Gone are the days when everyone in the summer cottage was engaged in beds and fruit trees, but did not think about the decor. Once upon a time, unpretentious flowers along the fence or a small flower bed were the best decoration of the courtyard. Today the dacha becomes a place country rest, and many hosts hire a landscape designer. But if the hands are in place and there is a little worthwhile ideas do not need large expenditures. original design Do-it-yourself summer cottages are made from improvised materials, which are in abundance in every garage, on mezzanines, balconies or in pantries.
Do-it-yourself cottage decoration
Mill in a country house made of stones
Decorating a flower bed with a tree
The main advantage of homemade country decor in that there is an opportunity to attach everything that it was a pity to throw away. Every thrifty owner of the house in the garage and on the balcony, mezzanine and in the pantry has many years of deposits of all kinds of good, which will soon become an adornment of the landscape.
Do-it-yourself dacha design can be adapted to many items that have served the main period:
- bald car tires;
- plastic bottles, containers and containers;
- ropes, tarpaulin, burlap, camouflage net;
- trimming boards and thin saw cuts of wood;
- unnecessary plastic pipes;
- thick wire, chain-link mesh, metal scraps;
- old shoes and sports equipment;
- plywood boxes and wooden packaging;
- empty barrels and other containers;
- leaky teapots, bowls, pots;
- unnecessary carts and bicycles;
- old plastic and wooden furniture;
- remnants of building materials and polyurethane foam.
First of all, you need to evaluate the "reserves" in order to distribute them for arranging the cottage as needed. Some of the materials will go to the manufacture of fully functional devices.
In any yard, "Moidodyr" (washbasin) in the barbecue or barbecue area and a swing sofa in the shade of the garden under a tarpaulin canopy will be useful. From other old things, make flower stands and planters, all kinds of original garden decorations with your own hands.
The head of a boar from a pile of earth in the country
flower bed decoration
It will take detailed plan plot for competent zoning and marking. Even in a small yard country house or in country garden it is necessary to distribute functional zones that will delimit:
- borders;
- bumpers from plastic bottles;
- hedges;
- decorative masonry;
- original fences.
A well-maintained estate does not require redevelopment, you only need creative design ideas for giving. On the new site, places for a comfortable pastime are being determined:
- hearth for outdoor cooking;
- children's playground with a decorative sandbox;
- gazebos, benches, swings;
- parking under a canopy for cars, motorcycles or bicycles;
- playground for a children's pool;
- decorative beds, flower beds, flower beds and alpine slides.
Working on a country design with your own hands, it is possible to realize old dreams and plans of the whole family. Free areas can be covered with small pebbles, sow lawn grass, undersized border plants and flowers, as in the photo.
Arbor in the country with their own hands
Flower bed in the country
DIY border in the country
garden paths
Arguments about whether paths are needed in the country last until the first downpour. In some regions, the soil is so viscous that you can’t pull your feet out of the mud - it sticks to your shoes in a heavy lump. The only way out is to provide aesthetic paved passages between summer cottages.
Paths from different materials:
- bricks or foam blocks;
- cutting boards and round cuts;
- sea pebbles and wild stone;
- compacted fine gravel and sand;
- homemade paving slabs;
- marble chips and others bulk materials small fractions;
- concrete walkways with mosaic tiles broken glass and ceramic tiles.
The country alley leading to the garden will be functional and attractive in itself, when there are original borders or rows of annual flowers on the sides. But the original idea of \u200b\u200blaying will make it a real decoration of the garden with your own hands from improvised materials.
Decorating the dacha with plants
Flower beds in the country
A paved path can be below ground level or slightly elevated, have a flat or slightly convex surface. Alleys will last for many years if done according to all the rules.
A shallow trench is needed, which is marked and fixed along the rope between the driven pegs. This is the only way to make the track the same width.
The bottom of the trench is compacted with gravel and sand, regardless of the type of paving material.
Next, you need to organize formwork for concrete with filler or sides for large blocks. As decorative sides, low log pegs, rows of glass or plastic bottles of the same size dug upside down are suitable.
Sandbox with flowers
Flowers in pots in the country
Flowerbed of stones in the country
Between the formwork, the compacted trench is filled with a concrete base for recessed finishing materials. Between the tiles of the mosaic path, you need to carefully fill the seams.
Alleys made of bricks, blocks and solid tiles (without joining cement mixture) sprinkled with sand at the seams.
When laying tiles or bricks on sand, use a rubber or wooden mallet to fit and level.
The horizontal is adjusted by the building level.
If the site is in a lowland, be sure to organize drainage, otherwise the alleles during a downpour can turn into gutters. The situation will be saved by a shallow drainage ditch parallel to the garden path, paved with ceramic fragments or filled with cement.
Design ideas for giving will be embodied in the best way if all stages of the construction of the path and its decor are done slowly and efficiently, observing the laying technology. The easiest way is to use ready-made trellis templates for home-made tracks made of cement with filler, as in the photo. The template is rearranged step by step along the prepared trench with a “cushion of sand and gravel, filling in with the base material.
Forms for paving slabs and Eurofence different sizes and molds are available. You can organize a whole production for a summer cottage or start your own business.
Landscaping the border in the country
DIY border in the country
Decorative hedges, fences and borders
According to the technology described in the previous section, decorative bumpers are made to strengthen the levels of a summer cottage under a slope and the walls of a cascading flower bed. The palisade method is also suitable as a decorative hedge.
The edge of the low side can also be used as paths between flower beds and sandboxes. Children love to run along the rows of dug-in "stumps".
