"Country hard labor" is a phrase that should forever disappear from our lexicon. BUT " country rest"starts with site preparation - and landscape design. Consider a photo the best options landscape design suburban area at a country house.

"Dacha is not about rest." Somehow it has been like that since Soviet Union that the concept of "cottage" and "garden" for us are closely related. A country house (cottage) for the older generation is not a place of rest, but a means of survival. Are you jealous of the models in the pictures about relaxing in a cottage on the river bank? Have you always dreamed of your own small forest with a gazebo and a hammock, but do you associate a dacha with garden beds, seasonal work "on potatoes" and, at best, barbecue? It's time to break the stereotypes and finally equip the dacha so that it is pleasant to spend time on it.

Where to start designing a plot near a country house

It is worth starting the arrangement of the dacha from those same "hundredths", usually covered with beds with cucumbers and dill. Meanwhile, the suburban area - good opportunity try yourself as a landscape designer.

The first step is to sketch out your site plan. In designing a garden, you need to build on the location of the house. Mark where there are already buildings (except country house, on the territory there is often a garage, summer cuisine or tool shed). And now it's time to think about what you lack for a good rest. with barbecue? A pond with goldfish? Beds with your favorite strawberry variety? Everything that fantasy suggested, write down and place on the plan.

PLEASE NOTE! the height of the plants on the site should decrease from north to south. Beds - where it is warmer. Trees - where the north is.

Independently designing and decorating a summer cottage will require patience, knowledge in many areas and considerable effort from you. In the design passion and inspiration, do not forget what exactly you wanted to see on the site from the very beginning. In the process, it is very easy to get carried away and lose the main idea. As a result, instead of cozy garden and a dream house, you run the risk of getting the same chaos from the beds with which you started the refurbishment.

Don't be afraid to come up with bold ideas and trust your intuition, but try not to stray too far from key idea and the style you like.

Tracks

The layout of the paths is laid depending on which parts of the garden you need access to. good decision - build a "tour route" past those places on the site that look the most attractive. There must be an easy path to the beds and flower beds (if you have saved them).

Note! The main tracks should be smooth, without sharp turns.

A walking route among trees or flowers can be made winding and complex so that guests have the opportunity to appreciate the charm of a flower bed or garden composition from all sides.

There are not as many places in the summer cottage as we would like. But even with conditional tightness, the width of the track must be chosen taking into account the fact that two people should freely "disperse" on it. The optimal width is 1-1.5 meters.

The garden path should have a slight slope on both sides - then puddles will not form on it. Besides rainwater from the path it will additionally "water" the nearby flower beds and wash off the dust from the path itself.

The material for the garden path must be resistant to temperature changes, be durable and aesthetic. Most often for the design of tracks on country yard using concrete, stone or decorative tiles. A more natural option is paths sprinkled with sand or gravel. Pebble mosaic paths look very attractive.

Lighting

The design of the landscape was given less attention than the design of the premises. What can we say about the lighting of the site, if it is not always remembered in interior design? With the right lighting, the site can look more interesting in the evenings than during the day.

We use functional lighting, but forget about decorative. To illuminate the paths, turns and buildings on the site, diffused soft light is sufficient, which makes it possible to safely move around the yard, but does not distract from observing the garden.

Recessed luminaires are perfect for functional lighting. They can be mounted along paths, at the edges of steps and near railings. The main purpose is to serve as "guiding lights", while not blinding or annoying the eye. You can also use lamps on poles - if you are not embarrassed that in the daytime a "fence" will be visible around the garden paths. The bollards are available in all possible styles, so even the technical element of lighting can be used to maintain the overall mood of the space.

Thanks to decorative lighting, you can create to emphasize all the advantages of the site, highlighting individual trees or highlighting flower beds.

To illuminate shrubs, trees or decorative elements usually use ground mini-spotlights. They are able to give not just warm or cold tone lighting, and illuminate the area with any color - thanks to the filters on the glasses.

Features of lighting for a summer cottage:

• lamps need less power than in the city
• it is better to choose energy-saving lamps
• it is desirable to provide for the possibility of separate switching on of technical and decorative lighting
• the power cable for the backlight must be well insulated - so that you do not accidentally damage it when gardening

garden figurines

Garden figurines of gnomes, animals and mythical characters are very popular in the West, where each of the characters has its own story. You can install any decor on the site. The main thing is that it does not look like a "foreign body" and matches the style of the house and garden. Garden gnomes often hide in the bushes, and Wood Fairy must live by the tree. Make up your own story about how the Easter Bunny or dragon got into your garden.

