Landscaping of the seasonal dacha of 5 hundred parts
In modern suburbs, summer cottages or small household plots are the most popular - only four to seven hundred parts. They are easy to care for, there is enough space for a good rest on the weekend or in the summer after work. But it’s sometimes difficult to properly zon the landscape design of 5 acres - this area is not so large as to dig a full pool, set up a spacious garden and at the same time leave a place to sunbathe, fry kebabs, plant onions, potatoes, flowers.
At the very beginning, you should draw up a plan, develop a detailed project yourself or with the help of specialists. The bottom line is that the area of a small area should be used to the maximum. The land is divided into places for work and recreation areas.First, large structures are planned - a house, a garage, a bathhouse. After that, a space is chosen for the garden, garden, flower bed, paths passing between them.
When planning, take into account the shape of the plot:
rectangular - the most comfortable, house, recreation area here are located in the back of the garden, in the far corner of the located posts, near the garden;
oval-elongated - zoning is clearer here, decorative “hedges” are used for it, color zoning can be used when bright-flowering plants of warm color are planted along the short sides, small ones with long, cold-colored flowers along the long sides;
L-shaped - in the protruding "branch", behind the house, have a recreation area, farm buildings will be located in the far corner of the plot, the garden is closer to the house.
The basic principles of planning:
the house is better placed on the opposite edge relative to the entrance to the site, then everything will fit as beautifully as possible;
the main route is from the gate to the doors of the house, it is the very first one;
trees - excessively large should be abandoned, a variety of conifers, apple trees and others give a lot of shade, occupying a useful area;
large buildings - they should be planned at the very minimum: if the arbor, then the corner, if the barn, then in the form of an extension to the house;
lighting - all significant objects are highlighted: arbor, entrance to the house, main path, decorative fountain or pond;
beds with vegetables - are placed around the perimeter of the cottage or all in one place without disturbing the appearance;
scenery - small figures of gnomes, forest dwellers, fairy tale heroes will decorate the space.
If possible, they put the house at the highest point of the site so that spring waters do not flood it. It is desirable that the windows of the kitchen, bedroom, nursery overlook the south side.
Zoning
The first thing that a summer resident should do is draw a diagram of the available land. The local landscape is divided into five zones:
recreation;
garden;
gardening;
residential;
household.
Depending on what it is mainly planned to do in the country - gardening, gardening or just relaxing, a certain area is allocated for each zone. 55-75% of the territory is usually allocated to a garden garden, 15-20% for a place of rest, a house with outbuildings will occupy up to 10% of the site.
Complete site information is the basis of successful zoning. If you plan to build an artesian well, pool, well, the level of groundwater, the degree of slope, is important.
Functional relaxation area
When a private area is intended primarily for recreation, this place is equipped taking into account the maximum convenience for vacationers. Here you will find a bathhouse with a small artificial pond, a rock garden with a gazebo, a terrace with barbecue. All elements are located nearby or in three different places of the territory, interspersed with lush flower beds, alpine slides. Home-made decor from improvised materials will provide an opportunity to show creativity, decorating the space. Swans from old tires, palm trees from plastic bottles, carved "wooden grandfathers" will give the cottage uniqueness, unique color, any means will be good.
Ergonomic layout of farm buildings
Outbuildings are made as less noticeable as possible, preferably in the most remote corners of the garden. They are decorated with “creeping” plants, arranged so that the buildings do not obscure the beds, do not make the yard cramped. They are also used as protection against cold winds, therefore it is advisable to place them on the north or north-west side.
The norms of distances from various objects to the buildings of neighbors, their fence, are governed by a variety of norms, rules that must be observed to avoid fines, forced demolition.
The choice of trees for the garden, their location on the site
Trees are not selected too large, not big-leafed, otherwise they will greatly obscure the area.They are grouped in the center or around the perimeter of the plot. Using trees, functional zones are separated, combined with shrubs. From the fruit selected undersized apples, cherries, pears, from the bushes - currants, gooseberries. Decorative arborvitae, dwarf fir, juniper, small Christmas trees are appropriate near the benches, arbors in the recreation area.