Hedges are a great way to save on do-it-yourself zoning of a summer cottage. Suitable shrubs for pruning, ordinary or standard roses in the form of a tree. Undersized border roses are planted between them, you get a two-row flower wall.
The simplest side is made from plastic bottles. Capacities the same color filled with sand, gravel or soil. In a small trench, the bottles are dug up to half and covered with earth or stone chips. They can be empty, but they stay filled with something longer.
Attention! Plastic bottles cannot be filled with water - lenses form under the sun's rays that burn out nearby plants. Even a fire is possible.
DIY flowerbed
Stone castle in the country
Do-it-yourself brazier made of stones in the country house
Floral arches and climbing pergolas
Climbing roses and other climbing flowers are a great way to decorate a homemade country gazebo or arches from improvised materials. Suitable as a base metal rod, corner or channel, which can be assembled into a structure welding machine or bolt on.
Ready-made supports for arches must be securely fixed in the ground. Do-it-yourself dug pits with columns for country decor are well tamped with rubble and sand, after which they are cemented and covered with stone chips. On the top of such a gallery, depending on the climatic features of the region, grapes or fragrant flowers can creep.
In a hot climate, it is better to make a covered gallery. Remains of light-transmitting roofing materials are also suitable. Sheds along decorative paths can only be on the south side, but tilted to give more shade. A wire trellis is stretched between the pillars, where the plants will curl. The most economical way is to grow cucumbers, ornamental beans or pumpkins along the arch.
Flower lovers can decorate the cottage with their own hands from improvised materials in different ways. They make vertical flower beds in holes made of wide plastic pipes, wooden or openwork metal shelves for pots, as in the photo.
Flowerbed of stones in the country
Do-it-yourself cottage decoration
Garden sculptures and decor from improvised means
Do-it-yourself garden design from improvised materials is mainly associated with such materials:
- car tires (bald tires);
- templates from plywood scraps, from which it is easy to make the missing elements for the "smiling characters" of the country decor;
- plastic containers;
- ceramic flower pots;
- unnecessary shoes;
- metal and wooden barrels, etc.
Some homemade garden sculptures are so good that they can compete with real masterpieces. For example, polyurethane foam frogs or plaster swans.
But most of the role models are made from car tires - threaded and inverted. Acrylic paints transform any material to make recognizable characters for country design with their own hands. Depending on the skill and style of decorating the garden and patio, you can choose any idea. This is what swans and parrots look like from rubber, palm trees from plastic bottles.
Making a flower bed with snails with your own hands
Making a cottage with improvised materials
Table and chairs made of stumps in the country
Original flower beds and mini-flower beds
Mini-flower beds with succulents and cacti (other small plants) inside large shells look original. Equally interesting to many will be the idea of using shoes as flower pots or old hats on the wall.
Small containers are suitable for succulents and indoor plants exposed for the summer under open sky. But before you decorate the cottage with your own hands, keep in mind that they will have to be brought into the house during a downpour, hail and gusty winds. original forms and it is better to make flower pots stationary, and insert flower pots for the season or upon arrival at the dacha on weekends.
traditionally broken vehicles used as original DIY garden decorations. Carts and bicycles, large parts of the car body are suitable for a small flower garden. Musical instruments are also suitable. Creative idea - a piano with flowers and a waterfall.
Fountain, artificial pond
A mini-reservoir is an excellent solution for decorating a summer cottage with your own hands. A small tank can be equipped from improvised means:
- old rubber boat;
- a large metal barrel;
- excavator bucket;
- tub;
- cistern cut.
The bottom of a homemade pond is made in small pit, with a packed bed of gravel and sand. From above they are lined with a tarpaulin and a dense film in 2-3 layers, the edges are fixed with stones in the form of bumpers. It remains to fill with water and decorate with pivot plants.
Advice. To maintain the ecological balance, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the water, which is periodically drained or circulated. The fountain needs a pump and a filter. To complete the design of the "lake", add homemade frogs, a swan or a crocodile.
Flower beds in the country with flowers
DIY flower bed in the country
Landscaping with playground
So that children do not get bored in the country, and they do not take time while working in the garden and in the beds, there is a solution - a playground with a sandbox and funny home-made figures.
An important condition is that the place for children's games should be clearly visible from different angles of the summer cottage in order to observe what is happening.
Sandbox sides are easy to build from improvised means:
- log palisade;
- painted boards;
- wide wooden box;
- big tire etc.
In any type of sandbox, children need space to sit and lay out the molds. A country children's corner can be fenced off from neighbors with a fence in the form of pencils or decorated with other home-made decor - paints to help!
If there is enough space, you can build a more interesting sandbox on the site - in the form of a ship, car or tower. Somewhere nearby, you can build a tree house with rope ladders and a slide for descending into the sandbox or a tent camp from old bedspreads. Stretch the ropes between the trees, give them clothespins and cloth, they will gladly build houses for themselves.
Original garden furniture
The fantasy of craftsmen is limitless - from plastic bottles, awning materials and wood waste they make garden furniture on the verge of masterpieces. After trimming the garden and removing dead wood, there is a lot of material left that is easy to attach to make:
- armchairs;
- swing;
- rocking chairs;
- tables and stands.
For comfort, soft seats are made, and natural-shaped material goes to the sidewalls and the frame of the products. It is very convenient to use ready-made pallets or pallets as the basis for a sofa or a corner under a canopy. Puffs and banquettes, tables and chairs are made from plastic bottles. There is time and experience - make a whole sofa for the dacha from plastic bottles, but you will need a lot of containers of the same shape and volume. A cover or cape for a homemade sofa is sewn from old curtains.
More original ideas will be suggested by photos from our gallery.