Landscaping of a garden plot

Tall plants are best placed on the north side. The middle strip of the site is assigned to the bush. If you decide to keep a few beds of tomatoes and peppers "for salad" - these plants do best with sufficient lighting, on the south side of the garden.

All typical country gardens are planned in regular style. Beds, greenhouses and even rows of trees are arranged in geometric order.

Landscaping involves a more natural and natural arrangement of trees and flowers. Special attention pay attention to the nuances of the relief. If there is a hillock in the summer cottage, you should not level it. Try to beat the composition that nature has already created for you.

Alpine slide

Alpine hill - a small piece of real mountains, created by your hands. A simple heap of stones with flowers somehow stuck between them is not yet an alpine slide. This decor is not as easy to create as it seems. Before proceeding with the implementation of the composition, it will not be superfluous to plan it on paper. In this hill there are peaks and cliffs, flat plateaus and a green valley.

The arrangement of the slide begins in the fall. The first layer is gravel or broken brick, on top of which an earthen mixture is poured (of course, a slide). Approximate height - about a meter (later, when the earth "sits down", the hill will become a little lower).

After shrinkage in a hill they mount large stones(they are half buried in the ground). Above are medium and small items. The choice of plants for a slide depends not only on their requirements for soil and lighting, but also on the general style of the site. But first of all, you should pay attention to flowers and herbs that do not need complex care.

Important! The basis for the alpine slide are perennials, annual flowers can be transplanted several times a year, updating and changing the look of the hill.

Popular plants for alpine hills:

• edelweiss;
• stonecrop;
• saxifrage;
• lumbago;
• sponge.

Flower beds in the garden

A flower bed is not necessarily a familiar circle or rectangle filled with even rows of flowers. Creating an elegant and thoughtful flower bed requires taste and some effort, but the beauty of the resulting composition is worth it.

Vertical flower beds

Vertical gardening is a popular type of urban space design that can be adapted to a summer cottage. Who said that flowers should live on earth? They need soil, but soil can be delivered to human height.

Advantages of vertical flower beds:

• REQUIRES LESS SPACE than traditional flower beds;
• MAKE THE PLOT ORIGINAL due to the non-standard solution.

Although most often used for vertical flower beds flowering plants, ornamental vegetables, spices or greens look no less attractive - and even more unusual. An interesting option for vertical flower beds is climbing fruit-bearing plants.

Classic forms of vertical flower beds:

• pyramid- plants are planted in a multi-tiered container;
• flower tower- similar to a pyramid, but the diameter of the "tiers" does not decrease.

Rabatka

Rabatki - flower strips, usually located along paths, fences or around lawns. Landing width - from half a meter. When the plants in such a flower bed bloom, the earth is covered with a continuous bright carpet.

Types of discounts:

• unilateral(usually located along the house or the fence line);
• bilateral(more often they are designed in the middle of the alley).

Plants for rabatok can be very different. The basic principle of choosing plants for rabatka is that they should be low, bright, and match in color with each other.

Mixborder

This is a flower garden where herbs, small shrubs and even small trees. It is quite difficult to care for him, because each of the plants requires special conditions. Weeding can also add problems - dense planting is distinctive feature mixborder. This type of bed is often found in landscape style gardens, where the plants are arranged to create a sense of "accident" their appearance on the site.

Mixborder features:

• free lines and shapes of flower beds
• tall plants - in the background (if there is one viewpoint) or in the center (if the flower garden can be viewed from several sides)
• Contrasting combinations of colors look spectacular, or vice versa - different types of plants in the same range.

Design project for a summer cottage depending on the area

The style and fullness of the suburban area directly depends on how many acres are at your disposal. Do not try to implement everything at once if you have only 6 acres of land. Let the pool not fit in the garden, but small flower beds and paths will be in perfect condition.

What to consider when planning:

• Terrain and natural relief.
• Plot shape. The usual "cut" of the earth can be square, but there are also L-shaped sections and triangular ones. These features can be used and beaten in design.
• soil type. It depends on how plants will feel comfortable in your garden.
• Location relative to the cardinal points. This is important both for planting trees and for thinking through garden lighting schemes.

Plot 6 acres

For small plots, the very geometric style that was so common in Soviet gardens is best suited. It allows you to use the available space as efficiently as possible. You can add originality with the help of non-standard moves (for example, vertical gardening).

NOTE! The house should not cast a shadow on light-loving plants.

Garden trees planted in a row on the north side will not only help organize the space, but also "shelter" the house from cold winds. In the northern part, there are technical buildings and a greenhouse.

If you are not hiding something too important, it is better to refuse a high fence. On the small area it will only increase the feeling of tightness. Garden paths with smooth bends (not straight lines) will also help to give "space".

