Landscape design of a summer cottage: where to start? We create an original landscape design of a summer cottage: photo
I never thought that a summer cottage or a garden plot is only a garden and a kitchen garden, that is, only a place for fruit trees, berry bushes and vegetables. But it is very interesting - to create a garden plot design with your own hands. A photo gallery of pictures of fellow gardeners, which you will see below, was collected gradually. First, I saved my favorite design ideas on my computer. And then the idea came to arrange all this as a separate page on the site - suddenly it will be useful to others. Look at the examples of landscape design of summer cottages in the photo.
But, nevertheless, so far, little has been thought about the design of her dacha. The design of the garden plot all the time put off "for later." I planted potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, there were few flowers ...
But then I saw this photo (below) in one of the albums of our group in Odnoklassniki and gasped - how beautiful! I realized that do-it-yourself garden design is an achievable task. Moreover, garden design or country design for the poor can be simple, but very beautiful, even sophisticated.
With the advent of her granddaughter, she realized that the dacha should also be a place for joint recreation. The first steps towards this were refreshing the appearance of the country house, laying a new concrete garden path and installing a mini sports complex -. But while it is “not ripe” to submit to your court a photo of your summer cottage. There is no system - after all, there was no design plan as such either ... But the dream of having a beautiful garden plot remained ... Photos of more experienced gardeners are a great help on the way to the dream ...
Successful layout of the garden plot (photo by Anna Nepetrovskaya from Novokubansk, Krasnodar Territory):
What can be done when there are no special skills of a landscape designer? Special literature suggests that the design of a garden plot, any, should begin with a plan. First, it matures in the head, and then begins to materialize.
This, of course, is ideal. But, if you already have a finished plot, this is not a reason to abandon the design of the garden plot.
In general, of course, a garden, a vegetable garden, their design should be associated with something pleasant. I always wanted to have my own house, so that there would be a patio around the house, so that during the rest I could admire flowers, plants, that is, to have an aesthetically designed area next to the house. And already in the back of the yard, let there be dill, parsley and other garden delights.
But ... I don’t have a house, I only have a dacha. It is located 10-15 minutes walk from my house, so I go there almost daily. Dacha for me is an outlet, a place where I relax, even working in the garden. I think that any summer resident acquires a plot not only for the implementation of the family food program, but also for recreation.
Home area in early spring I am sure that not only I want to have a place in the country house or in the courtyard of my own house, cottage, where I would like to sit comfortably, relax, and experience the pleasure of what I saw. So that you can say - "the eye is resting."
A house, a vegetable garden, a garden… Everyone is free to place everything that will help them enjoy themselves on their acres. Here, everyone is his own master, choosing the design, style of decorating his dacha, a plot near the house. Everything that you place, plant, one way or another will reflect your inner world, whether you like it or not.
Successful design of an artificial reservoir For example, I really liked the ideas of my Internet acquaintances fellow countrymen on the design of the garden part of the plot and the flower garden. Now let me introduce you to what they came up with! Perhaps you will take something in your piggy bank ...
One of them came to the Kuban relatively recently. But I love her garden design.
Photo by Anna Pasechnik from Art. Settlements of the Krasnodar Territory) And how do you like this option of high beds?
Everything is ready - planting soon!
In the Kuban, the indigenous people did not make high beds before. At least not during my childhood and youth. And in the middle lane, the northern regions - this is a common practice. Sometimes this is due to poor soil or a cold climate, when a raised bed helps to keep good, nutritious soil in one place, accumulate and save heat. Physically, it is easier to process, plant, sow, since you don’t have to bend so low to such a bed, planting seedlings, pulling out weeds.
By the way, a high bed is easier to keep without weeds. If it is done according to all the rules, there will be few or even none at all.
I can’t definitely advise everyone who lives in the Kuban to make raised beds, because, firstly, I don’t have such experience myself, and, secondly, something tells me that in the Kuban it was not in vain that they didn’t make raised beds before .
Our land is fertile - there is no need to import soil from afar. And then, it's hot here. The land in high beds, if it is not regularly watered, will dry faster and it will be easier to gain heat from the sun, that is, we have high beds, if they are in open areas, we need to shade something. It should be a shade from an artificial "shade" (curtains, canopies, awnings, fences) or a natural one - a shadow from trees, a shadow from several rows of tall corn or sunflowers.
Here, for example, as in the picture below. A canopy will be stretched over a bed with tomatoes. And although there are no raised beds in this photo, the need now to shelter plants from the scorching sun arises among all Kuban gardeners.
The beauty of garden beds But this is my opinion - the opinion of a person who has not experienced in practice what high beds are, and my theoretical conclusions "can't be sewn into the case." If you have experience, please share it in the comments.
In any case, high beds in the Kuban are no longer a rarity. You can’t dismiss this experience, on the contrary, you need to take a closer look - what if there is a rational grain in all this.
Under certain conditions, high beds can exist and make life easier for gardeners in the Kuban. And what these conditions are, I think, we will decide everything collectively - by trial and error. Time will show!…
I spied on such an idea - to plant raspberries in a bed isolated with slate, it is also raised.
A high bed for raspberries (photo by Elena Polovnikova from the village of Pavlovskaya, Krasnodar Territory) Well, that might be a good idea! Raspberries have such a feature that owners of small plots may not like - it grows in all directions, where it is necessary and not necessary. And such a fence will not allow her to arbitrarily!
The fact that high beds can decorate, streamline the garden, bring their own touch to the design of the garden or vegetable garden, I think no one doubts.
And this is what traditional beds look like! I think it's beautiful too! This is also a design - each has its own personality.
Tomato Paradise 
Beautiful pea beds 
Garden classics - carrots and onions 
Elegant bed of lettuce 
lettuce geometry And the flower beds! There is generally room for imagination! This is not only a place for flowers - it is a state of mind, this is perhaps the main decoration of the house, plot.
DIY garden flower beds - there is nothing complicated about it. Look at what a successful flower garden layout my other online friend has!
Beauty is in the clarity of the lines of the flower garden - good at any time of the year (photo by Anna Nepetrovskaya from Novokubansk, Krasnodar Territory) But, really, nothing complicated! But that's the beauty of it! The flower garden pleases the eye in different seasons! Have you noticed that I have only exclamation marks? ... Admire! But "wind on the mustache" - also do not forget!