When planting trees, you should consider:
what soil they need;
growing climatic conditions are important for fruit ripening;
irrigation regime, the depth of groundwater;
average life time;
minimum feeding area;
other care.
The individual characteristics of different breeds are also taken into account: bird cherry, poplar, with their roots, can destroy the foundation of a house, a bathhouse, a gazebo, planting willow in the garden is simply considered a bad omen.
Compact garden, flower beds
The garden is located in the sunniest place, protected from the wind - so the crop will turn out to be plentiful. You should not do too extensive a garden - there will be no space for rest. The beds should not be flooded during heavy rains, in dry weather they need watering, which means a nearby water source. It is quite acceptable to have one greenhouse, preferably made of glass or plastic, since the film will have to be updated annually, especially if there is often a strong wind in the region.
For the design of flower beds, any design solutions are suitable. Light-loving plants should be planted in the sun itself, shade-tolerant plants anywhere, including on vertical structures behind farm buildings. Hanging pots or flower pots attached to the fence, special devices along the house.
Vertical beds for strawberries, some spicy herbs, salads will also be an excellent solution in a small area.
Style solutions for a small area
The design is chosen so that it was pleasant to look at it. The most popular today are the styles:
eastern - as functional as possible, literally every centimeter of the area is fully used. Distinctive characteristics are low trees, including plum, cherry trees, which turn into "blossoming sakura" in spring. A rock garden with a “toy” pagoda, fountain, waterfall will also come in handy. The country house itself is also sometimes stylized as Chinese;
palace - more expensive, luxurious, pompous, with an abundance of decor. The house is decorated with columns, benches made of stone or dark wood with forged legs, stone vases with flowers growing in them, figuratively trimmed rows of bushes repeat the shape of benches. Ponds are made out of stone bridges or their imitation;
natural - flower beds from wildflowers, sand paths, low shrubs. There may be several forest trees that are given a decorative shape, simple wooden benches, and a carved gazebo. The pond is decorated with floating plants, a light bridge is thrown over the brook.
About paths, a fence, a lawn
It is good to sunbathe on the lawn in the summer season and to have picnics. If there are children there is a play area - swings, ladders, slides, inflatable pool. The fence is chosen so high that it does not overshadow the cottage, neighboring areas. It is made of stone, wood, metal, mesh-netting. In the latter case, decorating the fence with creeping plants is especially important so that the site is not visible.
The main track is about a meter wide, the rest is a bit narrower. It is important to choose the right material for them so as not to quit annually. Large tiles, asphalt, concrete will do. Pebbles, sand, gravel will have to periodically pour. A slight slope along the edges of the tracks will not allow water to accumulate on them during rain.
Growing a good, dense lawn will take several years, so it’s easier to use a purchased roll. It is expensive, but it looks good, perfectly "holds" on any slope.
Conclusion
Landscaping of a personal garden area, a country cottage can be done with your own hands, at a relatively low budget cost, placing everything you need there - a house, a bathhouse, a chicken coop or rabbitry, a garden in several beds, a greenhouse, a place to relax. If finances allow, and independent zoning does not succeed, you can turn to professional landscape designers who will depict the future landscaped plot in 3D format, taking into account all the wishes of the customer.
In modern suburbs, summer cottages or small household plots are the most popular - only four to seven hundred parts. They are easy to care for, there is enough space for a good rest on the weekend or in the summer after work. But it’s sometimes difficult to properly zon the landscape design of 5 acres - this area is not so large as to dig a full pool, set up a spacious garden and at the same time leave a place to sunbathe, fry kebabs, plant onions, potatoes, flowers.