Plot 10 acres

The basic rules for designing a site do not depend on the area. The trees and the shed are still in the north. But you have much more room for imagination when designing the southern part. On a plot of 10 acres, it is already possible to equip a gazebo, sow a lawn and even build a bathhouse or sauna (planted with climbing plants).

On a plot of this size, you can equip a Japanese garden (you will have to tinker with installing a gazebo and creating artificial stream) or "a corner of the wild", which will be filled not with garden, but with forest trees. In this case, it is important to plant not only tall plants, but also undergrowth - grasses and shrubs that do not require much light (daisies, bluebells and ferns are what you need).

Plot 12 acres

On such an area, not only residential buildings, but also a small pond with a waterfall will fit perfectly. The soil extracted during the equipment of the reservoir easily turns into a base for an alpine slide or an independent element of landscape design.

From the central path to the house, narrower paths can scatter leading to secluded corners of the garden, to a gazebo or stream.

12 acres make it possible for children to allocate their own space on the site and equip a play area with soft grass, where there is no sharp corners, thorny plants or tall trees.

How to do your own landscaping

For the competent arrangement of the site with your own hands without the involvement of a designer, you will need the skills:

• agronomist
• builder and surveyor
• and of course the artist

You should start by studying the features of the shape and location of your site, drawing all existing buildings on the plan and marking out functional areas. Further, armed with a guide garden trees and plants or a seed store catalog, choose the species that suits you for aesthetic reasons - and that suits your site.

In order to create a dream garden, you need to approach the process calmly and creatively, think over all the details and discuss with the household. Everyone should be comfortable at the dacha - this is the key to a friendly and happy family. Nothing brings households together like disputes and discussions about which options for landscape design of a summer cottage to prefer.

Great art begins with small things. So where to start planning.

Questions to be answered by all family members

We take pens and a piece of paper, start answering important questions, and by the end of the test we decide on the concept of garden design:

• Is it planned to use the site for replenishment family budget and growing vegetables. Or a country house will be used only as a place to relax. The choice of horticultural and berry crops, shrubs and flowers depends on the answer to this question;
• Landscaping and the plan of the suburban area should provide a place to relax. It can be a shady gazebo or for sunbathing;
• How much time do you plan to spend outside the city? Not only the choice of plants, but also the equipment depends on this. engineering communications– watering, lighting, greenhouses and conservatories;
• The organization of a playground and a place for barbecue or barbecue depends on the number and composition of the family;

• Landscaping at a summer cottage necessarily takes into account the type of hedge and the wishes of the owners in privacy or vice versa, openness to the whole world;
• The organization of a pond, pool or fountain involves additional costs for their maintenance, the price of which is considerable. Think right away if there is enough time and desire to take care of and clean the reservoirs on your own.
• Draw a site plan and place the proposed objects on it -, a pond, outbuildings and animal houses. The location of communications and lighting depends on the location of these objects.

Advice. When planning paths and paths, consider their illumination.
In some cases, renting a diesel generator for a summer residence can help out if there are problems with power outages.

If you use these simple recommendations, then you don’t have to replant plants a hundred times and redevelop the garden:

• Do-it-yourself landscape design ideas for a summer cottage do not have to be immediately translated into reality. It is enough to develop a clear project plan that can be carried out in stages;
• Creating a dream garden is quite an expensive undertaking.. Therefore, costing for the purchase of seeds and seedlings, garden tools and the organization of engineering communications can immediately discourage the development. But don't give up right away. After all, knowing the approximate cost of your dream, you can also implement it gradually, knowing what you are striving for;
• The project plan should take into account the landscape of the summer cottage, elevation changes, shady and sunny zones, the location of buildings and tall trees.

Advice. The plan for the creation of engineering communications - water supply and lighting should be based on the location of the water source (well, well) and the source of electricity.
This will significantly save costs in the future.

We cut costs

It is not difficult to correlate a dream with reality if you find the right approach to planning a landscape design scheme for a summer cottage:

• The relief dictates the concept. To significantly reduce costs in areas with sharp elevation changes, it is better to place spectacular alpine slides with small bright flower beds in a picturesque style;

• On a flat area, the strict geometry of an English garden with spectacular picturesque arcades and shady arbors looks good;
• The landscape design of a summer cottage should take into account the composition of the soil, the choice of green spaces depends on it;
• The climatic conditions of the region influence the choice of plants and, as a result, the design style. In dry areas, it is advisable to design a garden in oriental style, in middle lane Russia came into fashion English gardens, and in the North the Scandinavian style looks harmonious;

Advice. Be sure to identify shadow and sunny areas. Because the organization of reservoirs and fountains is usually carried out in an area hidden from direct sunlight.

