A person who does not design professionally can easily create his own little oasis around the house. However, as in any science, in landscape design, there are several rules that must be adhered to in order to achieve the desired result.

Withstand the style

Many owners of suburban areas neglect the choice of style and fill the territory of the site with sculptural compositions and plants of various styles. The resulting chaotic composition, as a rule, hurts the eye. In order not to repeat the mistakes of unlucky homeowners, you need to choose for yourself a single style of site design and stick to it.

Harmonious composition

When choosing design elements for a site, remember that they must all be harmoniously coordinated with each other. For example, a large fountain in a small flower bed will look ridiculous and repulsive rather than beautiful. Also remember about the compatibility of the materials used, their texture and color.

Laconic design

An annoying jumble of various sculptures, plants, architectural forms has long ceased to be popular. Even if each object of the composition individually can be a real work of art, in combination with a dozen other catchy designs, it will lose its charm. Conciseness and simplicity are in fashion now, implying a combination of a small number of objects that ideally complement each other.

Style selection

As already mentioned, one of the main rules of landscape design is compliance with a single style. To make your choice, consider several options and choose the one that suits your home design and, of course, will suit your taste.

Classic style

The classic design of a suburban area implies the presence of a house on the site, made in a classic style, and the reign of ideal geometric shapes and symmetry around it.

Classic style elements:

• a regular, round-shaped reservoir (with or without a fountain);
• solemnly performed main entrance;
• shrubs in the form of geometric shapes and an evenly trimmed lawn;
• massive benches, arches, columns, gazebos, flowerpots;
• plants - blue spruce, roses, grapes, begonias, lilacs, rose hips, honeysuckle, jasmine.

Country style

Rustic design is the exact opposite of the classic. This style is characterized by a light, sweet negligence and lack of regular geometric shapes. Flowers are randomly planted, flower beds are full of a combination of various colors, becoming like a bright kaleidoscope. Paths, as a rule, are paved with discontinuous tiles of unequal shape, lawns are deliberately carelessly mowed.

English (landscape) style

The beauty of the English style lies in the preservation of a well-groomed yet natural environment.

Style elements:

• arches and gazebos with twisting roses and vines;
• irregularly shaped reservoirs;
• winding paths, alternating hills with flat areas;
• hedge;
• the predominance of low shrubs and trees on the territory;
• a flower bed with scarlet sage, begonia, Indian cannabis and summer cypress;
• large flowering shrubs at the entrance to the house.

Provencal garden

The French style is graceful and light and can be recreated in a small area. The main thing is to capture the romance of the style and get rid of clear, straight lines.

The elements Provencal style:

• gazebo made of wood or natural stone;
• gravel or stone ornate paths;
• flowers in round beds or in boxes, flowerpots;
• vines or ivy on a gazebo, fences;
• fruit trees with palmettes (with a fan-shaped crown) next to light-colored stone walls.

Japanese style

This is the perfect landscape design for a country house, if its territory is not too large. The main element is a reservoir with a bridge, islets, decorative stones and lamps. Among the plants are dominated by juniper, rhododendron, bonsai, which look great among moss, stones and water. The peculiarity of the Japanese garden is minimalism, symbolism (emphasized by elements of a round shape) and serenity.

Modern style

This landscape design of a suburban area denies carelessness and lightness, is distinguished by thoughtfulness and bold lines.

Elements of Art Nouveau style:

1. Perfectly trimmed lawn.
2. Neat geometry of the site, giving preference to arcuate, round lines.
3. Mandatory presence of a fountain or artificial pond.
4. The use of mainly natural materials, possibly in combination with metal.
5. Bright flowers (for example, irises), trees and shrubs of irregular shapes.
6. The presence of a terrace and various kinds of retaining walls is possible.

Country style

Country is an exaggerated country style. Landscape design a country house of this type, if done correctly, looks amazingly simple and romantic.

Country style elements:

1. Light sloppiness of paths made of tiles and natural stone.
2. Chaotic arrangement of shrubs, trees and flowers.
3. Fruit trees, great amount greenery teeming with colors, bright flower beds and beds with sunflowers, tomatoes, strawberries, blooming pumpkin.
4. Outdated kitchen and garden utensils as decorative elements.
5. A pond with a bridge and a wooden gazebo nearby.

Chinese style

This style recalls the connection between nature and man, its peculiarity is the thoughtful arrangement of each element in accordance with the rules of Feng Shui. In a Chinese garden, there is always a key element that attracts the most attention, and the rest of the elements are arranged according to the Yin-Yang principle (the principle of contrast): for example, a combination of stone and water, shadow and light. Typically, the site also contains traditional Chinese buildings.

Hi-tech style

The landscape design of a country house in this style is suitable for those who do not like to deal with flowers and beds for a long time.

High-tech style elements:

• general orderliness, straight lines, clear geometrization;
• dull flowers and plants: hosts, ferns and the like;
• clear forms of plants;
• mainly artificial materials in decoration: plastic, glass, concrete;
• a large number of original lamps.

Below in the article you can see different styles design of the landscape of a country house in the photo.

Track decoration

Garden paths form and define the landscape of the site, give it a certain character. To decorate the paths, you can use gravel, concrete, decorative tiles, stone, paving stones. You can combine materials: for example, slabs can occupy the middle of a walkway, and around them there is a gravel area.
The optimal width of a garden path is 1-1.5 meters, so that two people can freely disperse on it. For practical purposes, there should be a slight incline on both sides of the walkway so that rainwater did not gather in puddles, but flowed onto the grass.