These 43 landscape photo ideas will allow you to transform the design of your summer cottage with your own hands, making it truly original and unique. Every corner of your space will testify to you as a sensitive and appreciating beauty person.
The walls of the house can be decorated with climbing plants that will find a way to climb vertical lines or wires mounted on holders in the wall.
Recreation corners surrounded by greenery at your dacha will create an atmosphere of bliss and serenity, allow you to enjoy nature and reboot before a new work week.
Paved paths and paths winding through your garden will become convenient way overcome the site without soiling the shoes. It is both convenient and practical. And on a budget, it can be very cheap if you use junk material.
A bird in the country can significantly improve your mood, especially if you plan to live the entire warm season. Get yourself geese, ducks or chickens. Maybe even a little - it will already help you. Plus you will have an eco-friendly homemade egg.
The design of the summer cottage will undoubtedly improve such blotches bright accents. The idea of a table and chairs, with synthetic fabric, will allow you to enjoy the whole season with rich color. In my experience, I will say that synthetics last a long time and do not deteriorate in any way.
And of course, landscape design in the country is impossible without flowers! Flower beds can be broken throughout the site or only in those places that are open to your gaze.
A beautiful idea - Mallows planted along the wall of the house will delight you for a long time.
Also great landscape idea- plant flowers along the fence. It can be both perennials and annuals. In a similar way, you can equip the front garden.
Now in Western countries, some homeowners arrange a semblance of a flowering lawn instead of a lawn, planting seeds of unpretentious annuals directly on the lawn.
It always turns out unexpectedly and brightly! By combining such lawns, you can get an incredible variety of colors and shapes in your summer cottage.
Pay attention to the example of the use of pebbles in the design of the paths. Crushed stone as the basis of the paths is convenient in that it protects well from dirt on the site. An excellent solution for those who have shady places where the soil does not dry out well.
A celebration of color and positivity! Just a nice photo for inspiration. And after all, someone was able to transform the dacha space with their own hands.
The idea of a pergola with a platform for relaxation. The planted area will allow you to relax during the hot hours of the afternoon.
By choosing flowers of a similar color range, you can decorate your flower beds like an artist, creating the overall mood of your space.
Decorating our dacha to our own tastes, we create a bright image that will personify our worldview. Outside the dacha we work, in the dacha we are filled with life.
How nice it is when you come to your possessions, and you are met by such beauty. And right away, from the gate, you do not go to the house, but to communicate with your plants and flowers ...
The idea of a summer gazebo in the corner of a garden with roses. Here you can read a book, and just contemplate, secluded from your family for a while.
The amazing quality of living plants is to transform the space in such a way that even a rickety gate no longer seems ancient, but seems like a pleasant addition to the garden.
An example of a walkway and pergola in the form of an arch with a gate. In a similar way, you can separate part of the garden, creating a logical accent.
An example of the use of small gravel in the design of an alpine hill.
White hydrangea caps, a brick fence and a bench for relaxing.
Shade-tolerant plants can be placed in places where normal vegetation would be stunted and lethargic. Pay attention to the Hosts - I plant them in the deaf shade under the apple trees and they feel great there.
By placing plants around the perimeter of the site, you visually expand the space. This is a regular garden design. Convenient for those who love order and control.
Place a garden bench in front of blooming roses and relax in a cloud of pleasant aromas.
Columnar thuja will allow you to isolate yourself from your neighbors, if the need arises.
The idea of a wooden trellis for climbing plants.
Sometimes meadow herbs are also appropriate in the country, especially if you have a large plot. Outer Territories can be presented here in such a beautiful format.
A nice example of country design is a photo idea for inspiration.
A mysterious path to the garden, which is always in the shade and always keeps cool.
Potted plants may also be present in your garden. Old pots can find their last resting place in the flower beds.
Don't be afraid to leave some elements as they are. Of course, if it is appropriate in your design.
The lopsided fence in this photo is in no way acceptable! This is an example of the carelessness of the owners, and not a good decision ...
But the old bowl with flowers is very pretty! Of course, I would clean it and cover it with patina paint.
Nice bouquet in a wooden tub.
I hope that today's selection of summer cottage design ideas has allowed you to draw some conclusions and outline plans for future ideas.
Do not be afraid to transform your own space with your own hands, even if sometimes unsuccessfully, this is not scary, because this is the only way you can gain living experience.
And even though we have winter ahead, but I will delight you summer ideas. Share them with your friends, stay tuned, get inspiration on the pages of my site.
The original landscape design is conducive to enjoy your holiday in the country. Everyone can beautifully and tastefully ennoble the area around the house: for this, study the examples you like and embody them on your site.
Preparation - what you need to know about your site?
- what kind of terrain - hills, ravines, bumps, it is necessary to correctly pave necessary communications, correct the relief by adding or removing layers of soil;
- what is the composition of the soil in order to select the necessary fertilizer and plants;
- the presence of buildings;
- Availability ground water and the depth of their occurrence, with a close location, consider drainage;
- the presence of streams;
- climate conditions;
- site illumination.
Knowing all these features, use them as much as possible in the project. When creating a landscape, discard massive buildings, build so that they look harmonious with each other. Mask buildings with shrubs and climbing ornamental plants.
Do not build solid high fences, so as not to create the feeling that you are behind a "bar" and a visual reduction in space. At the same time, natural air circulation is still disturbed. An alternative could be a low fence or a chain-link fence, you can plant around the perimeter climbing plants. Do not plant tall trees or plant them on the north side, this will avoid the serious influence of the shade. It is better to choose small fruit trees and plant them in groups.