• When planting trees and shrubs, the principle is used - from largest to smallest. First, the tallest plants are planted, which can no longer be moved, and the rest of the design concept is built around them. The same requirement applies to gazebos, pergolas and sculptures.

interesting practical recommendation. To make the paths on the site as convenient and functional as possible, they are paved in a year. Let household members choose the most convenient routes for themselves summer season. Then in the spring the landscapes of summer cottages with your own hands will be much easier to plan.

Popular design styles

Of course, it all depends on personal tastes and preferences. But the most popular country house design styles this year come down to a few trends:

• Formal English style, characterized by a clear geometry of the layout of lawns, flower beds and recreation areas. This design will appeal to people who plan all the main events of their lives for several years ahead. It is natural that country houses from a block of containers do not fit well into such a regal design of the site;
• Landscape style is characteristic of creative and dreamy natures. Beautiful garden with plantings, arches and pavilions scattered in a picturesque mess, it is conducive to peace and relaxation from the bustle of the city;

• Japanese gardens, for all their simplicity, are quite difficult to harmoniously combine with the simple architecture of a country house. Every detail of the landscape must be thought out to the smallest detail. This design is ideal for dry areas with poor sandy soils.

Advice. The style can be different, the main thing is that it is combined with the architecture of the main building.

Conclusion

With proper planning, creating a unique landscape is not difficult at all, there would be a desire and a creative impulse. The video presented in this article will introduce the most interesting ideas for different styles registration of territories of country houses.

Landscape design in the country is important element while creating a beautiful and cozy atmosphere. Before deciding what exactly you want to get in the end, you must first create a plan where the entire site will be divided into zones, determine the budget, since without it you will do landscape design cottages with their own hands for a very long time, you will not have enough money for one thing or another.

After determining what exactly you want, you can start planning. To do this, a plan is created and each zone is assigned a specific design element or combinations of several elements. All in this case depends only on your imagination, funds, as well as the availability of materials and plants.

The landscape of a summer cottage, as in principle the whole landscape design, is something more than just "landscaping and landscaping". The creation of gardens is a real art that has more than a thousand years of history. Fashion changes, even styles change, but gardens remain.

Unlike horticulture and horticulture in their usual form, whose main task is more of an agricultural line (increasing productivity, etc.), landscape design is a general and even universal discipline.

The main task of landscape design can be called the creation of beauty in combination with various amenities, beauty and the use of building infrastructure. This science can be both a special case and more general concept, in which we are already talking about special planning, where landscape design schemes for a summer cottage are applied.

Water facilities

Reservoirs and ponds in this design occupy an important place and are particularly popular with customers, as well as the landscapers themselves. In this case, you need to decide what you want to get from the reservoirs.

For example, the ideas of landscape design of a summer cottage with an aquatic environment can be both practical and purely aesthetic. That is, you can use a reservoir for some purpose, for example, use water from it to irrigate a site or make an artificial lake that will simply please your eye. Landscape design projects for a summer cottage involve both of these options, and sometimes they combine them.

The choice of the type of reservoir, the required materials, as well as the requirements, creating a pond with your own hands, buying specialized equipment and maintaining it, various plants for ponds, living creatures for ponds - this is all that you will need to take care of when creating such a project.

Landscaping of a summer cottage is not limited to standing types of reservoirs. It can also be:

•  fountains;
•  water mills;
• ​ circulating rivers;
•  Cascades and waterfalls.

Plants and flowers

Growing flowers in your dacha always requires some time and money from you. financial costs, personal efforts to create a variety of flower beds. However, most importantly, there is a desire to decorate as competently as possible. country landscape.

To date, there is simply a huge number of plants, as well as species design solutions that can be used for a summer cottage. It can be either classic options, such as alpine slides, or mixed or modern ones. Everything again depends on the style in which it is decided to make the overall design.

Tracks

Do-it-yourself landscape in the country house necessarily involves the organization of garden paths. With the help of such a seemingly simple detail, you can create a truly unique solution that will have no analogues.

The most important component in the landscape of the dacha are the paths that lead to the gazebos, rock garden, sheds or parking. That is, they are not only aesthetic, but also practical, since you must use them. all year round no problem. Therefore, it is extremely important to think through everything to the smallest detail, and then bring them to life.

The buildings

Buildings will help you with the practical arrangement of a place for your recreation and entertainment. The landscape design of a summer cottage, the plan of which often implies the presence of buildings, is more inclined towards the fact that buildings should be more practical.

