Stage one - choosing a style
It is very important to first decide on your wishes and understand what you want to see on the site in front of the house: picturesque, strict lines, or an abundance of flowers. There are a large number of styles that can be taken as a basis and ready-made techniques can be used for landscaping.
Classic (regular) should be chosen if the suburban area has a large area (at least 15 acres), if you like strict orderliness in everything, including in the selection of plants. This direction is characterized by the rigor of the composition, formed according to the principle of strict symmetry, excessive theatricality and pomp.
Regular landscaping style Source decoratorist.com
A garden made in a classic style will have clear geometric lines and a monochrome color. It must have a unifying center (parterre or fountain), evenly trimmed bushes and trees, a perfectly smooth lawn, and patterned flower beds. In this case, landscaping of the dacha will take place according to pre-drawn up schemes. With their help, clear geometric shapes will be formed. Such a garden requires constant care.
The landscape style is best suited for those who own medium-sized plots (10 acres) and do not tolerate man-made gardens. In it, all elements of landscape design are arranged naturally and freely, as they would be in the wild. Its creation does not require large financial costs or complex maintenance; this concept is ideal for owners of forest plots whose territory already has its own established ecosystem.
Landscape gardening style Source zpravyzmoravy.cz
An idea of the Dutch style of landscape design can be obtained by looking at paintings by artists who lived in this country. When carrying out landscaping, you need to make a beautiful lawn, form a hedge, abandon planting tall trees in favor of branchy shrubs, plant mixborders of brightly blooming flowers along the paths, place funny figurines around the site and make flower beds in carts.
Country style, cheerful, unpretentious and natural, is ideal for lovers of orchards and vegetable gardens. The atmosphere of the destination is formed with the help of old wheelbarrows in which flower beds are organized, wooden wheels placed near the paths, garden figurines of gnomes or domestic animals. This style is suitable for dachas with a small area (6-8 acres).
Rural style of landscaping a dacha Source dizainexpert.ru
Chinese style dates back thousands of years. Throughout this time, gardeners honed their art and formed the basic principles of the direction. They are based on the doctrine of the flows of male and female energy. They are distributed smoothly, gently bending around obstacles, so there can be no artificially created contours in landscaping: symmetry, parallels, sharp corners.
The implementation of the described direction must obey strict rules: only those elements are used that allow one to form one overall picture. A garden is an area that can heal the body and spirit. Stones are objects of worship, water is present both at rest and in movement. If it is not possible to build reservoirs, dry streams can replace them. There must be a tea gazebo in a secluded place. The path to it is usually designed in the spirit of an overgrown mountainous landscape. Plants are not just planted in their place, but with the help of them a picturesque picture is created, which is all visible from the windows of the house.
Gardening of a dacha in the Chinese style Source michalschein.com
The Japanese garden brings peace and comfort. Each element of landscaping is simple to implement, but it carries a certain symbolic meaning. Being in a Japanese garden, you want to think about the eternal and admire the beautiful nature. Polished stone boulders, wooden bridges, neatly trimmed bushes and dwarf trees are often used for decoration. Landscaping done in the Japanese style is best suited for owners of plots of 6-8 acres.
Oriental style - mosaic patterns of paths, small fountains, bright flower beds, gazebos with domed roofs. The main design requirement is an abundance of sunlight.
Cottage landscaping, done in an exotic style, is most suitable for travel lovers. To create it, you need to use the technique of tiered space filling and exotic plants. The use of stone and dark wood is encouraged. The easiest way to recreate a corner of the picturesque jungle is where there is a river or some man-made reservoir on the site.
Exotic landscaping of a dacha Source goodsgn.com
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Alpine style is the most popular trend in our time. Its implementation involves the creation of mountainous terrain on the site. This can be done by building a large alpine slide, a stream running along a stone bed, or paths made of slate or granite. When choosing plants, preference is given to evergreen thujas, firs, and spruces. Boxwood and mosses are always planted to support them.
Mediterranean, Scandinavia, modern, high-tech, country, Mauritania - different styles of landscape design can be chosen as the basis for landscaping. It is he who will tell you what plants you need to purchase for the designated purposes and how to place them on your personal plot.