The magnificent beginning of summer (photo by Anna Nepetrovskaya from Novokubansk, Krasnodar Territory) 
"Young" alpine slide - it will be beautiful! 
Successful design of the Alpine slide 
A shady corner of the garden (photo by Valery))) - KUBAN Rus') 
Yucca in the center of an alpine hill 
And the fence doesn't seem so boring anymore... 
triangular flower bed 
Making a path in the garden 
"Carnation" stream (photo by Elena Nadtochy from the city of Yeysk, Krasnodar Territory) 
A flower bed in the center of a shady courtyard (photo by Lidia Martynova from Belorechensk, Krasnodar Territory) 
Hosts and geyhers decorate the area behind the house, where the sun rarely hits (photo by Nadezhda Abramovich, Krasnodar Territory) 
Roses are the main decoration of the fence (photo by Olga Shestakova from Temryuk, Krasnodar Territory)
Good luck to you! We are waiting for new gardeners and gardeners in our groups VKontakte, Odnoklassniki and Google+! We are waiting for new photos! Your garden design ideas are interesting not only for you! The photo gallery needs to be updated!
Creating a landscape design for a summer cottage is a complex process that involves careful preparation. In addition, in this process, you need to embody a certain artistic idea. When creating a beautiful landscape design, you need to take into account a number of factors, as well as rely on your own wishes.
In this case, it is necessary to take into account some rules and principles that will help put the garden in order.
Peculiarities
The landscape design of the garden allows you to properly organize the summer cottage and divide it into some functional areas. But before proceeding to its planning, it is necessary to study important features. So, you need to decide what you will use your summer cottage for. If it is intended for growing vegetables, then as much space as possible should be allocated for planting.
In some cases, the plots are used only for recreation. Then you need to make fewer flower beds and beds in it, leaving more space for gazebos, barbecues, lawns and other decorative landscape design options.
The design will differ depending on how much time you will spend in such a country house. If you visit it often and visit it not only for recreation, but also periodically live, then you need to provide for the possibility of carrying out all communications that allow you to provide lighting, as well as simplify watering plants. It is necessary to install greenhouses and greenhouses, if necessary.
For large families, an important feature in design planning is the allocation of recreation areas with a platform where you can cook barbecue or barbecue. In addition, you need to calculate your budget in order to understand what you can equip on your site. Water features such as a fountain, waterfall, pond will take you a lot of money and time. They need constant care. In addition, a swimming pool is important for children, you can also take a place for it. Moreover, it can be either a permanent pool or an inflatable one that you can clean.
If you have animals, then you also need to provide a place for them on the street by installing a house or kennel. Another important design element is path planning. They should provide access to all parts of the garden. In addition, they need to be illuminated to ensure your safety.
A feature of landscape design is the possibility of using low hedges and dense shrubs. In addition, they will allow zoning and close some areas from prying eyes.
To properly design a design, you need to calculate all the costs, as well as the number of plants that you plan to plant. Based on this, you need to purchase the necessary seeds and seedlings, as well as the necessary equipment. A feature of the landscape design of each site is its relief.
In some cases, this allows you to reduce the cost of arranging the site, and sometimes, on the contrary, increases them.
Slopes and slides can be decorated with picturesque flowers or a multi-level garden can be made. But even and simple areas without relief should be designed in a more strict geometric style, which is typical for English gardens.
A feature of landscape design is that, first of all, the largest plants and trees should be planted in the garden, and only then supplemented with small elements. Large flower beds set the basic concept and design direction.
Principles
The main principle of proper landscape design is the sufficiency of site lighting. Sunlight should be enough not only for plants in the garden, but also for residents. But the abundance of light is not very convenient. Therefore, it is necessary to plant some tall trees so that the summer cottage can be shaded. Under the shade of trees, you can equip a small recreation area, a gazebo, or plant capricious plants there.
In addition, you must analyze the site, having studied its features, the level of groundwater. It is important to consider the climate and weather conditions specific to your area. In addition, it is necessary to determine the purpose of the garden plot and the number of people who will use it. Another important principle is that you need to analyze the soil. This factor is important because the choice in favor of certain plants will depend on its composition. In some types of soil, a certain type of plant may not take root.
The next principle of landscape design of a summer cottage is drawing up a landscaping plan. It is necessary to determine the place where the plants and the lawn will be located. Separately, it is necessary to highlight the flower beds and equip them in such a way that they logically fit into the design of the summer cottage. It is necessary to allocate a place on the plan for trees and other tall plantings. For the lawn, you need to separate a fairly large area.
Proper landscape design involves compiling a statement in which a list of all plants will be written. It is necessary to specify the name of the plant, variety, species, as well as the number of units on the site. It is necessary to sum up all the results, considering the costs that need to be spent on seedlings and seeds.
It is also important to calculate the area for green spaces in such a way that there is room for a recreation area on the site. Particular attention should be paid to the lawn, as it will be a fairly large area. It can act as a separating barrier.
layout
The entire suburban area should be divided into several zones. It can be a flower garden, a recreation area and a place for planting vegetables, as well as other fruits. A lawn is usually located in the free zone. The recreation area is closer to the house, but the beds are already further away so that they are not conspicuous.
When creating a landscape design plan, it is necessary to rely on the area of \u200b\u200bthe site. Even for 5 acres or for a larger plot of 15 acres, you can pick up an elegant design and ennoble it. And it does not matter where the garden is located: in the village or in the city. The layout of the garden landscape design and its arrangement with your own hands helps to correctly distribute the plants, using the most unusual and exclusive ideas.
Even on the smallest site, you can create a unique and bewitching landscape. To do this, it is better to initially study the photo gallery, which presents pre-planned solutions. You can make a project with your own hands, taking into account personal preferences. In addition, you can contact a special service that will draw up a garden design project.
In large areas, you can resort to the most interesting layout options. So, it is possible to provide on the site a gazebo, a bathhouse, a small pond or fountain, benches, swings, walkways, paths, a play area for a child and other options. When choosing design options, you need to decide on the type of vegetation and select architectural elements suitable for them. They will allow you to decorate not only flower beds, but also an artificially created reservoir.