Flowers and greenery

There can be a great variety of solutions for filling and decorating a site. Let's consider the most common ones:

Lawn

This is the classic solution that most people choose to design the landscape of a country house. The lawn can be garden (ordinary), parterre, non-grass. With the right choice of type and careful care, the lawn will bring harmony and atmosphere to your site.

Flower garden

Choosing the shape and style of a flower garden is not as easy as it seems at first glance, but the result is definitely worth the effort. Remember that a modest house on the site will ideally be complemented by luxurious flower beds, and it is better to choose a laconic flower garden for a lush structure.

Flower garden shapes:

1. Mixborder is the most popular type of flower garden, in which flowers, shrubs and maybe even small trees are harmoniously combined. This type of flower garden allows you to choose different types of plants and any shape of the flower bed, which can "flow" around the paths and structures. The combination of contrasting colors and sizes looks spectacular (tall plants are located either in the center or along the edges of the flower garden).
2. A rabatka is a ribbon of flowers that match each other in color and size. The rabatka is usually planted along paths, lawns, it can be one-sided or two-sided (for example, it grows on both sides of the alley).
3. A vertical flower bed is an excellent solution for a flower garden in a small area. Flowers are planted in a multi-tiered container, filled with flowering, climbing fruit-bearing plants, herbs or herbs.

Green spaces

Another option for landscaping the site is planting shrubs and non-fertile decorative trees... For example, a boxwood with a curly haircut can give your site a completely unusual look. Vines can also be planted along the walls of the site's buildings.

Alpine slide

Alpine slide is a special landscape composition, which represents hills with flowers, shrubs and other decorative elements. The first layer of the hill is broken brick or gravel, which is covered with a mound of earth in the form of a mound. After the earth has settled, stones are installed, then elements of medium and small size. The best plants for a slide - sedum, edelweiss, saxifrage, lumbago. A properly designed alpine slide looks incredibly impressive.

Trees

If the size of the site allows you not to be limited only to ornamental trees, feel free to plant trees such as white acacia or horse chestnut: they are a great addition to any design. Rowan and bird cherry will give the site a coziness, and euonymus - originality.

Different types of examples of landscaping, as well as the design of the site of a country house - you can see the photo in our photo gallery.

Bodies of water

When choosing the type of reservoir that can become the highlight of your garden, proceed from your preferences, the style of the site and the purpose that the reservoir should meet. It can have an exclusively aesthetic role, but it can also be practical: for example, water from a reservoir can be used to irrigate a site.

Pond options:

• fountains;
• ponds;
• pool;
• waterfalls and cascades;
• circulating rivers;
• water mills.

Landscape design of a country house, photo examples using reservoirs, see below.

Fence selection

The fence that delimits your site from the adjacent one should stylistically match the house and garden. Choose your material carefully - brick, wood, stone, metal, hedges - and remember to match. You can decorate the fence with climbing vines and vines. Fences within the plot can be used to separate different areas (eg vegetable garden, garden, recreation area). Any material will do, the only requirement is compliance with the general style of the site.

Recreation area arrangement

The recreation area can be the sites of the different sizes, form and purpose.

Alcove

The simplest, unpretentious version of the recreation area and at the same time, very functional. In the gazebo, you can sit alone, enjoying a book over a cup of coffee, you can meet friends and spend time playing exciting games and conversations. The gazebo can be made of wood, metal, brick and stone, it can be open or glazed, round, square or polyhedron - whatever the owner wishes. The most important requirement to the gazebo, as to any element of landscape design - compliance with the design of the territory.

Patio

A patio is a small patio that usually looks like a terrace or open veranda. The patio area is chosen on a flat, sunny place in a picturesque corner of the garden, covered with tiles, wood or clinker bricks and equipped at your discretion. There are usually benches or sofas in the patio for seating, street lighting, a small table, flowerpots, can also be an outdoor fireplace.

Place for cooking

Many backyard owners want a barbecue or barbecue area in their backyard. The options for organizing a place for cooking on a fire depend on the method of preparation. Can choose:

• B-B-Q;
• barbecue;
• Russian stove;
• open hearth;
• fireplace with garden kitchen.

A separate safe area is required for the Russian stove and barbecue, while a shed on a wooden deck is enough for a barbecue. Dinner Zone with an open hearth will decorate any courtyard, and a kitchen with a fireplace, although a very costly project, makes it possible to constantly enjoy cooking and eating at fresh air.

An additional simple option is to place the dining room in the open air (you can make a special area with a canopy, long table, sofas, or just set up a small table with several chairs) to cook in the house and eat outside in a picturesque corner.

Decorative elements

Decorative figures on the suburban area have long ceased to be limited to garden gnomes. There is a huge variety of garden décor elements to be chosen according to your preferences and the overall composition of the site. The most interesting options:

Sculptures

Sculptures vary in shape, size and subject matter. It can be an animal or a fairy-tale character peeping out of the shadow of foliage - the story of this creature can be invented and told to guests. Sculpture can also be an avant-garde design composition that will become the highlight of your garden.

Flowerpots

Flowerpots are an increasingly popular alternative to flower beds. Plants in a flowerpot are easier to care for, and such a composition looks no less impressive.

Lighting

Decorative lighting is an ingenious way to diversify your garden design. The most advantageous is the combination of lamps of different heights. Light contrasts can emphasize the beauty of any element of landscape design, make the garden mysterious or romantic. White (yellow) backlighting focuses on the naturalness of nature, while colored backlighting creates unique visual effects.

Stones

Do not rush to get rid of stones removed from the ground. Small, smooth, possibly colored stones can be placed, for example, between a flower bed and a path, and large stones can be used to simulate an oriental style rock garden.