Most often, buildings can be:

•  gazebo;
•  tandoor with a small open kitchen;
•  tool shed;
•  Playground and much more

Do-it-yourself landscape design in the country house involves a combination of general design and buildings, that is, you do not have to do everything in the Japanese style, but for example, a European-style gazebo.

The fact is that such a solution will look inorganic and, frankly, will spoil the overall impression. Although some designers offer to make modern design options, combining several types of styles, this issue should be approached very carefully in order to avoid mistakes.

fences

It is also an important element, which for the most part performs an aesthetic component, since there is no need to fence off from someone on your site. In most cases, a fence running along the boundary with neighbors is not considered a design fence.

Landscaping in the country with the use of fences can also be used to separate the areas of the site from each other. For example, on your site there is a garden, a vegetable garden and a recreation area. You have the opportunity to separate them with decorative fences, which can be made of any material. The main thing is that the fences harmoniously fit into the overall concept. It makes no sense to build heavy and bulky structures, since the main task is to separate zones, and not hide what is behind them.

decorative elements

These elements speak for themselves. They are used naturally to make your site unique. Today, it is no longer recommended to use puffy figures of gnomes or animals, as this speaks more about the lack of taste than about the originality of the owners of the site.

Having decided to order a landscape design of a summer cottage, you should definitely consider this moment. Can be used as such elements:

•  flowerpots;
•  lighting;
•  decorative fountains;
•  patio;
•  Sculptures and much more.

In this case, these elements will fit perfectly into absolutely any stylistic decision, the main thing is the correct selection, not contradicting each other.

A selection of photographs of landscape design

Do-it-yourself landscape design at your favorite summer cottage is not such a difficult task! Sticking to a few simple rules, you can hold all the events on your own, transforming an ordinary suburban area into a unique, original and wonderful garden.

Where should work begin?

It seems that not so long ago, the garden plot seemed to be a place only for growing berries and vegetables. To be precise, about 15-20 years ago it was considered that way. At that time, many owners came to the countryside solely to plant, water, weed and harvest, followed by pickling, salting and canning for the winter. There was rarely a place in the garden that was not “occupied” by some kind of plant. Concerning ornamental plantings and just flowers, they were planted only along the garden paths or in front of the house, because then they didn’t even think about landscape design.

However, not everyone was going to reduce their strength only to harvesting. There were also people who tried to plant at least small flower beds on their site, which would then involuntarily attract the attention of passers-by, becoming a cause of envy from the neighbors. It is possible that it was thanks to such gardeners that the first unique design ideas for arranging a summer cottage began to appear. Over time, the craving for beauty woke up in almost every owner of a country house.

Today, there is no such person who, having a garden plot at his disposal, would not plan to create at least a small place for rest and relaxation on it, which would distract from worries and troubles with beautiful landings or more interesting solutions, for example, or .

After viewing the photo various ideas on arrangement, many will surely come to the conclusion that it is unrealistic to implement something similar with their own hands. However, if you do not forget the expression “The eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing”, then over time it is possible to transform the summer cottage beyond recognition without resorting to the help of professionals.

For the most part, many landscape changes decisions boil down to these simple questions:

1. What will be placed and where?
2. What lawn will be used?
3. What kind of plants will be planted on the site?

The ideas don't end there. You can always supplement this list with an alpine slide, , a small pond or barbecue area. And, perhaps, in some cases, the garden area will be enough for all of the above, or you may have to be content with only a few elements.

Important point! Lawn grass is a mandatory criterion for creating beautiful landscape. In contrast, ordinary weed grass will subsequently look sloppy, spoiling the overall harmony and impressions.

Landscape design with coniferous vegetation

When deciding to use coniferous trees the following rules must be followed:

1. Coniferous vegetation is planted early spring or autumn.
2. Young plantings need mineral fertilizer.
3. For seating, use earth with turf, sand and peat.
4. Before winter, trees under 5 years old must be covered.
5. Seedlings need to be constantly well watered.
6. There should be a space of at least 1.5 meters between landings.

It happens that after a while the thuja begins to turn yellow. This happens for one of three reasons: poor watering, damaged roots, or poor soil.

We use waste materials

Various elements and figures made by hand with the help of unnecessary, old improvised materials and means look pretty cute on the site. No less interesting will look in landscape design and antique pieces of furniture, decorated as a flower bookcase. After all, what initially may seem unnecessary, with desire and imagination, easily becomes an important and original component of any interior.

At the same time, it is not so easy for a homegrown young designer to immediately take and create something unique with his own hands. The tips and photos presented can help the beginner.

What can be used to create an interesting landscape:

• boxes;
• Small and large plastic bottles;
• Tires;
• Old crockery such as pots and kettles.