When planning, it is important to provide for high-quality lighting and all necessary communications. The following objects should be marked on the plan:
- areas of greenery;
- architectural elements;
- artificial reservoirs;
- sculptures;
- tracks;
- lighting sources.
This list can be expanded according to your needs. As a result, with proper planning, you should get a beautiful design that will make being in the garden comfortable. The garden should be spacious and beautiful, every element of landscape design should be pleasing to the eye.
But it is better to plan it in such a way that it is possible to perform landscape design in a single style, which must be followed when landscaping the entire site.
Zoning
Zoning of a suburban area is carried out on the basis of the division of the territory into certain areas with different purposes. At the zoning stage, it is important to choose the right vegetation and architectural details that will allow you to separate the different elements of the site. So, often zones are delimited with the help of flower beds of different levels. Another great option is laying paths.
Small ponds and even some communications can also divide your garden into zones. Zoning can be done using the height of plants and their color. The boundaries of the site may be hedges.
Another option for borders is the installation of lattice partitions and decorating them with ivy or climbing plants. Garden sculptures of large size can also cope with this task. At the same time, the division into zones should be more natural and not too sharp, otherwise your design will look illogical and not harmonious. For zoning, you can also use lighting and ladders, large cobblestones and other decorative elements.
A drainage system can also be a great zoning solution. It is often used in sloping terrain. Thus, the site is divided into different zones in height.
landscaping
Landscaping is considered one of the most important elements of the entire landscape design of the garden plot. In order to make the site look more interesting, you need to decorate it with bright contrasting solutions using different plants.
It is plants that allow you to create a background for other design elements and make the space more vibrant and colorful. They are able to add charm to the design and connect your lanche with nature, bringing you a little closer to it.
When landscaping a site, you need to follow some tips that allow you to properly fill the space and make competent zoning. Moreover, you need to move in stages, planting the plants in the right order and in a certain sequence. So, first of all, tree and shrub plants should be planted. In this case, it is better to use elements of different heights.
The highest ones are able to create a shadow, especially for trees with a wide crown. In addition, they allow you to delimit the site and place accents on certain areas, highlight them. Trees and shrubs often decorate the walking area in large suburban areas with paths.
They are planted along the paths. And here it is better to plant small shrubs that do not grow too tall, as well as fruit trees. This is due to the fact that such plantings are able to transmit the rays of the sun, thereby creating a comfortable environment.
Coniferous plantations are perfect for a recreation area near a gazebo or bench. But near water bodies it is better to plant willows suitable for a humid environment or tall shrubs with a long crown. After that, you should proceed to the allocation of space for flower beds.
When you have formed the main landscapes and created a plan, you can divide the flower areas into separate flower beds. Moreover, each zone should be different depending on how long the greens and plants bloom, otherwise such a flower bed will look illogical.
In this case, plants must be selected taking into account the size of the site. Plantings and flower beds should be proportional to it. If you want to plant plants and flowers along the walls, then it is better to use the vertical planting method.
If you look at your garden, the foreground plants should be lighter and brighter, and the rear plants should be darker and more saturated.
Gardening can be supplemented with the help of alpine slides. With their help, you can play interestingly with the relief of the site, changing and turning its shortcomings into positive features. After planting the main landscaping, you can proceed to the design of garden objects with the help of some stylish elements. This way you can achieve the unity of houses and structures with nature. Loaches or vineyards are often used for this. They can decorate the pillars near the gazebos, the porch and steps, some sculptures. By decorating the territory in this way, you can give it completeness.
The next step in landscaping is the arrangement of the lawn. It plays a connecting role and allows you to combine all the individual areas of the site into one, but at the same time gently separates them visually. The lawn must be constantly monitored and cared for.. For it, you can use not only simple green plants, but also flowering ones. They diversify it and make it more interesting.
A special role in landscaping should be given to the beds. They are located separately from the flower zone. If you have a small area, then it is better to place them not parallel to each other, making them in a semicircle, so they take up less space and expand the space. This design of the beds will look more stylish and interesting.
When landscaping a garden plot, it is important to consider that its design should be moderate and harmonious.
Decor
For the decor of the country courtyard, you can organize an original solution in the form of a gazebo or other architectural element. Finding a place for her and ordering such a structure or making it yourself is not so difficult. It will be the central element of the recreation area and will set the design style for other elements.
In addition to gazebos, pergolas are used for decoration. They can be placed near the reservoir in the recreation area. And you can install them even on a small plot of 5 acres. In this case, it must be removed from the house and decorated with climbing plants so that it does not stand out so clearly.
On a spacious plot, you can put a large pergola, which will be decorated with curtains or light textile elements. For a large area, a gazebo with columns is also perfect. Such beauty can be placed along the shore of an artificial reservoir or near a group of trees.
You can build a small summer kitchen if the site allows. It is customary to place it closer to home. She can even adjoin him on one side. For this option, it is better to give preference to materials that repeat the decoration of the house. In such a summer kitchen, you can gather with friends and have fun.
Another decor option is the installation of small bridges that will bend over artificial ponds, as well as the creation of small ravines. Another spectacular option is beautiful arches hung with climbing plants or trees with long crowns. So you can arrange the transition from one zone to another and add charm to the design. It is better to plant tall plants near arches and walkways. Creepers or tall plants with lush flowers are perfect for arched structures.
Decor elements can be made of wood or stone, it all depends on the stylistic design you choose. Separately, it is necessary to highlight the area for recreation, which can be made in the form of wooden flooring, stone. It can also be arranged on a small lawn. In such a zone, decorative benches, chairs, swings are installed. You can also install a small pool.
Almost all sites have outbuildings. Often they are also given a decorative role. In this case, the facades are decorated with beautiful plants or decorative hedges so that they fit beautifully into the overall stylistic design of the garden.
Another decor option is a small fountain. It is perfect for a plot of more than 7 acres. In this case, an artificial reservoir is needed. The fountain in it will provide a constant movement of water and will look stylish and fresh. It can fit into almost any landscape design. Thus, you can highlight the central zone on your site or place accents on it. A small fountain or pond can be the highlight of your garden landscape.