Zoning of the territory - we distinguish 5 main zones
The plan for arranging a summer cottage begins with the distribution of zones. You can peek at ready-made options, but be sure to add something from yourself. Depending on the size of the object and your preferences, some zones can be included or excluded from the plan:
- living area;
- rest zone;
- zones of buildings for household needs;
- garden area;
- garden area.
First, we determine the share of each zone in the total area of the site. So that you have more space to create beauty, most, about 65 percent, we give under the garden and vegetable garden area. We allocate 20 percent for a residential building, no more than 15 percent for buildings. Further on the diagram we sketch a house, most often it occupies the central zone. Country buildings on the diagram we hide in the back of the yard and mask them with shade-loving green spaces.
We have a bathhouse and a pool near the fence, if they already exist, then we try to disguise them correctly. We allocate the best place on the site to the recreation area and the playground. We give the garden a well-lit, sunny side. Taking into account the legislation of the Russian Federation, during construction and landscape design, it is required to comply with the distance standards:
- the distance from the street to the country house should be 5 meters;
- from a private house to a neighbor's fence - 3 meters;
- the distance between your and your neighbor's house: from stone - 6 meters, from wood - 15 meters, mixed - 10 meters;
- from the fence to: the garden house - 6 meters, to the buildings for animals - 4 meters, to the outbuildings - 1 meter, to the trees - 4 meters;
- from the house to the neighbor's buildings for household needs - 6 meters.
Landscape styles - regular or natural?
In the process of planning a country landscape, you need to decide on its style. There are two main ones: regular and natural. Regular implies the presence of the main axis of the composition, in relation to it they make symmetrical landings. Design in this style is ideal for large areas. The tracks must be laid in a clear shape in the form of a square, rectangle or triangle. The choice depends largely on the shape of the site itself. If all sides of the yard are equal, then the paths are stele in the form of a square. With an elongated shape, a track in the form of a rectangle is more suitable.
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When choosing a natural style, it is better to abandon the paths of straight shapes. In this option, there is more freedom in the placement of landings and decorative elements.
If the site is uneven, then it can be beaten with mini-reliefs created independently, in the form of a pond with a bridge or an alpine slide. An easier option is to create volume using a flower garden with plants of different shapes, colors and heights.
Decoration elements - we place accents
The landscape of the personal plot consists of a combination of decorative elements:
- alpine slide;
- water;
- flowerbed, flower garden;
- garden path;
- lawn;
- artificial lighting.
A modern alpine slide is an imitation of a mountain made of wild stones and plants and looks very interesting in the design of the site. The process of its creation is quite laborious, but it's worth it. Rock gardens are built more often from available materials: sandstone, granite or limestone. We cover the artificially created mountain with earth and decorate with plants, combining them with rock varieties. An additional accent to the rock garden is given by the play of chiaroscuro. To do this, we choose the sunny side of the yard and think over the artificial lighting of the hill.
The pond will perfectly complement the landscape of the garden yard, its size depends on the size of your territory. With a regular style, we choose straight shapes, with a natural one - asymmetrical. The water body needs good care and cleaning. You can launch small fish into the pond, plant aquatic plants, and cover the edges with beautiful stones.
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Country landscape design without flower beds and flower beds is not possible. Beautiful combinations of plants can be the main decoration of the whole project. It is very important to understand the compatibility of plants, the seasonality of their flowering. Experts advise to break flower beds on the sides of the entrance, only asymmetrically. There are several types of landings:
- flower beds - ornamental plants planted in the form of any geometric figure;
- group - flowers are planted in dense groups of several species;
- discounts - with this method, plants in the form of a rectangular strip frame the edges of the lawn, paths, buildings;
- tapeworm - planting one type of plant;
- parterre flower garden - located in front of the entrance to the country yard, this is a combination different types plants with elements of architecture;
- portable (mobile) flower garden - flowers and plants are planted in beautiful vases or pots and displayed in the yard as decoration;
- arenarium - a piece of land is covered with sand, we imitate a desert, then we plant succulent plants there.
With your own hands, you can create an unusual flower garden for a summer residence, using a variety of ideas and objects. Anything you find in your household will do: a barrel, a box, a chair, an old bicycle, wheels, a pot, especially if you paint them in an original way.
Garden paths are a necessary element of country decor, they connect all zones. We make the central alley wider, you can decorate it on the sides with spotlights. The design of the mosaic path will look interesting and unusual. Combine different materials: paving stones, gravel, concrete tiles, natural stone, decorative tiles, pebble.
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The lawn is a soft grassy carpet that anyone can lay on their backyard. There are several types of landscaping:
- 1. Normal - plain grass, medium density.
- 2. Sports - a dense, wear-resistant grass surface that can withstand heavy loads.
- 3. Decorative - not intended for walking on it, it serves as a decor.
Outdoor lighting has two purposes: functional and decorative. In the first option, we illuminate the zones necessary for moving at night. In the second, artificial light is designed to transform the night garden, create a special atmosphere around the house and highlight design accents.
For visual magnification spaces, you can apply small design tricks, focusing on smooth shapes and lines. The path laid between the plantations will visually stretch your site. Artfully crafted in places flower arrangements and decorative elements– also a successful move. Decorating the far corners of the yard with yellow and white flowers will visually push them away.
Examples of arranging the territory - 6 and 10 acres
To begin with, consider the option of arranging a small plot of 6 acres, since it is the most common. It is most advantageous to place the following objects on 600 square meters:
- country house - up to 20 square meters;
- country buildings for household needs - 17 square meters;
- space for a car - 8 square meters (ideally 4x2 meters);
- recreation area with a playground for children - 75 square meters;
- garden - 140 square meters;
- paths and paths - 40 square meters;
- shrubs, trees and flower beds - 300 square meters.
