Recently, people began to rapidly leave the stuffy "jungle" of megacities and explore new territories outside the city. The choice in favor of the outback has a lot of advantages. Firstly, you can forget about the floods from above, the loud quarrels between neighbors and the disco-repair noise until late at night. Secondly, in your own possessions you can do gardening, gardening or raising pets. The country house usually has its own garage and home "spa complex" in the form of a bath, and in summer it is not far from the river. Gone are the days when the design of the site weight had only functionality. Now beauty and aesthetic attractiveness come first, therefore, when decorating country houses with territories adjacent to them, special attention is paid to decorations. To get a landscape design project for a plot of 20 acres, you can go in two ways:
Contact a professional and pay for the finished work of the designer.
Make a project with your own hands.
The second method looks more attractive, since it guarantees savings and will cause spiritual awe among creative individuals who like to realize themselves in new creative professions. Let’s try to understand the sequence of actions during the preparation of the project and consider a number of original ideas.
For the project to turn out to be competent and easy to implement, you need to have not only good taste, but also the skills of a gardener, designer, knowledge of landscape architecture and even engineering. Do not despair if already at this stage it becomes scary and doubts arise about your abilities. Professional programs Punch Home Design, Sierra Land Designer 3D, ArchiCad 17, FloorPlan 3D 12, Expert Landscape Design 3D and a dozen more visualizers working both online (cloud) and without the Internet are ready to help beginners.
Thanks to such helpers, you can forget about prototyping and drawing. The planner will do the boring work instead of the designer, in addition, they usually give a lot of examples of successful design projects that will become an inspiration and a source of creative ideas. Some of the programs are completely free, while others only have a limited version available without a trial license. Before creating a project, you must complete the preparation of:
Carry out measurements, note the slope, the relief of certain areas of the site (elevations, hollows), calculate the species sites. It is difficult to independently cope with the task, so you will have to invite surveyors to conduct topographic surveys of the area.
Find out the depth of groundwater.
Sketch the form of possessions on a piece of paper. Square is considered the most winning, but with a triangular and multifaceted will have to suffer a lot.For private plots with an area of 20 acres, typical forms of a rectangle are characteristic, where one edge has 50 m and the other 40 m. This greatly simplifies the work on the landscape design project.
Set soil type. This knowledge will be needed not only to create a garden and kitchen garden, but also when choosing the type of foundation for buildings or a local sewer system (drainage, cesspools). It is also necessary to make a note about the nature of insolation in the area (distribution of shade and sunlight). This will affect the choice of site for the garden, garden area and the location of windows on the facade of the future home.
If you got a “overgrown” piece of forest, clearings or heavily neglected land, then invite a specialist (pathologist) who can accurately determine which areas are potentially promising, where the flora needs to be preserved, and which are already prone to wilting and the best way to save the soil from the final impoverishment will be the felling of all living things on it.
Stylistic directions
It is easy for a beginner to get lost in the stylistic variety, therefore, to facilitate the selection, we will give a few of the most popular and (we will not tell the soul) beautiful directions:
Dutch. The plot, despite the exterior solidity of the house, has a slightly sloppy appearance, due to the variegation of colors. In the Dutch style, trees are rarely planted, since shrubs and low plants are preferred. Mixborders bloom violently along the garden paths made of stone, while the ground grass is decorated with elements with rustic motifs. A great addition will be a real cart, which, after the skillful work of the designer, turns into a flower bed.
English. This sleek style does not have the famous stiffness of the inhabitants of foggy Albion. The main credo of the direction is the preservation of natural flora in order to achieve complete unity with nature.The English style is characterized by the use of vertical plantations, stone paths with lush growing grass at the seams, “carpet” flower beds and free flower-beds (rock gardens, rockeries) without fences planted with perennials. Also a mandatory element is the presence of a reservoir and manicured lawn in the garden.
Colonial. One of the most beautiful mix directions, which has remained relevant for several centuries. The colonial style organically combines the culture of the Old World and indigenous customs. The direction is characterized by the use of large tubs as flower pots for flower beds, a low stone or wooden fence and a combination of green spaces of different heights to create a light welter on the site. In the colonial landscape, the terrace must be used as a "step" to the garden, which is broken from its threshold.
Mauritanian. Oriental style was used in oasis gardens, which were hidden from the eyes of strangers and impressed with wealth and luxury. The Moorish site will be similar to a fairy tale in which lush thickets of exotic trees hide quiet corners for privacy under the singing of birds of paradise. Particular attention will be paid to the garden, which is designed according to the principle of "chor-tank", when the main zone is divided not four mini-sites.