High-tech garden Source houzz.com
Stage two - proper planning
Once the basic idea of landscaping has been determined, you can begin planning the upcoming work. To begin with, experts recommend creating a sketch of the future garden. To do this you need:
- measure and mark the boundaries of the site on a piece of paper;
- mark the location of the cardinal directions on the plan;
- indicate the location of the main buildings (residential building, sheds, gazebos, summer kitchens, bathhouses, toilets);
- mark all recreation areas (barbecue area, playground, sports corner), as well as the vegetable garden;
- tie them all with paths and platforms;
- draw the trees that are already on the site and those that are planned to be left;
- draw out ground and underground communications and power supply lines.
After this, you need to study the terrain features on site, determine the condition of the soil, and the groundwater level. Armed with such knowledge, it will be easier, keeping in mind the chosen style of the future garden, to zoning future plantings.
Sketch plan for country landscaping Source poptiz.ru
Preliminary assessment of work
Any area for landscaping must be studied first. You can find specialists for this who will turn any territory into level land using modern equipment.
There is another interesting way - all the hills, or minuses and flaws can be made part of the garden design. Alternatively, some hill can be turned into an alpine slide or rock garden. And any lowland can be turned into a reservoir.
Undoubtedly, the design of the site should be combined with the house and a single style. The area around the house needs to be carefully planned. It is better to divide the local area into zones: a recreation area, a sports ground, a rose garden, and so on. Paths will help to plan the area in front of the house.
Stage three - landscaping work
After planning is completed, you need to start clearing the site. In this section, it is important to dismantle all unnecessary buildings, trim or uproot unnecessary trees, replant shrubs, remove roots and debris from the soil, lay the necessary communications (plumbing, electrical wiring, irrigation system).
Then you can begin laying paths and platforms. They have more than just a functional purpose. With their help, a landscape design is created. They must connect all functional zones with each other and indicate their boundaries with a dotted line. If you frame paths and areas with borders, you will be able to make a very beautiful decoration. Curbs will prevent the paving from spreading; they will prevent water from flowing from one area to another.
Natural stone as a connecting decor in landscaping Source houzz.com.au
Preparatory work
Designing – creating diagrams or drawings. The diagrams must show buildings, structures, trees and large shrubs, paths and perimeter boundaries. Designate ergonomic zones.
Installation of a drainage system. Such a system will save plants from oversaturation with moisture, in particular if the soil contains a large amount of groundwater or there is a body of water nearby. There are several types of drainage system: deep, open or closed. Its installation depends on the individual characteristics of the territory.
Soil preparation means fertilizing and leveling the soil.
The next stage is planting. First of all, trees are planted, at the next stage - shrubs, and at the last - flowers. Hedges will help hide the old fence and various imperfections. At the last stage you need to select plants, flowers and decorative elements.
The final stage is planting
When the paths and platforms are laid, a general outline will be outlined, which will make it possible to finally understand where and what to plant. For landscaping the local area, you can use different elements of landscape design. The following are considered the most common.
grass lawn
Today it is an integral part of any suburban housing. It is used to create a general background or a separate link. The presence of a lawn improves the microclimate, thanks to it, air humidity increases, coolness forms, and noise levels decrease. It's very nice to go outside barefoot and walk on soft grass. There are several types of lawns (regular, parterre, sports, shady, special). The choice of type depends on the specific task at hand.
If there is a classic regular park near the house, you cannot do without parterre green lawns. They look like perfectly smooth emerald green lakes that look luxurious and respectable. You cannot walk on such grass, you can only admire it. When a children's playground becomes the central part of the site, it is necessary to choose a sports lawn to cover it. It is resistant to trampling and is very easy to care for.
Parterre lawn in dacha landscaping Source landshaft23.ru
Why order landscaping
Landscaping work may differ in composition depending on where it is carried out and what goals are set. Among the main tasks:
- Replace or supplement plantings. The landscape can be completely redesigned or partially changed: removing old and diseased plants, thinning bushes, crowning trees. Incorrect placement of greenery interferes with their growth, darkens the area, and provokes the growth of weeds. Our specialists will eliminate these problems.