The place for summer residence is small, as it is designed for summer holidays and weekends. Several types of fruit trees should be planted: apple, cherry, plum and pear. And among the shrubs, currants, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries are popular. We hide buildings for household needs behind the house, away from the recreation area. 
Do not erect all the elements of landscape decoration at once in small summer cottages. It will look crumpled and tasteless. Enough for limited spaces beautiful paths, lawn, small terrace and a couple of flower beds.
Now let's study the landscape of a plot of 10 acres, equal to 1000 square meters, and distribute them on the diagram into zones:
- private house with an attic and a terrace - 190 m 2;
- summer kitchen - 40 m 2;
- guest house - 50 m 2;
- bath - 50 m 2;
- garden buildings for household needs - 50 m 2;
- garage with an entrance to it - 30 m 2;
- recreation area, gazebo, playground, place for barbecue and benches - 110 m 2;
- decorative elements (fountain, pond, decorative bridge, stone sculptures) - 90 m 2;
- garden - 150 m 2;
- flower beds - 70 m 2;
- garden - 170 m2.
An example of the arrangement of a territory of 10 acres is presented below in the diagram, where:
- 1. entrance area, paved area in front of the garage, designed for two cars, and free access to the house, with a path to the terrace;
- 2. a single planting of spruce - a symbol of the New Year;
- 3. decorated garden - beautiful, convenient and practical;
- 4. barbecue area;
- 5. rockery, located so that they can be admired from the gazebo, bathhouse, terrace and area with barbecue facilities;
- 6. children's playground, located next to the bathhouse and well viewed from the terrace, away from the road and next to a spacious lawn for games;
- 7. fruit garden, in order to save space, trees are planted along the fence.
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Self-arrangement of a summer cottage is a great way to save money and get a place to relax from the bustle of the city in unity with nature.
, this is not only a neat design of the local area, but also a wonderful opportunity to realize your ideas and dreams. There are many elements and nuances in this design direction. It is not at all necessary to complete special courses, our review will help you create a luxurious landscape design for your summer cottage on your own. You can see photos of the most interesting layouts in the course of our review. So let's hit the road wonderful world landscape design, design ideas and original ideas.
In fact, the concept of landscape design of the site appeared not so long ago, but the origins of this direction date back to ancient times. For the first time, ancient gardens appeared in Persia, Babylon and Ancient Egypt. Various types of flowers were planted in these territories, and reservoirs were covered with nymphs and lotuses. An example of amazing landscape art of the past centuries is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Landscape art was formed in China and Japan. A special oriental style arose there, in which every natural element has a symbolic meaning.
The basic principles and laws of landscape design have been created for more than one century. Currently, the landscape design of a personal plot is an integrated approach to the design of the territory. It is assumed that the space should be in harmony with the internal feelings of the owner and reflect his interests and tastes.
Landscaping is a real art with certain laws, principles and rules.
The building blocks are based on the following:
- planning and design. To get a thoughtful design, it is better to transfer all ideas to paper. This will allow you to divide the entire space into functional zones, as well as correctly plan the systems and;
- an important stage of registration is. This should take into account the shape, color palette and general style garden landscape design.
It is worth noting the basic design principles:
- integrity. Location of identical elements in different areas of the site;
- simplicity. In nature, everything is natural and therefore you should not use complex shapes and too many shades;
- the principle of balance. It can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical;
- design filling. Assumes harmonious combination different cultures;
- smooth transitions. Tall trees are planted in the background, then medium and shortest in front.
In this video you will find different tips site development and landscaping.
Note! Now the trend is the desire for originality and naturalness. A fashionable solution is an alpine slide and a Russian garden, combined with elements of technological progress.
The main styles of landscape design of a summer cottage
Before proceeding with the creation of landscape design at their summer cottage, let's look at popular styles.
Classic landscape design of a summer cottage: photo options
Landscaping in a classic design involves clear geometric lines. The composition is necessarily complemented by eye-catching decor in the form of waterfalls or ponds. For classic design required large space. It is suitable for landscape design of a plot of 15 acres.
The following items are often used:
- reservoirs;
- sculptures;
- furniture sets;
- tracks;
- plants.
Reservoirs are often performed in correctly geometric configurations. They are round, oval and rectangular shapes. Objects must be framed by trees or .
Remarkably fit into this style of terrace, towering above the ground. Sculptures are an indispensable attribute of the classics. Furniture sets are made of forged elements and stone products.
landscape style
Landscape or English style is especially popular. The main feature of the design is the smoothness of the tracks and the use of natural materials for decoration. Asymmetry and calm colors can be used. The site should not have sharp corners and clear lines.
When creating alpine slides, the following rules apply:
- symmetry is not applied;
- imitation of a real mountain landscape;
- stones of different shapes, textures and sizes are used.
Alpine slide must have overall dimensions. It is not recommended to stir it against the wall or. Elements such as uneven reliefs, wild flowers and ponds of irregular configurations are used.
In the photo below you can see what the landscape design looks like. landscape garden:
Landscape design can complement a beautiful gazebo
Country style design and photo examples
Rural country style was first used in Europe. The following design features are worth noting:
- yellow sunflowers are sure to be present on the site, orange pumpkins, tomatoes and flowering fruit trees;
- small architectural forms are made of wood;
- wicker hedges, winding paths and supports for climbing crops will fit perfectly into the design;
- various antiques are used - watering cans, cart wheels and low fences made of poles;
- flowers, shrubs and trees are planted without any clear planning. It is important to create a sense of carelessness;
- will fit into the exterior of a log house, a garden bridge or a fence with a small palisade.