Decorative elements in the landscape design of a suburban area in the photo can be viewed further.

Design options for plots of different sizes

Different ideas can be implemented in areas of different sizes.

Plot of 6 ares

A low fence and winding paths will allow you to give a feeling of spaciousness to a small area. The best design option for a small area is the geometric style, which was often found in Soviet dachas: it makes the most of the space. In the northern part of the site, you can arrange a greenhouse, technical buildings. There may also be a row of trees that will shelter from the unpleasant wind and help organize the space of the site. Make sure that the house in a small area does not cast a shadow on light-loving plants. The decor can be used vertical gardening, which will be the original and most optimal option for decorating a small area.

Plot of 10 ares

Trees and a shed on the site bigger size they are still located in the northern part, but there is much more room for decorating the remaining space. On such a site, you can plant a lawn, fairly large flower beds or undergrowth (low grasses and shrubs that do not need a lot of light: bells, fern, chamomile). You can install a gazebo or even a sauna - all buildings will perfectly fit into the surrounding design if they are entwined with neat vines. The size of such a plot also allows you to equip more complex compositions: a Japanese garden with a gazebo and an artificial stream or a "corner of the wild" with forest trees.

Plot of 12 ares

A garden of this size offers tremendous opportunities to express your imagination. In addition to residential buildings, you can install a pond with a waterfall on it, and the soil that is extracted for equipping the reservoir can easily turn into a base for an alpine slide. The main path of the garden can branch into small paths and go to distant corners. On a large plot, you can create a safe play area for children or equip a patio for relaxation.

Photo gallery

In our gallery you will find 19 more great ideas how to make a landscape design of a country house.

The territory of the suburban area offers wide open space for implementation creative ideas, therefore, you need to study the rules with which you can competently create a stylish landscape design on your territory.

Peculiarities

The landscape design of a summer cottage is a complex of works on the improvement of household estates. This area should fully reflect your taste preferences and interests, so you should approach the choice of the environment wisely.

Any type of landscape design, even if it is done by hand, should begin with drawing up detailed plan... If you turn to professionals, they will be able to offer you many original ideas. However, you must remember that landscape design is whole system measures by which your site should acquire a uniform style where all buildings and vegetation are combined.

It is important to remember the following features so that the arrangement of the territory looks competent and rational:

• when creating a project, you should build on the climatic features of the area. Some exotic plants will not be able to survive in the weather conditions in your region, so choose the right varieties;
• the type of relief is important for the choice of the project, since in each area different activities should be carried out, which consist in the location of buildings, the location of the garden and vegetable garden, and others functional areas;

• the location on the cardinal points affects the layout of the design. This factor should be taken into account when choosing a place for a garden, trees, vegetable garden and summer cottages;
• so that your site amazes other people and pleases the whole family, you should take care of the decor. For example, you can decorate your homestead with natural stone. Create a mosaic of it for garden paths and the area will noticeably change. Also, this material is actively used as a design for water structures;
• Proper lighting plays an important role in design. With the help of modern LEDs, you can get an unusual light effect for individual elements or the whole cottage as a whole.

Actual styles

Many owners summer cottages want to make their homestead unusual and special. There are many styles that you can use to express your emotions and transform the countryside. Having studied the features of each design, you can choose the most the best option, which will emphasize your taste and the atmosphere of summer cottage life.

Classic

This design is called regular and is often chosen by lovers of traditional solutions. This style is characterized by strict lines, weakly expressed symmetry of compositions along with competent forms. If you choose such an interior, you will need to monitor the site well and regularly take care of the territory... Everyone will be able to create a landscape design in a similar direction.

For furnishings, be sure need to mark the center... It can be a living space, beautiful fountain or sculpture. The construction of the composition begins from this object. Arrange symmetrical paths around the key link, beautifully trimmed shrubs, a lawn, decorative fences or attractive flower beds.

Through fountains and sculptures, you can smooth out the severity of the setting, giving it peace and a sense of unity with nature.

Landscape

In this design, there is the main rule - the invisibility of the man-made creation of the environment. All components must be located natural and free. From the outside it should seem that everything was created by nature, and not by man. Irregularities in the relief, reservoirs with irregular shapes, wild vegetation are approved.

The style is chosen by romantic personalities and fans of the natural landscape. For the arrangement of such a territory, large financial costs will not be required and constant care... Natural beauty is the main principle in creating a landscape style with your own hands.

Rustic

Country style has cheerful notes, unpretentiousness and naturalness. You can use bright colors in it. Another name for this design is "Russian estate". He attracts many people with his simplicity and casual furnishings. For the arrangement of the territory, you can use unpretentious varieties of plants, compositions in a rustic style.

Use wooden wheels as a decoration, flower beds in the form wooden barrels and other components made from natural materials.

This style is suitable for a homestead of any size, but it is best to equip it in small areas.

English

The English style is characterized by small mounds on which the lawn grows, bodies of water with natural forms and winding paths. All shrubs should be trimmed beautifully and the garden should be decorated with beautiful flowers. Asters, dahlias, daisies look beautiful in design.

The recreation areas should be located in the depths of the garden. Deciduous tree varieties need to be planted around it, which will hide a place to relax from prying eyes.

Provence

Provence is associated with lightness and expressiveness. You can always recognize it by its numerous decorative elements. A cozy atmosphere will be created by garden figures, flower beds, beautifully designed garden paths.

The main element of this style is the aromatic herbs, which are reminiscent of the atmosphere of a vacation in the south of France.

Japanese

Calm and harmony are combined in Japanese design. Only simple and symbolic objects are present here. A plot designed in this style will help you escape from the daily hustle and bustle and give you time to think about eternity.