Stylistic design
A successful variant of landscape design is considered to be a composition made in one stylistic direction. When choosing a particular style, the size of the site and its relief, as well as personal preferences, are taken into account. Perfect for gardens with standard straight relief natural english style. It is characterized by the complete absence of symmetrical zones and an abundance of green. In addition, it often combines different geometric shapes.
It is important to provide a place for a lawn on such a site. And it should be as well-groomed as possible.
Shrubs are cut as evenly as possible. In addition, this style is characterized by the use of flower beds with several tiers. As for flowers, roses, irises, oleanders are perfect for this style.
Trees are planted mainly fruit, also fit perfectly into this style of willow. You can arrange shrubs in the shape of a ball. They will look interesting and unusual.
Another design option - mediterranean style. It represents the selection of the center of the garden, the role of which can be played by a gazebo or patio, and the further arrangement of other elements around it. Paths need to be laid out with stone, and it is better to cover the recreation area with wooden flooring.
The patio itself can be made of brick. For accents, it is better to use white or terracotta colors, as well as their combinations.
A great option for a Mediterranean style is to use rounded bright flower beds.
For zoning, it is better to use forged gratings decorated with ivy. It is customary to complement recreation areas with swings and wicker furniture, and large ceramic vases and sculptures can be used as elements of landscape decor.
More romantic is the design of the garden in french style. This solution is perfect for owners of large stone houses. There should be plenty of free space on the site. The center of your garden should be a large alley planted along it with short shrubs and bright trees. Statues and vases are suitable for decoration.
Flower beds in the yard need to be supplemented with an abundance of lavender and roses. This combination looks romantic and gentle. But you need to follow the perfect symmetry and observe all proportions. The lines must be clear and correct.
Another interesting option is the design of the garden. in oriental style. It is suitable for even small areas. It has a minimalist design. All forms should be simple. For a garden in this style, it is important to provide at least a small pond. The presence of large stones and small wooden bridges is also important. The garden should have a lot of dwarf trees and evergreens. Maples and fruit trees look great.
Not every site allows you to make the landscape design you need, and sometimes you have to design it, taking into account some of the nuances. So, if you have a lot of tall trees that make the area shaded, you should not be upset. With their help, you can competently equip the recreation area and save on the purchase of protective sun umbrellas. Under the crown of large trees, you can equip a barbecue area. This is a great solution that will save you on a hot and sultry summer day.
When creating a planting plan, there are some guidelines to follow. So, you need to distribute the plants, separating high and low flowers so that they do not create thickets and do not clutter up the site. In addition, they should not block access to light for lower border plants.
In order for the site to please the eye throughout the summer and even more, you need to plant plants that have different flowering periods. Some early flowers begin to bloom in early summer, while others bloom only at the end.
It seems to many that creating an exclusive design of a garden plot with their own hands, as in a photo gallery, is something unrealistic. But it's not. Design ideas can be easily transferred to the adjacent territory of your own summer house or country house, creating a unique landscape with an atmosphere of harmony and comfort. A small cozy garden or a luxurious park require the same approach, both in terms of architecture and design, and when choosing plants, space planning. Landscaping of a garden plot is a whole philosophy that combines nature and life. There are many options for arranging a garden with a local area, among them you can always choose one that will fully meet individual needs. Style, harmony, convenience and simplicity are the basis for creating a unique atmosphere necessary for a relaxed holiday and a comfortable country life.
Design project
Creating landscape design on a garden plot with your own hands is not so much realistic as it is necessary, because today the dacha has ceased to be exclusively a place for growing vegetables. A country house is, first of all, a place where city dwellers come to take a break from the hustle and bustle, admire nature, in a word - relax.
There is absolutely no difference: 4, 6 or 10 acres are available. With careful planning, if you rationally manage the space, think over the design, even on a modest-sized plot, you can create a landscape of stunning beauty.
Advice! With the independent development of a design project for a garden plot, numerous photos with ready-made solutions will help. Even if such a project cannot be fully implemented, you can always apply especially liked ideas of arrangement or decor on your site.
The outlines of the site should be transferred to paper, drawing up a detailed plan. After that, you can proceed to the allocation of functional zones - economic, recreation, decorative.
Advice! The purpose of the future site should be taken into account in advance: only decorative, combined with household or exclusively for recreation.
All zones need to be filled, based on their purpose, their own needs, the desired style. This stage includes the selection of vegetation, architectural details, arrangement of reservoirs, lighting, laying paths and other communications.
Separately, it is worth considering the boundaries of each site, which will help hedges or lattice partitions entwined with ivy. Paths, an artificial reservoir, garden sculptures can become a good boundary. The main thing is that the division of zones looks as natural as possible, without sharp drops or breaks.
Advice! The sloping terrain of the site often causes a lot of problems. But if you correctly organize the drainage system in the lower part, and divide the slope into several terraces, you can achieve a stunning decorative effect by simultaneously dividing the entire area into functional zones in height.
garden plot style
The success of landscape design of a garden plot largely depends on a well-chosen stylistic solution. The style should not only take into account the size, topography and location of the backyard, but also emphasize the character of the owner. The photo gallery clearly demonstrates the differences in styles and their features, but before trying on this or that design on your site, it is better to study the features of each.
English style
Such a design is distinguished by maximum naturalness, lack of symmetry, an abundance of greenery. The appearance of the site seems to have descended from an idyllic landscape painting.
Vegetation is selected of all types. There must certainly be a well-groomed lawn, deciduous trees, trimmed shrubs, lush multi-tiered flower beds. The latter are predominantly composed of flowering plants and shrubs (roses, irises, cyclamens, oleanders, etc.). Trees should give a lot of shade, so it is worth planting willows along with fruit trees.
Such a solution will look best on a spacious area with noticeable uneven terrain, where a smooth lawn abruptly turns into a hilly area. The space should be divided into a garden and a park area, connecting them with winding paths with benches in the shade of trees, ponds framed with stone.
mediterranean style
The Mediterranean design is simple, with all the key elements centered around the patio. Such a patio is usually paved with stone, covered with wooden decking, partially surrounded by a brick wall painted in white or terracotta.
