large today. They differ in materials of manufacture, sizes, and an extensive topic will make it easy to find suitable figures. The most popular today are images of various animals and birds, they can be made in full size. Figurines of elves, gnomes, angels and various other fabulous creatures are no less popular.

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Where to place the garden figurines?

Most often they are placed near the paths on the site, next to water bodies - near a pond, stream, fountain or flower nursery. Placement on open lawns is no less popular, in this case even whole compositions can be depicted, depending on the style. For example, a horse-drawn carriage driver or a simple cart is perfect for country style.

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And here is the figure of Buddha or other oriental deity, the best way fit into the oriental - Japanese style. White plaster figures among green bushes are perfect for the Greek style or for a style with a classic bias.

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Modern models figurines can not only be beautifully designed, but lighting can also be built into them, which will create a beautiful illumination of the territory in the evening. In this case, the backlight can be hidden inside the figure, or it can be figurative - for example, a gnome in his hands with a torch or a hand lamp with a built-in light source, where the latter will perform its direct task.

Recently, figures with built-in acoustics began to appear, it is worth noting that most often these are not even figures, but an imitation of an ordinary stone, stump, etc.

Projects that require serious work, due to the complexity or associated with a section of a not simple landscape, are implemented with the involvement of special equipment, therefore it is better to entrust this work to experienced specialists who have both the knowledge and the appropriate equipment.

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