To do crafts, stock up on glue and paint different colors. And be sure to be patient!

Flowerbed decoration

What do you think is the secret of a beautiful flower bed? How are flowers planted so that after they appearance only pleased, starting from spring and ending in late autumn?

Modern landscape design provides for more than one method for decorating flower beds in a summer cottage:

• Mixborder;
• Border;
• Rabatki.

A mixborder is a flower bed created with the participation of various flowers, seated in small groups. The meaning of the composition is in the combination of both bright and contrasting colors, and plants growing in different time. However, the mixborder must remain blooming. constantly! How to achieve this? To achieve this, you will need to work more than one season.

We place flowers in the flower bed in the order of seasonal flowering. We divide the site into 3 main areas, on each of which plants will be planted that bloom in their own time interval: in spring, summer and autumn.

Of course, to make a mixborder with your own hands, you will have to sweat a lot, but after that you can be proud of yourself, watching continuous flowering in your area.

The border is an ordinary seedling of flowers along the path. Here any plants are used, both perennials and annuals. However, densely growing and creeping vegetation looks the most beautiful. Thinking through the placement and layout of various plants, and their design, it is better to combine different colors.

Rabatka are flowers planted around the perimeter of the lawn. As a rule, it is organized in parks where there is large territory or lawn. You can create a discount using one or more colors, completing the vegetation with tiers, etc.

We plant the lawn with our own hands

We have already said that the lawn is always the main one for any landscape design. It is from him that you need to repel. We have previously written about how .

Today there are several varieties of lawn grass. For beginners and inexperienced people, it is recommended to take universal, because it is great for any purpose without requiring much maintenance. In our case, it is more important to achieve greater beauty, neatness of the territory and, of course, convenience for rest and relaxation!

If the soil where you are going to plant the lawn is clean, then you just need to dig it up, level it, tamp it down, and then sow grass seeds. After that, do not forget to pour an additional layer of soil so that the birds cannot subsequently peck at the seeds.

Often there is a desire to plant a lawn in the old summer cottage, not only diversifying the landscape, but also creating at least a small place to relax. In most cases, there is a place in the country house where the owners place sun loungers, fry kebabs and just gather with friends to relax. In this place, the grass, as a rule, sprouts in patches. The ground here has not been touched for many years, as a result of which it turned out to be heavily rammed. This moment is considered the most difficult for a novice landscape designer.

The first step is to get rid of annoying weeds.

To date, various chemicals are sold for these purposes, which are first poured on weeds, after which the earth is dug up. Chemicals seep to the roots, causing the plant to die. After that, the earth must be allowed to rest for at least a couple of weeks.

People who do not welcome interference in nature can be advised to uproot the grass, waiting until it begins to grow again on the spot. A month later, the grown grass is removed again, after which the soil is dug up.

The earth should remain loose and without lumps. Before digging, it is recommended to add to the soil mineral fertilizers. Thanks to them, young vegetation will begin to quickly gain strength and grow.

• It is considered frost-resistant;
• It tolerates lack of water and shade well;
• It is unpretentious in care.

It is important to note that to achieve beautiful lawn does not always work the first time, in most cases it takes multiple seasons.

Until lawn grass will not germinate completely, you will have to constantly remove the resulting weeds. Otherwise, they will “kill” the cultural young. It is quite possible that in some places it will be necessary to repeat the subsidence of seeds, since sometimes birds can peck them, or the seeds simply will not sprout.

Of course, there are many difficulties, but in the end you will be able to walk barefoot on a beautiful and dense lawn grown by yourself!

Lawn Care Rules:

1. Frequent watering during dry seasons. IMPORTANT DO NOT FILL!
2. We do not allow the grass to grow much, otherwise it will not be easy to trim after.
3. Mow the lawn only in dry weather. When wet, it is quite problematic to mow evenly.

Arrangement of a garden plot

There are many methods for transforming and arranging an empty and boring landscape. As an option, you can place a beautiful alpine hill or an original flower garden right in front of the cottage, or completely redo the design of the territory, placing everything in a new way. Here, for example, there is a bathhouse with a house, greenhouses, beds and other structures are in their place, but you want something new. Surely, many saw picturesque and interesting solutions from some craftsmen who diversified their site in an original way. The photos below are great examples.

First you need to accurately determine the desires and what you would like to place on your site. After that, you need to see what can be allowed, and what is better to refuse.

There is a place to stay ornamental pond- wonderful! Is there a barbecue area? Excellent! Do not forget about planting flowers and other vegetation, which will become the soloist after the whole season.