The vegetation is represented by an even green lawn, bright areas are formed with the help of flower beds. There must be a carved pergola (wooden or forged), partially covered with ivy, and thick curtains made of light textiles provide protection from the sun. The relaxation area with this design is sure to be supplemented with wicker furniture, a sun canopy, decorated with massive vases with bright flowers, elegant sculptures, fountains.
french style
The French style will suit the owners of spacious backyards located next to a large stone house. This style is distinguished by luxury and an abundance of free space. The central element of the site will be a wide alley lined with neatly trimmed shrubs and trees, antique statues and artsy flowerpots.
The main features of French design are symmetry, respect for proportions, clarity of lines that can be traced in everything. Be sure to complement the site with classical-style fountains, artificial porticos, grottoes or labyrinths, columns, stone bridges. The garden must be at a level below the main building so that it has a full view.
East style
The Japanese style is suitable for both tiny plots of 4 acres, and for a vast backyard area. Minimalism and conciseness can be traced in everything: the absence of lush decor, flowering plants, complex shapes. A pond must be arranged around which large stones can be laid out. In its center, an island will look good, which can be reached through a wooden bridge without a railing.
From vegetation, preference should be given to evergreen trees and shrubs, including dwarf ones. In spring and autumn, maples and fruit trees will add color to the garden. The paths should be strewn with gravel, in some areas you can lay out large stones that set the pace for movement.
Advice! Instead of a flower garden, it is appropriate to set up a rock garden. In the evening, the plot will effectively complement the built-in lighting.
The Chinese style will suit fans of the Feng Shui philosophy, which implies the harmony of all the elements and the arrangement of decorative elements that provides freedom for energy flows. A pond should be located in the garden area, around which compositions of green spaces and stones should be placed.
A gazebo-pagoda, bright wooden bridges, paths in the form of stairs, an artificial waterfall, a Buddha statue emphasize harmony with nature. Be sure to plant bright flowers of red, yellow, purple hues, and also take care of a smooth lawn of dense grass or moss in a rich emerald hue. Bright orange lanterns hung along the paths and next to the gazebo will add color.
Garden plot design: objects
The landscape design of a garden plot is always based on some main object, which can be a residential building, an unusual relief, trees, a neat lawn, etc. Given their style and location, the site is supplemented with secondary objects, these include:
- Green spaces.
- Pergolas and architectural elements.
- Artificial reservoirs.
- garden sculptures.
- Lighting.
- Tracks.
The final design should combine beauty and convenience, style and comfort. Do not try to place everything on the backyard territory at once. It is enough to limit yourself to the necessary and withstand the chosen style.
Green spaces
Landscaping is the most important element of garden design. Plants create a background for all other objects, fill the space with a special charm, uniting it with the surrounding nature.
Landscaping of the site includes the phased planting of the following plants:
- Trees and shrubs of various heights - create a shadow, delimit the site, highlight separate zones. In the walking area, it is best to plant low-growing shrubs or fruit trees that let in sunlight and form a comfortable environment, serve as an excellent frame for the paths. It is recommended to plant coniferous vegetation in recreation areas, and willows or tall shrubs will look good next to water bodies.
- Flower beds should be broken when the main landscape has already been formed. Plants for them are selected taking into account the size of the site and the flowering period of each species. Vertical planting will look spectacular along fences or walls when the height of the plants gradually decreases. The hue of the colors in the background should be darker and more saturated than those in front, which gives visual volume and depth. Alpine slides allow you to beat the existing terrain of the site or create a new one.
- The design of buildings and garden objects with the help of vegetation helps to achieve the unity of architecture with nature. It can be all kinds of climbing plants that adorn the walls of arbors, steps and garden sculptures, as well as flowers or shrubs planted along ponds.
- The lawn will serve as an element that will connect all the zones on the site into a single whole. He must be neat, well-groomed. As a lawn cover, any herbaceous plants, including flowering ones, can be considered.
Advice! Beds, if necessary, should be located in the economic zone. If the site is small, then it is best to design them not in a standard way, but in the form of a semicircle, which will help to make better use of the available area, visually expand the space.
The design of a small garden plot should be moderate, the abundance of flowers and plants can look ponderous, “eat up” the usable area.
Pergolas and architectural elements
The main building on the garden plot is a residential building, but it does not have to be the central design element at all, and even more so the only place for leisure and recreation. In the design of the local area, much attention is paid to the use of all kinds of architectural elements that help to properly manage the space, make it more practical and comfortable. The buildings also serve as a spectacular decor, giving the site an aesthetic and lived-in look. Among them are:
- Pavilions and pergolas should be placed near water bodies, in a park area. On a plot of 4 acres, it is appropriate to install a small open gazebo with lattice walls, placing it away from the house. Such a building is best designed with the help of climbing plants or a group of trees. A spacious area can be decorated with a large pergola with textile curtains or a gazebo with columns, located on the shore of a reservoir or among a cluster of trees.
- A patio or summer kitchen simultaneously serves as an outbuilding and a place of rest. Such a building is most often located in close proximity to the house or adjacent to one of its walls. In this case, the style and material of the building should match the design of the main building.
- Bridges across ponds or ravines, as well as arches, help to effectively delimit the space on the site, while at the same time ensuring a smooth transition from one zone to another. It is recommended to plant tall plants near the bridges, and climbing vines or lush flower beds will complement the arch. The elements themselves can be either wooden or stone, depending on the style of the site.
- A recreation area must be present on a garden plot, regardless of its size. Such a place is best highlighted with a wooden deck, stone slabs or a neat lawn. The resting place should be equipped with benches and barbecues, swings, a swimming pool, etc.
Advice! Do not forget about outbuildings when designing the site. They should be organically integrated into the overall style, if necessary, they should be covered with vegetation or decorative hedges.
artificial reservoirs
The presence of a reservoir in a garden plot can completely transform its appearance. Water makes the landscape dynamic, alive, refreshing in the heat, filling the garden with a serene atmosphere.
Thinking over the design of garden plots of 6 acres or more, you should pay attention to the construction of an artificial reservoir, the size and purpose of which depend on individual needs:
- The fountain is the ideal solution for small areas. A reservoir of this type serves as a source of constantly moving water, it can have any frame that fits into a variety of styles. With the help of the fountain, you can designate the center of the site or emphasize any part of it.
- The waterfall will be an excellent solution for a garden plot with uneven terrain. Streams of water can flow down the stones of rockeries or alpine slides, forming a small pond below, framed by plants. A water mill, a decorative fountain can be installed at the top of the waterfall.