For decoration, you can use stone bridges, trimmed shrubs with clear outlines and processed boulders. This style is the most suitable for a small estate with an area of ​​6-8 acres.

Oriental

If you have purchased a small family estate, pay attention to this type of landscape design. The arrangement will require a lot of sunlight. As a decoration, use paths, water structures with mosaic patterns, bright flower beds, dome-shaped roofs and arrow-shaped windows for decorating gazebos. Mirrors and bright components must be present on the territory.

You can create such an interior from scrap materials. For mosaics, use remnants of tiles and unnecessary mirrors, and with the golden color you will give the elements an expensive look.

Exotic

This setting will suit travelers, lovers of unusual combinations. The landscape should contain exotic types of plants, which are located in tiers throughout the territory. All compositions must be made from natural raw materials: stone, dark varieties of trees.

Small streams and ponds will give the environment a natural feeling.

Alpine

The Alpine style is popular when arranging summer cottages. It will be acceptable for territories of different sizes. The design will amaze your guests with mountain drops that will remind you of beauty and pristine nature.

As a central link, use a residential house, which will be located on a hill, rockeries and rock gardens. Each decorative composition should contain natural stones. This rule also applies to alpine slides, artificial reservoirs, streams, flower beds. As a finishing material, you can use granite, slate or gravel. The design looks beautiful with a cascading arrangement of flower beds with ponds, dry streams and stone gardens.

Free

The name itself speaks of its mood. You can mix several styles in such a design, observing the main condition: the atmosphere should be harmonious and calm. Plant large trees, climbing vegetation, and lots of flowers in your area.

You can combine the regular style with the landscape style by arranging the area with an alpine slide and diluting the atmosphere with a modern fountain. There are many ideas, so rely entirely on your imagination.

When decorating a summer cottage in a free style, remember about a sense of proportion, which will help you create a cozy atmosphere.

Zoning rules

Zoning is an important milestone in landscape design. You will need to draw up a plan that will indicate the location of all paths, flower beds, vegetation, shrubs, fruit crops. When drawing up a plan, be guided not only by the aesthetic component, but also by the functionality. You will need to designate several objects on your territory:

• living area;
• the place where the outbuildings will be located;
• recreation area;
• garden and vegetable garden areas.

Based on your goals and taste preferences, you can enlarge one of the zones by shrinking the other. For example, you can place the pool in place of the vegetable garden if you do not plan to dig in the beds. Families with children should consider organizing a playground.

Landscape zoning should be based on the following principles:

• the most illuminated place should be allocated for the lawn. Most mixes contain cereals that require a lot of sunlight. If you follow this rule, you will get a beautiful lawn that will decorate the territory;

• the recreation area should be located in a place where there is no strong wind. You will also need to provide the territory with partial shade. With the help of such accommodation, you can ensure a comfortable stay for people;
• in the area where there is shade, you can arrange a lawn of ground cover plants, shade-loving flowers or inert materials. These include pebbles, tree bark or decorative chips. There are no plants that like shade, but there are varieties that can thrive in it. These varieties can be filled with shadow areas.

• the playground where you will gather with friends and cook kebabs should be located next to the kitchen. Remember the safety precautions and install the grill away from the wall of the house. The minimum distance should be 6 meters;
• the playground should be located near the place where you will gather with friends. Also, this area should be visible from the kitchen windows;
• all zones must be connected by paths.

These rules are key, they will help you in the correct zoning of the landscape. By applying them, you can equip an interesting and comfortable garden area.

Lawn

Skillful builders stack in houses flooring, and summer residents cover the territory with a lawn. In the past, the lawn was considered an unacceptable luxury and was present only on the sites of the emperors, but now everyone can decorate their homestead with a carpet of soft grasses.

It takes patience and a lot of energy to make the lawn take root. In the end, however, you will get a good result that will serve as the basis for other elements of landscape design.

The grass carpet performs not only a decorative function, it has a positive effect on the structure of the soil, helps to make the air in the area cleaner and muffles extraneous noise.

With the help of a lawn, you can get interesting solutions, which depend on the choice of the type of coverage:

• traditional lawn. It is a single color medium density coating;
• sports lawn... This is a denser type of vegetation that is not afraid of heavy load;
• decorative grass covering. This lawn is for beauty purposes only. It is prohibited to walk on it.

Flower beds

A flower bed is no longer a simple circle or rectangle in which a row of flowers grows. At the moment, there are elegant and thoughtful models that demonstrate the good taste of their owner, and create a cozy atmosphere on summer cottage.

Vertical flower beds are often chosen for arranging urban spaces, but they can also be used profitably for summer cottages. Forget that flowers have to grow on the ground. Plants only need soil that can be positioned at the level of human growth. Vertical beds require less space than traditional models. This solution makes the site original.

For vertical flower beds, flowering plants and ornamental vegetables are often used. For lovers unusual solutions designers suggest planting herbs of spicy varieties or greens in such designs. You can also use a climbing fruit crop. Clematis looks great in such a flower garden.

Traditional forms of vertical flower beds:

• pyramid. In it, the plants are in a container, which consists of several tiers;
• tower of flowers. It is similar to a pyramid, but the diameter of the tiers does not decrease.

Rabatkas are flower strips that line garden paths, fences or lawns. To create such a flower bed, the planting width should be observed, minimum value which is half a meter. During the flowering of the plants, you will get a bright carpet.

There are several types of discounts:

• one-sided. They are located along the wall of the house or fences;
• bilateral. Such flower beds are located in the center of the alley.

You can plant any flowers in the bed that have a low stem, brightness and are combined with each other.