Provence. The direction is characterized by white paved paths, an abundance of fruit trees and flower beds with pastel-colored buds, wooden arbors, pergolas, sculptures and topiary on the lawn and in the garden. Instead of a traditional flower garden, beds with Provencal herbs are broken in the courtyard of the house, and a fountain or a stone well will become the center of the recreation area.
They also use Japanese, Chinese, Alpine, Mediterranean, Spanish, classic, rustic styles and minimalism, modern, high-tech, eco direction.
Proper zoning - comfort and beauty of the site
To make it convenient to move around the site, it must be divided into functional zones. Those that have a similar purpose, are combined or purposefully placed close to each other. The full list of zones includes:
The "center" of the site is the house. When designing, bias, insolation, the possibility of an access road, the type of soil for choosing the type of foundation are taken into account.
Parking for cars (garage, parking under a canopy).
A place for communication.
Playground for passive relaxation (garden furniture, barbecue for barbecue or barbecue, hammock).
Area for outdoor activities (tennis court, dance floor, ball game field, playground).
Bathhouse and outdoor shower.
Pool or pond.
Outbuildings (sheds, firewood, facilities for storing equipment).
Garden.
Garden lands.
Summer kitchen.
The best option is to combine a garden and relaxation areas. A beautiful landscape view will make spending time even more enjoyable. Outbuildings, summer kitchen, bathhouse are also combined into one large functional sector. Separation can be done using garden paths, decorative fences, mixborders or flower borders.
Garden paths, steps and flower beds around them
Garden paths not only divide the site into zones, but also give it a neat, tidy look. They are made of stone, brick, wood, concrete, cobblestones, PVC, gravel or pebbles, bottle caps and even pieces of tile. To create a non-trivial landscape composition or to revive a dull, even relief, steps are used. They are also vital to simplify the climb if the property is located on a slope. Steps can be stone, brick and wooden. They contribute to the aesthetics of the landscape and complicate the geometry of the site. The most common type of flower beds are flower beds. Plants for them need to be selected based on the climate.For example, in the southern latitudes, delicate, sensitive flowers that will fade under the conditions of the northern climate (short summer, late spring) easily take root. Also, when choosing plants, you should pay attention to the flowering period. Follow the principles of Karl Linnaeus, who created unique floral watches in which the buds opened at a strictly defined time. Then the beds throughout the season will be pleasing to the eye.
Landscaping
Landscaping of the site is carried out at three levels:
The trees. They are divided into deciduous, coniferous, fruit species.
Shrubs. Some of their species are used to create hedges and topiary ("living" figures).
Flowers Planted in flower beds and are considered the basis of the summer decor of the territory.
Among designers, the creation of rockeries and alpine hills or rock gardens is popular. Behind the first name is a stone garden, broken on a flat platform. Rockeries use a small number of cobblestones that alternate with flowers. The gaps between the plants are covered with pebbles of a small fraction. According to the rules, this composition is devoid of volume, so the protruding boulders are partially buried in the ground. In the Alpine hills, a greater number of cobblestones are used, and it is they who are the center of the composition, and not the plants, as in rockeries. Rock gardens imitate the mountain landscape, therefore, have volume.
Popular decorative techniques
To decorate the summer cottage there are many interesting ideas and techniques. If a pond is equipped on the territory, then a bridge can be built through it and a path can be drawn from both sides. Perform it more often from wood or metal and stone. A similar design can simply decorate a flat landscape. This solution looks stylish and exotic. For those who miss the water, but do not have the opportunity to organize a real pond on the site, the so-called dry stream is suitable. It imitates the bed of a water vein that was once filled with liquid.The bottom is lined with small pebbles and planted with rare bushes of plants. To create the effect of “water ripples”, smooth, round and oval pebbles are selected, which are laid in rows with “ribs” down. Among the overall neatness, a neglected kindergarten will stand out, in which a riot of vegetation has managed to take its toll. Of course, you still have to look after him, but only in order to save passages for free movement. For additional lighting, the paths are sprinkled with luminous stones. Most often, it is marble chips covered with special luminescent acrylic paints that give a soft, green or blue glow at night. Another unusual decoration of the site will be mills and lighthouses. The second element will complement the marine theme embodied in other details of the decor. Mills can be ordinary or water. They combine well with country, Russian and Dutch styles.