Rustic landscaping is especially suitable for small plot.
Oriental style and features of its application
The eastern direction is suitable for landscape design of a plot of 4 ÷ 6 acres. Flower beds with bright vegetation, domed fountains and fountains with all kinds of mosaic patterns are used as the main elements of decor. For oriental exteriors required.
When making this style it is not necessary to use expensive materials. beautiful elements can be done from improvised means. For example, a mosaic ornament can be made from the remains of ceramic.
Asian style for a simple plot
Asian gardens have a history of more than one millennium. Mostly it is about Chinese and Japanese design.
Main difference Japanese garden- brevity. A small area is enough for decoration. In this case, one tree and many stones can be used. The design necessarily includes water, plants, architectural elements and stones.
An important element of the garden is bonsai or dwarf trees, which are grown using a special technology. The patio can be decorated with accents Japanese culture- screens, decor made of stones and trees and lanterns. Asian landscaping is ideal for landscape design of a small plot of 4 acres.
The Chinese garden is based on the traditions of Feng Shui. The layout is carried out taking into account the harmonious ratio of Yin and Yang. The landscape is complemented by magnificent elements of Chinese culture: interesting architectural forms and original lanterns.
Exotic in the country
The exotic direction allows you to use the most extraordinary ideas. Interesting compositions can be made from different materials. It may or may not be a stone. Exotic plants and small ponds are also used. Such landscape design is recommended for a summer cottage from 10 to 20 acres. However, it may have an irregular shape.
Many plants are used for decoration, bright color palette and . From the trees you can choose plum, Tatar maple and cherry. The design can be supplemented with honeysuckle, barberry and Japanese quince.
Bamboo or barberry is used as screens and hedges. On the terrace you can put cacti or dracaena. A hammock or can be used as garden furniture.
Free style
Free style allows you to realize the most incredible creative ideas. The main elements include large trees, climbing crops and all kinds of flowers. You can mix several styles at once.
This video shows the most popular styles:
Stages of planning the landscape design of a country house and plot
Planning landscape design near the house can be done with your own hands. Existing types layouts can be seen in the photo.
Planning has the following options:
- geometric planning allows you to divide the site into territories;
- landscape used for registration of plots;
- mixed variety planning suitable for different areas.
layout
You can make a blueprint yourself. To do this, follow these steps:
- draw the contours of the territory on a sheet;
- mark all natural reservoirs and terrain irregularities;
- mark all buildings outside the perimeter. This must be done to maintain all the necessary distances;
- define all areas of illumination;
- note the prevailing wind direction and the location of the cardinal points.
The table shows the main layout options:
| Kinds | Peculiarities |
| Rectangular layout | Landscaping of a rectangular plot is especially popular. It allows you to perform convenient zoning and is suitable for creating geometric designs. |
| Round | This design is created from a rectangular version with the help of lawns, green spaces and flower beds. Straight forms are masked by decorative elements. |
| Diagonal layout | It is a layout of diagonal parallels. The diagonal option allows you to visually enlarge the boundaries of the territory. |
| Free layout | The natural terrain is applied, which is decorated with various design elements. At the same time, it is important to organically place accents. |
Creating a design first involves designing and landscaping.
Zoning
Properly executed zoning will help to make a large area more comfortable or visually enlarge a small area. The division into functional zones is carried out both for the design of a plot of 15 acres and 4 acres. You can see interesting photos and projects on our website.
The territory can be divided into the following zones:
- garden area;
- rest zone;
- dining area;
- sports area.
The site divided into separate areas should look like a single whole. One zone should smoothly transition into another.
Lighting device
An important component of the exterior is lighting. It performs many functions. Properly placed light is able to emphasize all the advantages of the site and mask the shortcomings.
Use lighting to decorate your summer cottage with your own hands. You can see the best ideas in the photo. Landscape lighting performs the following tasks:
- lighting functional areas and sites. Illumination is necessary for a terrace, gazebo, garage or pool;
- protection from strangers on the site. Light fixtures in every corner deter intruders;
- territory decoration. Lighting is used, shrubs, ponds and a variety of architectural forms.
Arrangement of paths and platforms
An important design element is the garden path. Tracks are applied depending on the specific style different sizes, forms and materials. The central tracks should be more solid. The mosaic decor looks great.
For garden paths, the following material is used:
- gravel;
- a natural stone;
- pebbles;
- cover from ;
- paving stones
Platforms and paths should be combined with the main exterior style.
Note! To prevent the paths from becoming overgrown with weeds, it is recommended to lay a film under the backfill. And so that weeds do not penetrate into the gaps between the tiles, they are planted with lawn grass and moss.
Registration of a summer cottage: the main methods of gardening
An important stage in the arrangement of a summer cottage is landscaping. In this case, different methods for registration are used.
Lawns
If you plan to place a cascade or fountain in the water, then the reservoir should be placed close to the source of electricity.
Swimming pool
With the right approach, the pool can become not only a place of relaxation, but also a magnificent decoration.
As a basis, you can take the finished bowl. This will facilitate the work on the arrangement of the water structure.
The design of the area with the pool deserves special attention. It should complement the main design of the territory. For decoration, multi-colored stones, picturesque rocks or colorful plants. When creating a landscape design for 12 acres, you can install not only a pool, but also add a waterfall.
Pond
A pond is one of the simplest water structures. It is suitable for almost any area. The pond is decorated with natural materials and a variety of plants.
A small pond can become part of the landscape composition. Its purpose is to decorate the garden. A decorative pond is made out with the help of fountains, lights and bridges.