Mixborders are a flower garden in which there is harmonious combination grasses, miniature shrubs and small varieties of trees. Caring for such a flower garden is quite difficult, since each plant requires special conditions. Weeding is a lot of inconvenience as the mixborder must have a dense planting. Often in such a flower garden, a panicle hydrangea is planted in the background.

Peculiarities:

• the presence of free lines and shapes of the flower garden;
• the presence of tall flowers in the background or in the center, depending on the viewing point of the flower bed;
• the use of contrasting colors or uniformity.

Ornamental trees and shrubs

Choose trees and shrubs based on your preference. Most summer residents want to receive fresh fruits and berries every year, so they buy fruit crops. Another category of people opts for decor. Designers recommend combining the two options, which allows you to get an interesting combination.

When choosing plants, the following nuances should be considered:

• type of soil and microclimate features;
• prevalence of winds and illumination of the site;
• relief features;
• vegetation compatibility, crown density and diameter;
• seasonality of plants.

To arrange a landscape project, you can use fruit and ornamental types of trees. Conifers have gained wide popularity. They are unpretentious, equip the site with coolness in the summer season and look attractive in winter. In summer cottages, you can plant pines, thuja, juniper. Among the bushes, lilac bushes, jasmine, dogwood, hawthorn are in demand.

Water structures

An important place is given to the arrangement of the aquatic environment on the territory of the summer cottage. Such structures are popular with customers and designers themselves. To do right choice, you need to decide what you want to get from the reservoir.

Landscaping with water features can be practical or decorative solution... You have the opportunity to use the reservoir for specific purposes (for example, use water to irrigate the area) or install an artificial lake for beauty. In the projects of summer cottages, any of the options or their combination can be used.

You will need to decide on the type of water structure, purchase necessary materials, read the requirements and purchase necessary equipment... Take care of buying plants that will grow near water.

In landscape design, not only stagnant bodies of water can be present. Depending on your idea, you can equip your territory with fountains, cascades or waterfalls. Each of these solutions is able to decorate the territory and give it an original appearance.

Rest zone

The owners of suburban areas spend time not only for gardening, but also like to relax with their friends.

To make your stay as comfortable as possible, you should equip a cozy corner, in which there will be a brazier, a gazebo and benches.

The selected site can be open or closed. It will take less costs to equip an open area, but arranging a recreation area with a small canopy will give it comfort and protection from weather conditions. It is best to place such a place. in the backyard. Place next to playground for kids. If there is a reservoir nearby, the territory will be blown with pleasant freshness on hot weekdays. If there is no reservoir on your homestead, you can place a site near the well.

The presence in such an area of ​​a barbecue for frying meat or a fireplace on the street is not only a decoration, but also a functional component. In a place to relax, you should consider and a plot for a gazebo. In it, you can communicate with your company, admiring the beautiful landscape. Climbing plants or hedges can be planted as decoration. Crafts on the territory of this zone will act as a decoration.

How to choose a color scheme?

A competent choice of color palette in a landscape design project can decorate even the simplest project with a small budget. To give the area a harmonious look, you should take into account the color scheme of the components, which are divided into several categories.

Natural landscape

It contains trees, shrubs, hills, boulders, lakes and paths of natural origin. All the objects that you want to leave on your homestead will influence the choice of the color scheme of the territory.

When choosing colors, keep in mind that the natural palette can change with the changing seasons, climatic conditions in your area.

Architectural objects

These components include a residential building, household buildings (garage, bathhouse, greenhouses, sheds and terraces). Also in this category are various bridges, gazebos, awnings and other structures. Make sure that the facade of the building and the components of each building are combined with each other in color. One of the objects should become an accent of the territory, so there is no need to paint all buildings in one color.

Choose an accent spot that will stand out in the area and become the center of the design. In most cases, this role is assigned to a residential building, and the rest of the objects are located around it, maintaining a single style.

Decor elements

All plantings, water features, flower beds and rock gardens that were created by man are located in this category. There are many options with which you will manipulate color tones and shades. Due to the blooming vegetation, you can arrange a beautiful "carpet" that will decorate the territory throughout the summer.

Some designers offer their clients to use an alley of evergreen varieties to provide a stable color background on the estate.

Other components

Paths, playgrounds, platforms and decks, statues, hammocks and even swings can be placed here. Each of these components is able to leave its mark on the overall design of the site. The key role in creating the mood of the territory is played by color palette... The combination of shades allows you to hide the flaws of the site, visually expand its area or modify the shape of the territory without drastic actions.

Design options

There are many ideas that allow you to design a backyard farm. When choosing a project, one should proceed from the dimensions of the site, since the area of ​​the territory plays a major role in this.

To equip a small plot of about 4 acres, you should pay attention to the geometric style, which was previously used in vegetable gardens. With its help, you can take advantage of the available site at the maximum level. Originality in design can be achieved with the help of non-standard solutions. As an example, consider vertical gardening.

Fruit trees located on the north side will help in the correct organization of the space, and will also act as a wall that will protect the house from the cold wind. In the northern territory garden plot you can arrange building objects and greenhouses.

If you have nothing to hide from prying eyes, give up high fencing... A tall hedge in a small area enhances the feeling of being crowded. You can add space with the flowing lines of garden paths.

The main rules for decorating a summer house are independent of its area. Trees with a house and a shed should also be located in the northern part of the territory. In large areas (from 10 acres), there are more opportunities for the implementation of ideas on the south side. Here you can place a recreation area, plant a lawn and even build a bathhouse.