- Ponds and circulating channels are ideal for decorating large areas. Such reservoirs will add naturalness to the landscape, in addition, they can be used as a source of water for watering the garden. You can run fish, ducks into the finished pond, plant plants around it and install a gazebo. A reservoir of complex or elongated shape can be supplemented with a bridge that will connect different banks, continuing the paths.
Advice! The framing of the reservoir can be natural, in the form of a sand embankment or vegetation. Ponds and channels with a stone frame look spectacular, which can be complemented by flowerpots with flowers or antique statues, covered with moss over time.
garden sculptures
Spectacular accessories add zest to any site. The use of garden sculptures allows you to create an individual style, emphasize the nature and features of the landscape.
Garden sculptures can be anything from antique statues to modern ceramic animal figures. Greek or Gothic statues made of stone or metal will look good both in the thick of plants and on the shore of a reservoir. And bright ceramic figurines will complement the flower beds or enliven the recreation area, make the walk more interesting.
Another spectacular accessory is stone vases, inside which you can plant flowers. Such decor can be made in any style from antique to modern, abstract. Sizes and shapes also vary, which allows you to choose a product for almost any site.
Tracks
Arrangement of garden paths will help to make the garden plot as functional and convenient as possible. These elements set the pace for the landscape, serve as its decoration, delimit the site and help you move freely around it.
The material for the tracks should be selected resistant to the effects of the atmosphere, temperature, strong and durable. Gravel, paving slabs, wood flooring are best suited.
Advice! The smaller the plot, the more winding the paths should be - this technique visually expands the space.
An obligatory element of garden paths is a frame, which can be curb stones, large cobblestones, tall vegetation, trimmed shrubs, etc.
Advice! The paths should be provided with a slight slope from the center to the edge so that water does not accumulate on them.
Benches should be placed along the paths in the garden plot, which will make any walk comfortable. They should emphasize the unity of style, complement it. Benches can be stone, forged, wooden, with or without a back.
Lighting
When designing a garden plot with your own hands, be sure to take care of the lighting. With the help of lighting, you can not only secure movement around the local area at night, but also emphasize the features of its design. As functional and decorative light sources in the garden area can be:
- Lanterns- they can be placed next to benches or along paths.
- Wall lights - most often installed on the verandas of summer kitchens, in gazebos.
- Built-in lights and lighting - can be located next to any decorative element in the garden (under the statues, along the fence, around the pond, under the bridges and arches). The illumination of the lawn, which is provided by special lamps installed in the soil, will look spectacular.
- Hanging balls and garlands - this type of decorative lighting gives the garden a festive look. With it, you can create a comfortable atmosphere both in a small gazebo and in the open space of a recreation area. Garlands can wrap around trunks or branches of trees, buildings, creating a soft shimmer.
The design of a garden plot with your own hands will not cause problems if you take into account all the recommendations, as well as correlate them with the existing conditions. A competent choice of style and filling guarantee an amazing result even in a small area.
How beautiful, practical and on your own to equip the territory near the country house? How to create not only an oasis of greenery and freshness away from a noisy and dusty city, but also a functional place for family recreation and receiving guests, friends, acquaintances? How to reflect your vision of beauty, comfort and harmony with nature in your own summer cottage with minimal cost, but maximum effect? We hope that our impressive selection of 100 different ideas for arranging the territory of various sizes and shapes, climatic and landscape features will help you with the answers to these questions. In the photo of landscape projects you will find relevant, practical and aesthetic solutions for every taste, level of gardening skill and wallet size.
Mandatory preparatory work
It may seem only to people who are far from gardening and horticulture that it is not difficult to organize a cozy green corner in the country that meets all the requirements of the family in recreation, work and outdoor entertainment. That it is enough to plant fruit trees, break a flower bed, equip beds for growing vegetables and herbs, and install a gazebo. But the requirements for comfort and outdoor recreation are different for everyone - some need a playground in the shade of green spaces, others need a spacious outdoor dining area for family dinners and receptions, almost everyone wants to have a barbecue area, and someone just a hammock is needed to relax in the cool among trees and bushes. It is in accordance with your requirements and the possibilities of the suburban area that you need to draw up a detailed plan for the arrangement.
So, on a regular sheet of paper or in a special design program (it will not be difficult to find a free version on the Internet), it will be necessary to note:
- indicate the exact size and shape of the territory, determine the scale (the more accurate the calculations are, the less improvements will be on the ground);
- it is necessary to mark already built buildings on the plan - a house, a garage, a capital gazebo, a bathhouse, etc .;
- mark also the planned construction - mark even small buildings (from a chicken coop to a dog kennel), it always seems that there is a place for a small building (especially on a large plot), but in fact you often have to transfer or change your plans, having already started work;
- experts recommend dividing the entire site into zones - squares, each of which will have its own main element (for example, in an outdoor recreation area, a gazebo with a dining group or a spacious swing can be a key subject of landscape design);
- mark all perennials that are already on the territory and mark the planting of new ones, taking into account the distance between plantings and the distance in relation to buildings;
- then comes the difficult point of marking all engineering systems - from plumbing to lighting (it is necessary to indicate both existing communications and the planned laying of pipes or wires).
But the initial stage of preparation is not limited to drawing on paper. It is necessary to carry out what is called "reconnaissance on the ground":
- find out the characteristics of the soil;
- the presence (possible) of groundwater;
- if there are places of stagnant water, then drain;
- it is also necessary to determine the level of hilliness of the territory (experts recommend not leveling the site, but using the landscape features of a particular area to create the most natural image of the site, but in some cases it is simply necessary to get rid of soil irregularities).
We choose the style of performance, the image of the suburban area
Creating an uneasy practical space where you can grow fruits, vegetables and herbs, but a truly harmonious image of a summer cottage with all the elements necessary for work and leisure is not an easy task. Obviously, you will have to work hard to get a balanced picture of landscape design. The choice of stylistic direction and color scheme for the design of your summer cottage will be largely determined by the elements that fill it. Conventionally, all the "participants" in the arrangement of a summer cottage can be divided into the following groups.