Do-it-yourself garden structures in the landscape design of a summer cottage
The brazier cannot be placed next to perennial plants or near households. If a canopy is used, then you need to consider a hole for the chimney.
gazebos
For the construction of a gazebo, you should choose the most picturesque place of the summer cottage. Well, if there is a reservoir nearby. The building should be placed on a hill.
Pergolas can be of different configurations - polygonal, with or without a roof. And also made of wood, forged elements, bamboo and other materials. The patio, which is arranged in the area adjacent to the house, is popular. Such a structure is made of stone, tile, wood or concrete.
You can decorate a recreation area with the help of weaving crops. A barbecue can be placed next to the gazebo.
Landscaping of a personal plot or a private courtyard is not just the ability to transform the area around the house, it is a real art of creating beauty and harmony of your “I” with the surrounding nature. Only at first glance, everything is simple - I planted several fruitful trees on the site, a couple of bushes near the entrance, broke a flower bed and covered the rest of the space with a lawn. But what to do if such a scenario does not meet your requirements of the aesthetic side of the issue. If in your dreams you saw a well-groomed summer cottage or a small backyard where you can relax in a hammock in the fresh air or dine with the whole family in a cozy gazebo, or maybe read a book near a small pond?
How to equip the territory near a country house or private household, so that the owners would be pleased to look at the fruits of their labors, and there would be something to surprise guests with? We hope that our selection interesting projects landscape design, created for sites of various sizes and shapes, territorial location and practical purpose, will help you be inspired to "garden" exploits on your own site.
We plan the design of the territory near the house
After a dusty and noisy city, it is so nice to plunge into an oasis of greenery and freshness, which is located in your own backyard of a private household, or go to the country house on the weekend and plunge into the world of incredible closeness to nature. But in any case, it will be necessary to work hard to create not only a green, flowering space, but also practical place for rest with the whole family and in the company of friends and acquaintances.
Before you start planning landscape design on your territory, you will have to work on paper or in a special planner program:
- mark the exact size and shape of the site;
- mark on the plan already existing buildings(house, garage, etc.);
- mark the buildings that you would like to build (put absolutely everything on the plan - from a doghouse to a gazebo), even if it seems that the building is small and there is always a place for it, it is better to take everything into account at once, there is always not enough space, no matter how much it is It was;
- divide the entire plot into segments - squares, in each of which one or another design element will be located (this way it will be easier for you to evenly distribute all the landscape elements, especially if the plot is large);
- check all perennials that are already growing on the site and plan to plant new ones (remember the distance between trees and relative to buildings and structures);
- mark the location on the plan engineering systems(irrigation and water supply of ponds, fountains and cascades, lighting), perhaps at this stage you will need expert advice.
Next, you need to carry out "reconnaissance on the ground" - to find out the features of the soil and the flow groundwater(if any), identify places of stagnant water and drain if necessary. You also need to decide on the level of hilliness of the site and find out if you want to level the soil or leave the pristine landscape of the private area.
Choosing a color palette for landscape design
A skillfully chosen color palette of landscape design can transform and make unique even the simplest and low-budget project. But for such a harmonious appearance of your summer cottage or garden plot, you need to take into account color scheme elements that can be conditionally divided into the following groups:
Elements of the natural landscape. These are shrubs, trees and other plants, mounds and stones, ponds and paths that were created by nature itself. Whatever you decide to leave out to make your landscaping more natural will influence the color palette of the area. It is important to consider that natural shades will change depending on the time of year and the climate of your location.
Architecture items. This is, first of all, the main building of the house and extensions to it - a garage, a veranda, a terrace, a bathhouse, a greenhouse. As well as bridges, gazebos, sheds and other buildings. The facade of the building and the elements of all buildings should be in a harmonious color combination. This does not mean that it is necessary to paint all buildings in one color. Perhaps some building on your site is destined to become an accent spot, stand out from the general background and take on the role of a focal point. But most often it is the house that becomes the focal point, around which the whole concept of decorating the adjacent territory is built.
Objects of social and decorative landscape. This group includes all plantings, reservoirs, rock gardens and flower beds that were created by the hands of the designer or the owners of the site. In this case, the possibilities of manipulation with shades and halftones are endless, with the help of flowering plants you can create a unique colorful "carpet" of plantations that will change the entire warm season (usually from April to October in our country). Finally, entire avenues of evergreens can be used to ensure consistent color dominance in your yard or backyard.
Other design elements of the site. These include garden paths and platforms, decks and platforms, sculptures, hammocks and swings. All these elements leave their mark on the overall range of the territory near your summer cottage or private home. In matters of creating a certain mood in landscape design, it is the color palette that plays a key role. With the help of color combinations, you can mask the imperfections of the territory, visually enlarge the space or give it certain form without resorting to drastic action.
Recreation area with barbecue or hearth
Most of our compatriots who have become happy owners of a summer cottage or who have decided to improve the courtyard of a private household decide, first of all, to organize a place for barbecue and barbecue. For some, it is enough to build a brazier and put a couple of garden chairs, for others, a capital canopy with a dining group near the outdoor stove and a soft area made up of garden chairs and sofas are needed. How many owners of private houses - so many opinions. But we are sure that from the proposed options for organizing a place for relaxing cooking on fire, you can find an inspiring project.
Barbecue equipment can be installed under a canopy on a wooden deck. But for a brazier or a Russian stove it is necessary separate plot, preferably on a platform paved with stone or clinker brick. For the convenience of the process of cooking on fire next to the barbecue, it is better to place a couple of chairs and a small table. The choice of material for garden furniture is now great - plastic, wood, rattan, metal and their combinations. Plastic furniture is the cheapest. But also practical. Wicker products made of natural rattan look very respectable and even festive, but their price is high. Start from your financial opportunities and the planned frequency of use of furniture for outdoor gatherings.