Plots of this size can be decorated with a Japanese garden. Such an idea requires the installation of a gazebo and equipping the territory with an artificial stream. You can arrange a wilderness corner with forest trees, or consider ideas for a vegetable garden.

A plot of 12 acres allows you to place not only residential buildings, but also miniature water structures with waterfalls. The land that will be extracted when creating a reservoir can be used as a base for an alpine slide. It can also be used as an independent component in the layout.

The central path looks good with scattering narrow paths that will lead you to a recreation area or to a stream.

Track decoration

The layout of the tracks is designed based on the required access to the zones. Experts advise taking a "tour" past the most attractive areas. An easy path to the flowers and the vegetable garden should be provided. The width of the paths must be of the required size so that two people can easily disperse on it. The best solution is considered to be one meter wide.

Main paths should be smooth, without sharp turns. Walking trails that lead past fruit crops and flowers may have complex forms... Design paths so that your guests can admire the garden elements from any angle.

On summer cottages, there should be a small slope on both sides to prevent the formation of puddles. This solution allows you to "water" the nearby flower beds during the rains and remove dust from the path itself.

Garden paths should be made of materials that are durable, aesthetically pleasing and resistant to temperature changes. As a rule, in suburban areas, decorative tiles, stone or concrete pavement... If you prefer a natural design, you can sprinkle the paths with sand or gravel.

Lighting

Most people choose functional lighting forgetting about the decorative component. However, well-chosen lighting will make your site attractive not only in the daytime, but also in the evening.

To illuminate paths, turns and buildings, you can use diffused soft light, which will ensure safe movement through the territory, without interfering with observation in the rest of the territory.

To provide the site with functional lighting, you can purchase built-in lighting equipment. These luminaires are installed along paths, at the edges of steps or near railings. They act as "guiding lights" without being blinded by bright light. Some people choose bollard lanterns that act as a fence during the day. The posts can be of any design, so you can choose a model that will support the concept of the site.

Through decorative lighting, you can emphasize all the advantages of the territory, highlighting individual fruit crops or flower beds. To illuminate shrubs or aesthetics, use spotlights that sit on the ground. They will delight the eye with colored lighting and bring a festive mood.

Subtleties of lighting a suburban area:

• cottages require lamps with a lower power level than in the city;
• opt for energy-saving lamps;
• Consider an option with separate inclusion of technical and decorative lamps;
• provide the power cable with good insulation.

The original landscape design is conducive to a pleasant stay in the country. Everyone can beautifully and tastefully ennoble the area around the house: for this, study the examples you like and implement them on your site.

Preparation - what you need to know about your site?

• what kind of relief - hills, ravines, irregularities, this is necessary in order to competently lay the necessary communications, correct the relief by filling in 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 groundwater and the depth of their occurrence, when located close, consider drainage;
• the presence of streams;
• climate conditions;
• illumination of the site.

Knowing all these features, make the most of them in the project. When creating a landscape, give up massive buildings, build so that they look harmonious with each other. Cover buildings with shrubs and climbing ornamental plants.

Do not build solid, high fences, so that you do not create the feeling that you are behind a "lattice", and a visual decrease in space. At the same time, it is still violated natural circulation air. An alternative can be a low fence or a chain-link fence; climbing plants can be planted around the perimeter. Do not plant tall trees or plant them on the north side to avoid severe shade effects. It is best to choose small fruit trees and plant them in groups.

Territory zoning - select 5 main zones

The plan for the arrangement of a summer cottage begins with the distribution of zones. You can peep already ready-made options, but be sure to add something of your own. 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;
• area for the garden.

First, we determine the share of each zone in the total area of ​​the site. So that you have more space for creating beauty, we give most of it, about 65 percent, to the area of ​​the garden and vegetable garden. We allocate 20 percent for a residential building, no more than 15 for buildings. Next, we sketch a house on the diagram, most often it occupies the central zone. We hide the dacha buildings in the diagram in the depths of the yard and mask them with shade-loving green spaces.

We place the bathhouse and the pool near the fence, if they already exist, then we try to properly disguise them. The best place on the site we allocate a recreation area and a 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 house and your neighbor's house: from stone - 6 meters, from wood - 15 meters, mixed - 10 meters;
• from the fence to: a garden house - 6 meters, to buildings for animals - 4 meters, to outbuildings - 1 meter, to trees - 4 meters;
• from the house to the buildings of a neighbor for household needs - 6 meters.

Terrain Styles - Regular or Natural?

In the process of planning a summer cottage landscape, it is necessary 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, symmetrical landings are made. Design in this style is ideal for large areas. Be sure to lay the paths 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 rectangular track is more suitable.

When choosing a natural style, it is better to refuse straight paths. In this version, there is more freedom in the placement of landings and decor elements.

If the site is uneven, then it can be beaten with mini-reliefs created by yourself, in the form of a pond with a bridge or an alpine slide. A simpler option is to create volume using a flower garden with plants of different shapes, colors and heights.

Decorating elements - placing accents

The landscape of the personal plot consists of a combination of decorative elements:

• alpine slide;
• water;
• flower bed, flower garden;
• garden path;
• lawn;
• artificial lighting.

The 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 creating it is quite laborious, but it is worth it. A rock garden is often built from available materials: sandstone, granite or limestone. We cover the artificially created mountain with earth and decorate with plants, combining them with varieties of rocks. An additional accent is given to the rock garden by the play of light and shade. To do this, we choose the sunny side of the yard and think over the artificial lighting of the slide.

The reservoir will perfectly complement the landscape garden courtyard, its size depends on the size of your territory. With a regular style, we choose straight shapes, with a natural style - asymmetric. Behind the water body you need good care and cleaning. You can run small fish into the pond, plant aquatic plants, and overlay the edges with beautiful stones.