1. Elements of natural (natural) landscape. Everything that was created by nature - trees, shrubs and other plants, mounds, pits, stones, natural reservoirs, will influence the creation of the image of a particular color palette if you leave them on your site. Of course, the color scheme of the site will change along with the change of seasons and the peculiarities of the climatic conditions of each particular area.
2.Architectural structures. Such elements of landscape design include, first of all, the main building (a small country house or a spacious estate, depending on the size of the cottage itself). Also, architectural objects include various extensions to the house and independent buildings - a veranda, a bathhouse, a sauna, a garage, a barn, a permanent greenhouse, a gazebo, a canopy and even bridges. It is obvious that all architectural objects will be designed in the same stylistic direction, they will have something in common in terms of color schemes and the choice of facade design. But at the same time, you can choose one element that will become an accent in the overall ensemble. Most often, the main building becomes the key structure, but there are exceptions.
3.Elements of social and decorative landscape. This type of landscape design items includes everything that was created by human hands - plantings, ponds, sculptures, flower beds and garden beds, rock gardens and other types of slides. In this group of elements, you can use an infinite number of color options - creating flower beds and alleys from certain plants allows you to “paint” the site in different colors, given that in most parts of our country the warm season (growth and flowering of plants) lasts from April to October. In addition, there are many varieties of evergreens that can be grown throughout almost the entire territory of our country to create a permanent green and fresh background for a comfortable image of a summer cottage.
4. Other elements of landscape design. Everything that did not "fit" in other groups, we will refer to this type - flooring and platforms, garden paths and playgrounds, entertainment items for the playground, various decorative elements.
It is the choice of colors for the image of a suburban area that can help create an uneasy aesthetic picture, but also mask flaws and highlight advantages, visually change the shape of the territory, increase it. The advantage of the right color schemes is that they help to coordinate the appearance of the suburban area without resorting to drastic changes.
Garden paths - practical and aesthetic design
Garden paths in a summer cottage are not only a convenient and safe way to move between objects and landscape design segments, but also a way of zoning space and decorating it. Therefore, the paths and paths in the local area can be not only reliable and practical, but also original, beautiful, executed in the general style of designing the entire site.
Garden paths can be made from the following materials:
- stone ("plastushka", river stone or pebbles, paving stones);
- wood (painted or coated with special varnishes and antiseptics);
- concrete in various modifications;
- brick (clinker or ordinary);
- junk material (plastic caps, bottles or parts thereof, corks and any other material that can be used to create a safe and sufficiently durable surface for country trails).
Also, according to the way of execution, all tracks can be divided into solid and non-solid - the name speaks for itself and leaves no discrepancies in determining the appearance of the two options. In addition, garden paths can be divided into temporary and permanent. Basically, permanent paths are used in suburban areas, but it happens that the owners use the site for a short time and it is more expedient to lay temporary paths.
Flowerbeds and beds - a variety of options
Flower beds and flower beds are one of the most popular ways to decorate any area. No matter how big your backyard is. There is always a place on it, albeit for a small but beautiful flower bed. Well, it is simply impossible to imagine a Russian dacha without beds with vegetables, root crops and herbs. And if, according to the functional purpose, the flower beds and beds differ somewhat, then according to the method of execution, they largely intersect.
Flowerbeds can be divided into the following types:
- regular;
- irregular;
- carpet;
- raised;
- traditional mono-flowers;
- vertical;
- flowerbeds created not on the ground, but in special devices.
Of course, flower beds can differ both in size and shape, and in the type of planted plants. Lots of execution options. The choice of the appearance and content of the flower bed will depend on the size of the area allotted for the flower garden, the type of soil, the climatic conditions of a particular region, your ideas about beauty and aesthetics, and the ability to devote some time and effort to plants.
There are also many possibilities in the performance of summer cottages, and not only in the size and shape of dug trenches. Beds for growing various crops can be:
- traditional;
- "warm";
- with drainage;
- beds-boxes;
- beds with high sides.
In order to create a bed-box or with high sides, you can use the following materials:
- old boards;
- polycarbonate sheets;
- plastic;
- flat or wavy slate;
- any junk material that can hold its shape in high humidity conditions for at least one season.
Rest and dining areas of various modifications
There is no such owner of a summer cottage who would not want to equip a place to relax on his territory, in addition to beds and greenhouses. Well, since for many Russians outdoor recreation is often associated with cooking various dishes on an open fire, the barbecue area will not be superfluous. Most often, a cooking area is equipped like a patio - they lay out a platform with stones or tiles (less often they make a wooden platform). This sector can be covered permanently or temporarily to protect from sun and rain.
Rest areas with garden furniture, swings or hammocks can be placed on a terrace or open veranda, attached to the house or a separate canopy, in a gazebo or under a tent. It all depends on the general concept of the design of the site, its size and the needs of the owners.
To create a cozy segment for relaxation or an aesthetic and practical outdoor dining area, you can use garden furniture made from the following materials:
- tree;
- plastic;
- metal;
- rattan (artificial or natural);
- willow rods;
- bamboo;
- stone or concrete slabs;
- glass (triplex glass);
- polystyrene;
- basalt fiber;
- waste material.
Pools, ponds, fountains and more
Experts in creating landscape designs argue that in order to create a truly harmonious environment in a summer cottage, it is not enough to properly arrange buildings, plant green plants, lay paths and distribute beds and flower beds. In addition to the earth (stones) and greenery, the presence of water is necessary. Whether it will be an artificial waterfall, a small pond, a fountain of any modification or a swimming pool depends on the wishes of the owners, the size and characteristics of the territory and the budget for the project.
Pools can differ not only in size and shape. There are overflow pools, artificial reservoirs with several levels in depth, stationary and portable (temporary and permanent). The pool can be equipped with a "waterfall" or fountains, have branches. Also, pools differ in the way the water is filtered. Of course, all these criteria affect the ways of arranging an artificial reservoir, its appearance, the cost of creation and operation.
Summer residents every season try new ideas in arranging the site. Often people pay maximum attention to the interior of the house and spend less effort on creating original flower beds, planning a garden and country houses. Landscaping of a summer cottage will help transform the estate with your own hands, make luxurious flower beds and flower beds, and improve the adjacent territory. Skillful implementation of the project will improve the attractiveness of the yard, emphasize the beauty of ornamental shrubs, plants and flowers.
Landscaping suburban area - add style.