We purchase a special container to create an artificial reservoir, after which we determine the place for the future pit. Near the new reservoir, we will certainly plant ground cover undersized vegetation. For greater beauty, a toy swan, duck or frog should be lowered into the water. Such crafts can always be purchased at the store or do it yourself.

Not far from the pool, you can install a gazebo or simply equip a barbecue area. If you do not want to build a conversation on your own, a stretched awning is a good alternative, under which there will be chairs with a table. A brazier should also be placed nearby.

Areas intended for games and recreation should be planted with a lawn.

Be sure to decorate garden path with the help of a flower border, highlighting at least small plot to create a mixborder. Near it and on the landscape itself, plant coniferous vegetation of various sizes and shapes. Thus, it will be possible to achieve a more unique and beautiful landscape design. Without this type of plant summer cottage will be incomplete.

While landscaping the site, DO NOT THINK of planting shrubs and trees near the barbecue, as they will soon dry out and turn yellow!

If you have a fence in the country, then you can decorate the fence with beans and grapes, thus creating the appearance .

About the benefits and features various kinds fences and barriers we already .

If your country house has spacious properties, then you can easily find a place to create famous alpine hill. This element of the landscape today is almost the dream of any summer resident.

Finishing Consider general issues on garden design, it is worth listing the key points again:

• The presence of small architectural forms, for example, various figurines, gazebos, decorative ponds;
• Lawn planting;
• Coniferous vegetation;
• Create a mixborder.

Registration of the territory of different areas

5 acres

Of course, 5 acres is not much, but you have your own own site. Moreover, even having such a territory, each owner wants comfort and beauty!

However, in this case, it is worth immediately listing the points that SHOULD NOT be performed in small areas:

• Don't try to fit in what you don't like;
• Do not plant spruces and pines;
• Do not place a high and large fence.

The fenced area itself is perceived to be smaller than it actually is. As a result, the cottage will look more like a cage than a place to relax.

Almost any fence is beautifully decorated climbing vegetation, which will not only allow you to decorate the fence in an original way, but also visually smooth the boundaries of the site.

As for firs and pines, such trees grow strongly over time, because of which the landscape will be covered with a large shadow. In addition, such plants will take up a lot of space, and at 5 acres it is in short supply!

Having in stock land plot a small area, it is more correct to equip a lawn on it with several flower islands and shrubs.

10 acres

On 10 acres, you can fit a lot more useful items.

In addition to a parking space for a car, a bathhouse and a house, a gazebo and a swimming pool can be placed on the territory of the cottage. There will also be room for planting small shrubs with fruitful trees. If desired, you can arrange beds and greenhouses for vegetables.

Nevertheless, 10 acres also forces owners to prioritize when arranging landscape design, whether it is creating a place to relax or placing a vegetable garden.

12 acres

Having acquired a new piece of land, it is necessary to correctly consider both the plan for future development and landscape design, so that later you do not encounter rash nuances. Decide in advance where exactly in the future you will sit with friends and guests, how much territory will be allocated for disembarkation, where it will be located.

With twelve acres, there is already where to roam, and when compared with the same ten, then in this case you have the right to pamper the children with some delights, for example, a trampoline or a swing. However, if you have not had time to have children yet, you should not get lost - there is always the opportunity to arrange the same alpine slide or a tennis table!

In addition, it is possible that you will like the free space in the country house more than the crowded territory. Then you should limit yourself to planting shrubs around the perimeter and a clean lawn. If necessary, you can always transform a clean landscape with any landings and elements.

20 acres or more

It seems that 20 acres is just a great option, because you don’t have to rack your brains trying to fit the elements you like in the design. However, on the other hand, you will have to put a lot of effort and imagination in order not to end up with chaos in the distribution of functional zones.

Buying such a piece of land, it is unlikely that you will completely plant the plot with potatoes and vegetables. Based on this, an accurate arrangement plan will be required. It is worth considering exactly how each free space in the country will be used.

A large area makes it possible to divide the territory of the garden into several functional areas by creating a hedge, for example, from juniper or arborvitae. Along a beautiful fence, it makes sense to plant small shrubs or some kind of prolific trees.

The central part of the landscape will perfectly decorate , created by yourself, where all the secondary elements will be around it.

Every free meter, be it just a lawn, should remain pleasant and well-groomed in appearance, without weeds and debris.

Do not forget about the appearance of garden paths. For their calculation, as a rule, wood, stone or paving stones are used. On the sides of the tracks recommended that will beautifully decorate the design of the garden in the evening and at night. For greater savings, we recommend using energy-saving lamps for this, the advantages of which .