Country landscape design without flower beds and flower beds is not possible. Beautiful combinations plants can become 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 the flower beds on the sides of the entrance, only asymmetrically. There are several types of landings:

• flower beds - ornamental plants are planted in the form of any geometric shape;
• group - flowers are planted in dense groups of several types;
• ridges - with this method, plants in the form of a rectangular strip frame the edges of the lawn, paths, buildings;
• specimen - planting one species of plants;
• parterre flower garden - located in front of the entrance to the summer cottage, this is a combination different types plants with architectural elements;
• 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 on your farm 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 dacha decor, they connect all zones. We make the central alley wider, you can decorate it on the sides with point light. The design of the track with a mosaic will look interesting and unusual. Combine different materials: paving stones, gravel, concrete tiles, natural stone, decorative tiles, pebbles.

A lawn is a soft grassy carpet that anyone can lay on their backyard plot. There are several types of landscaping:

1. 1. Normal - plain grass, medium density.
2. 2. Sports - a dense, wear-resistant grass covering that can withstand heavy loads.
3. 3. Decorative - not intended for walking on it, serves as a decoration.

The lighting of the suburban area has two purposes: functional and decorative. In the first version, we illuminate the zones necessary for moving in the dark. In the second, artificial light is designed to transform the night garden, create a special atmosphere near the house and highlight design accents.

To visually increase the space, you can apply small design tricks, focusing on flowing shapes and lines. The path laid between the plantings will visually stretch your site. In some places, skillfully arranged flower arrangements and decorative elements are also a successful move. Decorating the far corners of the yard with yellow and white flowers will visually move them away.

Examples of arrangement of the territory - 6 and 10 acres

To begin with, consider the option of arrangement small area in 6 acres, as it is the most common. It is most profitable 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;
• vegetable garden - 140 square meters;
• paths and paths - 40 square meters;
• shrubs, trees and flower beds - 300 square meters.

The place for a summer residence is small, since it is designed for summer rest and the weekend. Several types should be planted fruit trees: apple, cherry, plum and pear. And currants, raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries are popular among shrubs. We hide buildings for household needs behind the house, away from the recreation area.

Do not build all the elements of landscape decor in small suburban areas at once. It will look crumpled and tasteless. In limited spaces, there are enough beautiful paths, lawns, small terrace and a pair of flower beds.

Now we will study the landscape of a plot of 10 acres, equal to 1000 square meters, and distribute them on the diagram according to zones:

• a private house with an attic and a terrace - 190 m 2;
• summer kitchen - 40 m 2;
• guest house - 50 m 2;
• bathhouse - 50 m 2;
• garden buildings for household needs - 50 m 2;
• garage with an entrance to it - 30 m 2;
• recreation area, gazebo, playground, barbecue area and benches - 110 m 2;
• decorative elements (fountain, pond, decorative bridge, stone sculptures) - 90 m 2;
• vegetable garden - 150 m 2;
• flower beds - 70 m 2;
• garden - 170 m 2.

An example of the arrangement of a territory of 10 acres is presented below in the diagram, where:

1. 1. entrance area, paved area in front of the garage, designed for two cars, and free passage to the house, with a path to the terrace;
2. 2. single planting of spruce - a symbol of the New Year;
3. 3. decorated vegetable garden - beautiful, convenient and practical;
4. 4. barbecue area;
5. 5. rockery, located so that it can be admired from the gazebo, bathhouse, terrace and area with barbecue;
6. 6. children's playground, located next to the bathhouse and is clearly visible from the terrace, away from the road and next to a spacious lawn for games;
7. 7. orchard, in order to save space, trees are planted along the fence.

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.

Landscaping today provides many opportunities for the embodiment of any bold ideas and original solutions. It also includes the construction of all kinds of reservoirs - from pools with waterfalls to small ponds with streams, and the creation of beautiful flower arrangements, and lawn decoration. Fruit trees and vegetable beds do not need to be ruled out either. With the right approach, you can put all the elements together, bringing to life a holistic and harmonious picture. This will be your summer cottage.

Creative skills, a designer's view, the availability of funds and time will help transform your territory, make it comfortable and attractive for work, recreation, and receiving guests.

Peculiarities

Landscaping of a summer cottage is a responsible business and at the same time very exciting. First, you need to draw up a project and clearly define - where and what zones you will have. Much depends on as far as the space of the cottage allows you to unfold.

The design of a personal plot implies the use modern trends... At the moment, the trend is naturalness interspersed with progress, which means that on your territory you should try to create a pristine corner of nature using elements of modern technology.

That is, you have to combine incompatible things and do it so that your creation breathes harmony, and does not represent chaos.

Styles

There are several directions for decorating a garden plot:

• If you took as a sample English style, keep a sense of proportion. In such a garden, everything should be thought out to the smallest detail. And the most important nuance is the walking alleys. They are accompanied by a large lawn or lawn, front garden, gazebo, pond, fruit trees... The zones are separated by hedges. Beds of the same shape must be present, rabatki and mixborders also serve as decoration.

A lot of space is required to equip an English garden. If you have 12 acres at your disposal, you can safely start work.

• This also applies to regular style. But when it comes to life, there are some tricks. There must certainly be a center around which the rest of the objects are located in a certain order. Strict geometry and symmetry are the characteristic features of this style. In addition to flower beds and neatly trimmed lawns, sculptures and fountains are required.

• The complete opposite of this style is considered landscape... He's more free. Flowers, plants, trees are considered the main element here. But it all settles down skillful hand designer. Alpine slides and rockeries will be the main decoration of this small corner of nature.