By the way, luminous pebbles can be made independently if they are required in large quantities and the purchase will be expensive. It is enough to collect pebbles and purchase special paint in the art supplies store.
Artificial ponds, fountains and cascades
Water decor is necessary to obtain a complete designer painting on the site. All reservoirs are classified into two types:
Natural. Streams, ponds, springs.
Artificial. Fountains, cascades, pools.
Eastern culture and the eponymous style, which in recent years have only gained popularity, attach particular importance to water. By the way, the direction gave rise to minimalism. Water is considered a symbol of harmony and balance. Together with the earth, it forms a tandem, which helps to unite with nature and achieve a special "Zen". If the site has a natural water vein, then it can be ennobled or complicated using artificial stone cascades.When you need to create a reservoir on your own, you need to carefully study the features of the soil and choose the right place that will allow it to become part of the design composition and form a secluded corner for philosophical reflection.
Think over the lighting
Proper lighting on the site is not only a matter of beauty, but also the safe movement of the territory at night. Functional lighting fixtures (basic) are recommended to be placed in such a way that the main building and all paths diverging from it are visible. Also, “hazardous” areas are equipped with bulbs: sharp turns, steps, approaches to obstacles that you may not notice in the dark. Decorative lights emphasize the beauty of the decoration of the area. They give little light (usually shade) and are installed near important art objects: rock garden, flower beds in a wagon, a well, a pond, a fountain, garden gnomes or sculptural compositions.
Conclusion
Creating a landscape design project is a complex, multi-stage work that not everyone can handle. The owners of the “technical” mentality will have to discover their creative potential, while the “humanities” will be forced to master the basics of the exact sciences. A correctly executed project does not guarantee the quality of design, since a thorough implementation of every detail of the plan will require additional control. If there is no self-confidence, then pay a check and proofreading of your work with a professional. In any case, it will be cheaper and help to avoid mistakes.
Recently, people began to rapidly leave the stuffy "jungle" of megacities and explore new territories outside the city. The choice in favor of the outback has a lot of advantages. Firstly, you can forget about the floods from above, the loud quarrels between neighbors and the disco-repair noise until late at night. Secondly, in your own possessions you can do gardening, gardening or raising pets. The country house usually has its own garage and home "spa complex" in the form of a bath, and in summer it is not far from the river. Gone are the days when the design of the site weight had only functionality. Now beauty and aesthetic attractiveness come first, therefore, when decorating country houses with territories adjacent to them, special attention is paid to decorations. To get a landscape design project for a plot of 20 acres, you can go in two ways:
The second method looks more attractive, since it guarantees savings and will cause spiritual awe among creative individuals who like to realize themselves in new creative professions. Let’s try to understand the sequence of actions during the preparation of the project and consider a number of original ideas.
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Design features and preparatory work
For the project to turn out to be competent and easy to implement, you need to have not only good taste, but also the skills of a gardener, designer, knowledge of landscape architecture and even engineering. Do not despair if already at this stage it becomes scary and doubts arise about your abilities. Professional programs Punch Home Design, Sierra Land Designer 3D, ArchiCad 17, FloorPlan 3D 12, Expert Landscape Design 3D and a dozen more visualizers working both online (cloud) and without the Internet are ready to help beginners.
Thanks to such helpers, you can forget about prototyping and drawing. The planner will do the boring work instead of the designer, in addition, they usually give a lot of examples of successful design projects that will become an inspiration and a source of creative ideas. Some of the programs are completely free, while others only have a limited version available without a trial license. Before creating a project, you must complete the preparation of:
It is also necessary to make a note about the nature of insolation in the area (distribution of shade and sunlight). This will affect the choice of site for the garden, garden area and the location of windows on the facade of the future home.
Stylistic directions
It is easy for a beginner to get lost in the stylistic variety, therefore, to facilitate the selection, we will give a few of the most popular and (we will not tell the soul) beautiful directions:
They also use Japanese, Chinese, Alpine, Mediterranean, Spanish, classic, rustic styles and minimalism, modern, high-tech, eco direction.
Proper zoning - comfort and beauty of the site
To make it convenient to move around the site, it must be divided into functional zones. Those that have a similar purpose, are combined or purposefully placed close to each other. The full list of zones includes:
The best option is to combine a garden and relaxation areas. A beautiful landscape view will make spending time even more enjoyable. Outbuildings, summer kitchen, bathhouse are also combined into one large functional sector. Separation can be done using garden paths, decorative fences, mixborders or flower borders.