And if you have definitely decided or are just planning to equip landscape design with your own hands, then correctly assess your own strengths. Ultimately, make sure that the finished result only pleases you day by day, and does not bring unnecessary worries and troubles.

Photo gallery

At the end, we invite you to see small photo gallery with good examples decorating gardens and cottages. Perhaps among the examples there are images that will inspire you or give you a couple of interesting ideas for implementation. Good luck!

Especially in the hectic working days of the bustle of the city, you want to “hide” somewhere away from everyone, relax and enjoy the silence and fresh air. And at such moments, even if there is a small plot of land - this is already a luxury, where even physical labor in the beds or garden seems just an unforgettable vacation, especially when it comes time to taste the fruits of your labors! And so many people, the owners of summer cottages, turn their plots with their own ideas for the plot in such an original way that it literally turns into Eden. Indeed, in fact, there are many ideas for landscape design of a summer cottage with your own hands, that even a tiny plot can be turned into a real masterpiece of art!

And the most interesting thing is that for some reason many summer residents think, and at the same time they are very mistaken, that creating a country landscape design is something impossible and far from everyone is “too tough”. At the same time, they also install gazebos on their properties, improve the landscaping of the site, including various flower beds, where you can often find even exotic plant species, install various reservoirs and alpine slides. But all this is the design of the garden plot, which is created by oneself!

In addition, today almost every person has access to the Internet, where you can see landscape design photo ideas and even video instructions! And yet, you can dream up a lot, make a little effort, add a little love and recreate a cozy "paradise" with an absolute understanding of aesthetic views, tastes and beauty!

Of course, a lot in this matter can be taken from the photo of the landscape design ideas of the site, and in combination with your country ideas, you will get the most unique design!

The main thing is to start

Surely, for every person, just the thought of country landscape design causes a feeling of greenery all around. Of course, any grass can be, even weeds. But after all, a landscaped lawn, beautiful flower beds, and maybe alpine slides will look much more aesthetically pleasing. Especially summer residents - newcomers to the issue of landscaping the design of a garden plot, begin to create a landscape with arranging a lawn, since the grass is unpretentious and it requires a minimum of care. And, besides, how pleasant it is to create a soft green cover on the ground, like laying a carpet, on which you really want to walk barefoot or lie down with pleasure!

To some extent, the presence of a lawn is a feeling of calmness, orderliness and comfort, hiding imperfections and shading the entire country landscape. Photo landscape design ideas will tell you about the set various designs decoration!

Of course, the lawn is just wonderful, but there must be flowers in the summer cottage, otherwise the idea for the site can be boring and faded. It just needs to be set up beautiful flower beds original compositions, even the most simple shapes! And your landscape will look completely different! Flower beds can completely various forms: round or oval, square or multifaceted, made by hand or using the services to order, where, in addition, they also offer original landscape design ideas. You definitely need to view the photo ideas of landscape design of the site!

Before landscaping flower beds, it is important to decide not only on the form and plantings, but also on its territorial location. To do this, it is very important to study the plants that you are going to plant in the flower beds. Among other things, you can arrange flowers in hanging baskets or tall flowerpots, which will also look like a very successful and interesting landscape design idea.

Many summer residents love and prefer to install alpine slides in their areas. For such a design, plants should not be whimsical. The most interesting landscape design ideas are creeping thyme or alpine edelweiss, which can be planted for more than one year. On the middle tier, you can land an alpine aster or a seaside army.

Decorate the top of the hill with the most sun-loving plants drought tolerant. It can be iberis, cinquefoil, geyher, as well as small green shrubs.

And most importantly, the slide should look absolutely naturally designed. No need to land anything on it and throw it just like a pile of stones. Do everything with heart and love.

Pond - an original landscape design idea

Do not despair if there is no stream or reservoir at your dacha, you can create it yourself, and you do not need to invest huge sums of money for this. After all, there are ideas for landscape design of a summer cottage with your own hands, and this is exactly what you need!

For example, you can use the most common acrylic bath, which no one needed and was sent to the country. With it, you can create a funny tiny pond. You will need to dig a hole, located on the basis of the slope of the sewage, pour sand or stones at the bottom of it, after which such a reservoir is strengthened around the perimeter. You can use others country house ideas, if only you were comfortable being in your possessions!

DIY landscape design ideas

You can create a creative at your own discretion. For example, install interesting furniture, gazebos, barbecues, arches, lights, figurines and more. It will be very interesting to look at products made by hand.

If you want to decorate the landscape of your own summer cottage beautifully and in an original way, but you don’t have time to do it at all or something doesn’t work out, you can always turn to professionals who will help you in any matter, but even “from A to Z”!

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