Even in a small yard, you can compactly, but at the same time safely place the necessary attributes for cooking on fire. It would be most logical to place a small lunch group so that you can dine outdoors, tasting freshly prepared dishes.
If we talk about an open focus, then, as a rule, it is performed round shape. Again, the circle becomes the logical design of the recreation area near it. The harmonious and compact form of the recreation area not only fulfills the functionality assigned to it, but is also able to decorate any backyard or private courtyard.
The capital structure of a garden kitchen under a canopy and an outdoor fireplace adjoining it requires a lot of effort and financial investment. But the cost of such a project is quickly amortized, given how often everyone wants to cook and eat outdoors.
Outdoor Dining
A wonderful opportunity to dine with the whole family on the street or arrange an open-air dinner party should not be missed. Moreover, this does not require so much effort. Of course, it will be necessary to purchase a dining group for the street (choose light but durable options for tables, chairs or armchairs, it is better to take folding or easily assembled one into one if placed vertically). It will be easier for you if your dining area is mobile enough, because for the winter or just in bad weather you will need to remove the furniture under a canopy or bring it into the room.
It is better to install a table and chairs for outdoor dining on a stone-paved or any other tile area. This way you can provide sufficient stability for the furniture and at the same time prevent metal garden furniture, for example, from sinking into the ground.
If you choose a table with a hole for installing an umbrella (there are enough such models among garden furniture), you can provide your family with the opportunity to eat outside on a hot sunny day.
Also, an umbrella for protection from the sun can be installed, if necessary, next to the outdoor dining table. But remember about the weighting agents for the stability of the structure during the wind.
The canopy looks incredibly beautiful, the frame of which is made of wood, and climbing plants play the role of an awning. Any food at such a table will be tastier from the romantic and pleasant atmosphere created by man together with nature.
Garden paths and lawns
It is the combination of garden paths with a lawn (if there is one on your site) that forms the pattern of landscape design. Paths not only provide free movement around the territory of your yard or garden plot, but also form certain segments of the landscape.
Someone likes a clear geometry in the location of the paths, for others it is more pleasant to look and walk along the winding stone paths that go around certain objects of landscape design of the site. Paths can be paved with different material- paving stones, stone, clinker or ordinary brick, fine gravel and decorative gravel. Tracks from combined material. For example, you place large stone slabs along the way. garden path, and fill the space around it with fine gravel.
Another way to make original, but at the same time incredibly functional paths is to fill the space around concrete slabs. small pebbles. Against the backdrop of a green, perfectly trimmed lawn, such paths look amazing, create an orderly and harmonious environment in the local area.
Currently, it is easy to purchase a ready-made lawn for your site, it will be brought in rolls and spread on your territory with an individual fit to the curves of its shape. But you can act "the old fashioned way" and sow a cleared area for a lawn, wait for seedlings and cut it, depending on your preferences. But in this case, it is important to say right away that no one can achieve the ideal seedling density the first time, you have to sow the grass in bald spots and track the new growth. In any case, you will need timely watering of the lawn (think over the irrigation system in advance) and regular mowing (lawn mowers can also be rented, but purchasing a garden unit is more rational and profitable).
When no borders are visible between the lawn and extensive plantings in the flower beds, an incredibly harmonious and natural atmosphere is created in the yard or on the site. In a festive green attire, your yard will delight the eye, and give the owners the opportunity to take a break from the concrete and glass structures of the big city.
Artificial reservoirs as an element of landscape design
To make the atmosphere of your summer cottage or a small courtyard more harmonious, use water in any of its manifestations. Pools, small ponds or just bowls of water that flows continuously - perfect option to create a calming and relaxing environment.
Not a single oriental landscape design is complete without the use of a natural or artificial reservoir, and Asians know a lot about creating a peaceful and balanced atmosphere.
What could be better than having the opportunity to plunge into the cool waters of the pool located on the adjacent territory on a hot summer day? Of course, to organize a pool on your site, it will be necessary to involve specialists and even heavy construction equipment. But all costs (time, effort, energy and financial resources) will pay off with the incredible opportunity to own your own mini-reservoir in your garden or in the courtyard of a private house.
A place to relax on a site with a soft zone
Having the opportunity to relax in the bosom of nature, I would like to do it with maximum comfort - in the shade of trees or an awning, on soft sofas or chairs. You can equip such a platform both on a wooden deck or platform, and on a platform paved with stone or concrete.
If we talk about upholstered furniture for outdoor use, then it is more practical to use rattan or any other wicker furniture with removable upholstered seats and backs. Usually, the textiles of the upholstery of such pillows are easy to clean with a damp sponge, or the covers are removable and washable in a washing machine.
How to furnish a small yard or a small backyard
If you are very limited in the area of \u200b\u200bthe site, then it will be necessary, first of all, to prioritize and decide what is most important for you - to be able to relax in the shade of trees, dine with the whole family in the open air, or equip a barbecue and barbecue area. Or maybe you need a place for a playground or the possibility of walking a pet?
No matter how you distribute the segments of outdoor recreation that are important for you, you cannot do without fencing your territory. To brighten up appearance boring fence, plant climbing plants or low trees near it, which will create a natural atmosphere. In such an environment, you can at least for a while forget about the noisy city outside your backyard.
And what if your backyard is just a piece of land that you have converted into wood flooring? Or you don’t even have a backyard, but there is free space on the roof. There is a way out of any situation. The following few images of design projects for arranging such mini-segments for outdoor recreation are proof of this.
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