Use examples of modern garden design for inspiration. When choosing interesting summer house ideas, decide what suits you and make adjustments to create a beautiful garden. Perhaps you need to add a gazebo or a playground, but for someone beautiful beds are important.
Many people think that only a garden and fruit trees will fit on a small summer cottage of 6 acres, but this is not true. Professional landscape design principles will help you take a different look at your estate. If you dream of a luxurious flower garden, an aesthetic courtyard or a cozy place to relax, then you will find a source of inspiration in these photos.
small garden design photo Those who need relaxation and comfort should pay attention to placing a spectacular focal point in the overall style of the garden, which will create a feeling of harmony and tranquility. If you are inclined to receive guests, then the key point will be the presence of a summer kitchen and a neat lawn. And carefully selected ornamental shrubs and garden vines will provide privacy and flowering of incredible scale.
Landscape flower garden.
Create a flower garden in your backyard using rosemary, lavender, lemon balm, cloves and other fragrant herbs - such gardens are becoming more and more fashionable. Try not to mix them with garden flowers, as those, having a stronger aroma, can drown out the subtle, refined and bitter smell of the meadow. A meadow flower garden is made according to the same rules as an ordinary flower bed. Tall plants: irga, honeysuckle, sage, marshmallow create the structure of the landscape composition. Then come the lower flowers: chamomile, mint, St. John's wort, tansy. At the edge of the flower garden - ground cover species: thyme, periwinkle.
modern garden design flower garden photo Medicinal, spicy herbs and shrubs do not just decorate the summer cottage. Wild varieties replenish our diet with rare trace elements that you will not find in cultural plantings in our beds. When we brew herbal tea or add these species to salads, we harmoniously replenish the deficiency of the necessary vitamins and minerals. Get the most benefit - do not forget to dry wild berries and aromatic herbs for the winter.
Beautiful garden paths.
With a well-groomed garden, you don't want to trample on beds or flowers, so plan paths for these areas: they are wide, narrow, winding, straight; popular coating materials are concrete and brick, but they also use gravel, wood saw cuts, plastic tiles, special rubber in rolls. Add charm to the yard paths with a curb of wooden chocks, elegantly rounded, with interesting inserts of paving slabs, with smooth outlines of the borders.
photo of the design of the path in landscape design in the country Flower garden along the paths.
Professional landscape designers use a special term for long narrow flower beds along fences, buildings and paths, they are called "rabatka", which means "bed" in German. We have the right to creatively use this fact and combine vegetables in the garden with unpretentious and useful annuals: marigolds, nasturtium, calendula, decorative sunflower.
Thus, we will make a colorful original pattern of textures and colors. These beds can be an important part of rustic garden design. While flower beds with one type of flower look a little boring, non-standard elements in the garden create a romantic, fun effect. Experiments with original approaches and forms will allow you to create the author's style of country design.
photo of vegetables and flowers Make an entrance to the suburban area.
Every owner of a summer residence wants the house to look attractive from the outside. But do we think about how hospitable our garden area is at the entrance? The presence of a gray concreted yard, in which there are no ornamental plants, no minimal fantasy, will create an unfavorable first impression of the dacha as a whole.
Efforts to create an amazing, perhaps ambitious front flower garden at the entrance will please the result and enrich with new skills in country design. So, climbing vines, hostas and coniferous plantings, along with bright yellow echinacea, will decorate the entrance to the site.
Combine plant shapes in the landscape.
This flower garden is filled with plants with rounded and sword-shaped leaves. Sharp iris leaves like exclamation marks make the front border of the flower garden attractive even when there is no flowering. 
Set up a front garden in front of your house.
Use in the design of the front garden not only unpretentious perennials, but also ornamental shrubs and herbs. 
Because the view of the front garden will be from the outside of the house, then the height of the plants should decrease from the wall of the house to the edge of the flower garden. 
Elegant garden arches.
A garden arch entwined with a weaving rose separates the area with fragrant spicy and medicinal herbs from the main flower bed. You can get acquainted with . 
Flower garden in the yard near the house.
Indulge yourself by decorating window flower boxes with your favorite colors and scents. In terms of landscaping, you can match the color scheme of your flower garden to match the style and color of your home. 
Or vice versa, create a bold dramatic twist by collecting plants with a bright contrasting palette in your flower garden. 
Place for rest.
The combination of white pyramidal inflorescences of delphinium, blue flowers of sage and periwinkle creates a calm, peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. 
Beautiful paths with flowers.
The garden path is the most used part of our landscape. Take care of luxury along the path. 
Luxurious panoramic views.
When arranging the site, consider the possibility of including panoramic landscape views that are outside of it, so the design of the site will receive additional depth and perspective. 
Quiet corner.
Shrubs and tall ornamental grasses will help you create a cozy patio corner near your home. 
Garden border for flower beds.
Even the border of a flower garden can become a full-fledged design element through a creative approach to materials.
Plant-covered fences and walls.
Use climbing roses, clematis and other creepers to decorate fences. 
More green.
In the modern landscape style, ornamental grasses are widely used, which soften and ennoble the overall look with a subtle play of green. 
The smell of roses.
The rose is the queen of classic design, able to decorate any corner of your estate. 
View from the window.
A wonderful view from the windows of the house will make it possible to enjoy the view of the estate more often. You may need to plan an additional flower garden for this.
Gazebo in a beautiful place.
with a view of the flower beds or a panoramic view of the surroundings will become a favorite vacation spot for everyone. 
Ground cover plants.
A particularly creative option for decorating a garden path, when ground cover flowering plants are located between the slabs of the path. 
Secret garden.
Inconspicuous at first glance, such a place creates a special atmosphere of privacy and solitude. It can be placed in the far corner of the site or at the back wall of the house.
Decorative elements on the site.
Creative, do-it-yourself crafts will become a special element in the country. 
natural materials.
The use of natural materials for garden buildings and furniture will add harmony and warmth to the design of your site. 
Garden lighting.
The area illuminated in the evening looks completely different than during the day. It seems more mysterious and deep. Do not miss the opportunity to add such an element of intrigue. 
More beautiful landscape design ideas.
Landscaping a site is an interesting creative process, and every year you can add new unusual elements that will give a bright personality and irresistible charm to your dacha.