- Lawn installation and maintenance. It is important to choose a grass variety taking into account the purpose of the territory and the conditions on the site. We will recommend a lawn for low-lying, shaded areas, slopes, picnic areas, and playgrounds. We lay a roll covering or sow the area with lawn grass seeds.
- Soil strengthening. When the terrain is uneven, there are many points of natural rise and fall. Our specialists strengthen the ground, preventing it from gradually sliding.
We can place artificial ponds, gazebos, and flower beds with different plants that complement each other well on the site. We carry out zoning - it helps to divide the territory into functional zones.
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Vertical gardening
After the lawn is made, you need to take care of decorating the fence and outbuildings. Most of their appearance does not fit well into the chosen style. The situation can be corrected by planting plants that, when growing, are able to cover large areas with their foliage. Experts recommend planting evergreen trees (pine needles, fir, pine, thuja) near fences. If you choose those whose crown lends itself to artistic trimming, you can create a beautiful hedge that can very beautifully decorate any area.
Thuja hedge instead of a fence Source pinterest.com
If it is not possible to carefully monitor the garden, experts recommend planting climbing vines (hops or ivy) near designated objects. Maiden grapes, Chinese lemongrass, and honeysuckle grow very well. They need to be constantly raised and given the right direction for growth. For this, nets, gratings, arches, and any visible supports in the form of lamp posts or drainpipes are most often used.
Cascades of flowers look very beautiful. They can be formed by planting petunias or begonias. Using pots of different sizes, stacked on top of each other in a pyramid, it is easy to create very decorative decorations that will always attract attention and will very effectively decorate any area.
Petunia beds in the country Source tunwma.com
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The video explains how to plant Chaenomeles japonica to form a hedge:
And finally, flower beds. There is no way to do without them. They allow you to add bright rich colors to an already formed landscape design, place the necessary accents, and emphasize the chosen style. For these purposes, regular flower beds or modular compositions, landscape groups can be used, with the help of which the natural beauty of nature is emphasized. When choosing flowers to decorate a flower bed, you need to take into account their flowering time, as well as decide on its shape.
Regular flower beds and modular compositions Source datsuncarsandparts.com
If you want to simply plant flowers and create a landscape group, you should simply form a small hill out of the ground, and support it along the edges with flexible border tape, which is sold in any hardware store. If you dig it completely into the ground, no technical elements will be visible. The tape will do a good job of keeping the soil from spreading after watering, and the flowerbed itself will look neat and natural.
Trees and bushes
As photos of the landscaping of the site show, these two elements are certainly present on the dacha plot. Practical housewives choose the same practical fruit plantings for themselves, while others prefer to plant less useful, but more original thujas, pine trees, spruce trees, lilacs, and junipers.
Green spaces add beauty and bright colors to the site, helping to create real masterpieces or simple compositions that comfortably fill the air with oxygen, delicate aromas, and the buzz of bees and bumblebees.
Therefore, there is no need to be afraid to create: any flowerbed or bush will return a hundredfold all the energy spent on it.
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The video talks about how to choose stones to create an alpine slide:
When creating the elements described, you must remember that the final result should fit perfectly into the chosen stylistic concept. To make everything look organic, experts recommend focusing on the selection of stones. Everything is important here: shape, color, texture, size. They need to be matched with other elements of the garden and filled with perennials and bulbous plants.
Beautiful rock garden in the country Source yandex.com
Hellebores and crocuses, alpine poppies and Carpathian bells look very decorative on alpine hills. Low-growing thuja and barberry will add naturalness to the picture.
Garden structures and elements of small architecture
Similar elements are also part of the landscaping of the site. These include large and small gazebos, with and without windows, belvederes, arches entwined with plants, pergolas. There are a huge number of options for their construction and decoration, but most often for the designated purposes, climbing, beautifully flowering vines are used, which turn garden structures into objects of unusually sensual beauty.
Generalization on the topic
Nothing is impossible; if necessary, and with the help of practical advice, by studying the photos and videos published in the article, you can create the garden of your dreams. In order to carry out landscaping of a summer cottage, you will have to be patient and let go of your imagination. Work should begin in early spring; you will first have to draw up a clear planting schedule and strictly follow it. If you don’t have time for all this, you can contact specialized companies and order them “turnkey landscaping”.
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