Content
What to consider when planning a site
At the very beginning, you should draw up a plan, develop a detailed project yourself or with the help of specialists. The bottom line is that the area of a small area should be used to the maximum. The land is divided into places for work and recreation areas.First, large structures are planned - a house, a garage, a bathhouse. After that, a space is chosen for the garden, garden, flower bed, paths passing between them.
When planning, take into account the shape of the plot:
The basic principles of planning:
Zoning
The first thing that a summer resident should do is draw a diagram of the available land. The local landscape is divided into five zones:
Depending on what it is mainly planned to do in the country - gardening, gardening or just relaxing, a certain area is allocated for each zone. 55-75% of the territory is usually allocated to a garden garden, 15-20% for a place of rest, a house with outbuildings will occupy up to 10% of the site.
Functional relaxation area
When a private area is intended primarily for recreation, this place is equipped taking into account the maximum convenience for vacationers. Here you will find a bathhouse with a small artificial pond, a rock garden with a gazebo, a terrace with barbecue. All elements are located nearby or in three different places of the territory, interspersed with lush flower beds, alpine slides.
Home-made decor from improvised materials will provide an opportunity to show creativity, decorating the space. Swans from old tires, palm trees from plastic bottles, carved "wooden grandfathers" will give the cottage uniqueness, unique color, any means will be good.
Ergonomic layout of farm buildings
Outbuildings are made as less noticeable as possible, preferably in the most remote corners of the garden. They are decorated with “creeping” plants, arranged so that the buildings do not obscure the beds, do not make the yard cramped. They are also used as protection against cold winds, therefore it is advisable to place them on the north or north-west side.
The choice of trees for the garden, their location on the site
Trees are not selected too large, not big-leafed, otherwise they will greatly obscure the area.They are grouped in the center or around the perimeter of the plot. Using trees, functional zones are separated, combined with shrubs. From the fruit selected undersized apples, cherries, pears, from the bushes - currants, gooseberries. Decorative arborvitae, dwarf fir, juniper, small Christmas trees are appropriate near the benches, arbors in the recreation area.
When planting trees, you should consider:
The individual characteristics of different breeds are also taken into account: bird cherry, poplar, with their roots, can destroy the foundation of a house, a bathhouse, a gazebo, planting willow in the garden is simply considered a bad omen.
Compact garden, flower beds
The garden is located in the sunniest place, protected from the wind - so the crop will turn out to be plentiful. You should not do too extensive a garden - there will be no space for rest. The beds should not be flooded during heavy rains, in dry weather they need watering, which means a nearby water source. It is quite acceptable to have one greenhouse, preferably made of glass or plastic, since the film will have to be updated annually, especially if there is often a strong wind in the region.
For the design of flower beds, any design solutions are suitable. Light-loving plants should be planted in the sun itself, shade-tolerant plants anywhere, including on vertical structures behind farm buildings. Hanging pots or flower pots attached to the fence, special devices along the house.
Style solutions for a small area
The design is chosen so that it was pleasant to look at it. The most popular today are the styles:
About paths, a fence, a lawn
It is good to sunbathe on the lawn in the summer season and to have picnics. If there are children there is a play area - swings, ladders, slides, inflatable pool. The fence is chosen so high that it does not overshadow the cottage, neighboring areas. It is made of stone, wood, metal, mesh-netting. In the latter case, decorating the fence with creeping plants is especially important so that the site is not visible.
The main track is about a meter wide, the rest is a bit narrower. It is important to choose the right material for them so as not to quit annually. Large tiles, asphalt, concrete will do. Pebbles, sand, gravel will have to periodically pour. A slight slope along the edges of the tracks will not allow water to accumulate on them during rain.
Conclusion
Landscaping of a personal garden area, a country cottage can be done with your own hands, at a relatively low budget cost, placing everything you need there - a house, a bathhouse, a chicken coop or rabbitry, a garden in several beds, a greenhouse, a place to relax. If finances allow, and independent zoning does not succeed, you can turn to professional landscape designers who will depict the future landscaped plot in 3D format, taking into account all the wishes of the customer.