Garden paths, steps and flower beds around them
Garden paths not only divide the site into zones, but also give it a neat, tidy look. They are made of stone, brick, wood, concrete, cobblestones, PVC, gravel or pebbles, bottle caps and even pieces of tile. To create a non-trivial landscape composition or to revive a dull, even relief, steps are used. They are also vital to simplify the climb if the property is located on a slope. Steps can be stone, brick and wooden. They contribute to the aesthetics of the landscape and complicate the geometry of the site. The most common type of flower beds are flower beds. Plants for them need to be selected based on the climate.For example, in the southern latitudes, delicate, sensitive flowers that will fade under the conditions of the northern climate (short summer, late spring) easily take root. Also, when choosing plants, you should pay attention to the flowering period. Follow the principles of Karl Linnaeus, who created unique floral watches in which the buds opened at a strictly defined time. Then the beds throughout the season will be pleasing to the eye.
Landscaping
Landscaping of the site is carried out at three levels:
Among designers, the creation of rockeries and alpine hills or rock gardens is popular. Behind the first name is a stone garden, broken on a flat platform. Rockeries use a small number of cobblestones that alternate with flowers. The gaps between the plants are covered with pebbles of a small fraction. According to the rules, this composition is devoid of volume, so the protruding boulders are partially buried in the ground. In the Alpine hills, a greater number of cobblestones are used, and it is they who are the center of the composition, and not the plants, as in rockeries. Rock gardens imitate the mountain landscape, therefore, have volume.
Popular decorative techniques
To decorate the summer cottage there are many interesting ideas and techniques. If a pond is equipped on the territory, then a bridge can be built through it and a path can be drawn from both sides. Perform it more often from wood or metal and stone. A similar design can simply decorate a flat landscape. This solution looks stylish and exotic. For those who miss the water, but do not have the opportunity to organize a real pond on the site, the so-called dry stream is suitable. It imitates the bed of a water vein that was once filled with liquid.The bottom is lined with small pebbles and planted with rare bushes of plants. To create the effect of “water ripples”, smooth, round and oval pebbles are selected, which are laid in rows with “ribs” down. Among the overall neatness, a neglected kindergarten will stand out, in which a riot of vegetation has managed to take its toll. Of course, you still have to look after him, but only in order to save passages for free movement. For additional lighting, the paths are sprinkled with luminous stones. Most often, it is marble chips covered with special luminescent acrylic paints that give a soft, green or blue glow at night. Another unusual decoration of the site will be mills and lighthouses. The second element will complement the marine theme embodied in other details of the decor. Mills can be ordinary or water. They combine well with country, Russian and Dutch styles.
Artificial ponds, fountains and cascades
Water decor is necessary to obtain a complete designer painting on the site. All reservoirs are classified into two types:
Eastern culture and the eponymous style, which in recent years have only gained popularity, attach particular importance to water. By the way, the direction gave rise to minimalism. Water is considered a symbol of harmony and balance. Together with the earth, it forms a tandem, which helps to unite with nature and achieve a special "Zen". If the site has a natural water vein, then it can be ennobled or complicated using artificial stone cascades.When you need to create a reservoir on your own, you need to carefully study the features of the soil and choose the right place that will allow it to become part of the design composition and form a secluded corner for philosophical reflection.
Think over the lighting
Proper lighting on the site is not only a matter of beauty, but also the safe movement of the territory at night. Functional lighting fixtures (basic) are recommended to be placed in such a way that the main building and all paths diverging from it are visible. Also, “hazardous” areas are equipped with bulbs: sharp turns, steps, approaches to obstacles that you may not notice in the dark. Decorative lights emphasize the beauty of the decoration of the area. They give little light (usually shade) and are installed near important art objects: rock garden, flower beds in a wagon, a well, a pond, a fountain, garden gnomes or sculptural compositions.
Conclusion
Creating a landscape design project is a complex, multi-stage work that not everyone can handle. The owners of the “technical” mentality will have to discover their creative potential, while the “humanities” will be forced to master the basics of the exact sciences. A correctly executed project does not guarantee the quality of design, since a thorough implementation of every detail of the plan will require additional control. If there is no self-confidence, then pay a check and proofreading of your work with a professional. In any case, it will be cheaper and help to avoid mistakes.