• Many loved the style "Provence", which also suggests various interesting solutions. To successfully create this beauty, you need pink and blue plants, herbs, fruit trees, and garden furniture. But the main element of this wonderful corner is lavender. Name architectural style speaks for itself. Various buildings come to the fore: bridges, terraces, arches, steps.

• V Japanese style, stones and a pond will become the main design element. Branches and all kinds of driftwood will do. But in everything there should be restraint and refinement. No riot of colors.

• And if you want you to have Russian manor, it's easy to create. First of all, organize an area with a house and a vegetable garden, flowers. There must certainly be a simple gazebo, entwined with greenery, for meeting guests. A bath will be a completely useful element. And even a pond with ducks will fit well into the overall landscape. Let everything be worthy, but without frills and pretentious compositions.

Layout

The simplest is rectangular. It is easily divided into zones that you can arrange at your own discretion. If you have 4 acres, then it is appropriate to arrange flower beds with different flowers next to the house. The queen of the garden is the panicle hydrangea. Its delicate flowers will brighten any garden, it blooms beautifully and is easy to form. Decorate the interior of the terrace or veranda based on your preferences.

You can place furniture for tea drinking, a cupboard with dishes, even hang photos on the wall of the corresponding theme.

A circular layout is easy to make on a rectangular basis. Components - flower beds, lawns, flower beds, greenery. Decorative elements are placed in the corners.

Diagonal parallels are basic in the diagonal layout. With this layout, you can visually enlarge a small area. Free planning allows you to fantasize in any direction, but accents still need to be placed, otherwise the garden will lose its attractiveness.

Zoning

The number and size of zones depends on the volume of the site. They should all be in the same style. Of course, every summer cottage needs a recreation area, as well as an economic and garden one. They are the most important, because at the dacha we work in the garden and vegetable garden, and, of course, we usefully spend free time... Even for small courtyards, decoration in the form of flowers and decor is a must.

If space permits, then you can equip an outdoor dining room, a playground, and a sports one.

Your cozy patio will be even more pleasant to relax when you plant grass for your lawn. In addition to beauty, it also brings a lot of benefits. It has a good effect on the soil, makes the air cleaner, and is even able to save you from unnecessary noise.

Garden paths are also an important design component. They can be made from the most different materials: gravel, paving stones, natural stone, concrete tiles, brick covering, decorative tiles, pebbles. Along the paths, you can make borders in the form of flowers, plant ornamental trees. Pine, spruce, thuja will ennoble your site.

A flower garden can become the main decoration of your territory. The main thing is to choose the right plants so that the flowering time falls at different times. Then bright colors will delight you all season.

The arrangement of colors can be different. These are flower beds, group plantings, rabatki, mixborders. With the help of ridges, lawns and paths are often framed.

Sometimes flowers are not planted in the ground, but are placed in flowerpots, pots, pots, adhering to the general design style.

The original solution will be the placement of the arenarium. We fill the site with sand, plant succulents and similar plants - and now we have a piece of the desert.

Next to it, compositions from driftwood or stones will be appropriate.

If your site is located on a slope, this must be taken into account when landscaping. Alpine slides, waterfalls, cascades will look good on such a site. You just need to carefully consider how it will look in reality.

On the territory of a country house, it is imperative to equip a recreation area with a barbecue or even a hearth. You can make an area directly in the open air. But it will be even more comfortable under a canopy, especially in the rain. And it's nice to hide from the sun in the cool. It's great if there is a body of water nearby. A playground can also be located nearby.

You can make an outdoor dining room. Let the path lead from the house to it. It's great if there are spreading trees nearby. If not, it is worth considering a shelter in case of rain. The dining room will also look good in the gazebo, which will become part of the interior.

Song options

The best decorations for any site are ponds. Consider the size of the site first, and then decide which type of source is best for you.

If you have a plot of more than 10 acres, you can build a pool and a fish pond.

It should be borne in mind that any body of water must be in harmony with the general design style.

When choosing a regular style, the pool should conform to strict geometric shapes and be rectangular. The landscape style implies something lighter, airy, relaxed streams using natural materials are suitable.

The presence of a well will not hurt at all on the personal plot. There will be practical benefits from it. And if it is decorated with taste, it will become a decorative component. The construction of a well, of course, will require certain costs, the main thing is choose the right place for its location.

An alpine slide is capable of ennobling your site. Its creation, although a laborious process, but then you will fully enjoy the results of your labor. Stones and plants are its main components.

The most important decoration of the garden is flowers. And here the choice already depends on you, climatic conditions and the project of the site. Roses of all sorts always look luxurious in any garden. You can create compositions using other colors.

Verbena, kosmeya, fragrant levka can become neighbors of a rose. These plants love the sun. Lavender, veronica, delphinium, asters will be wonderful additions to roses.

Hydrangea blooms from early summer to late autumn. And she, too, can take a place in the flower bed next to the rose bushes.

Landscaping

It is impossible to imagine a summer cottage without plants and grass. It is the juicy tender greens that pleases the eye so much and gives us pleasure when, after a working week, we finally plunge into the natural world. Therefore, pay due attention to landscaping.

Vertical gardening plays an important role in decorating a country house with plants. With it, you can make a fence or wall decor, hide a bench or surround a gazebo. It is customary to use grapes, sweet peas, hops for these purposes. But now clematis conquered many. The variety of shapes and colors allows you to experiment as you please. They look great both on their own and in combination with other plants.

With the help of greenery, you can arrange any border, which is indispensable for delimiting zones, framing lawns, lawns, flower beds, beds.

Do not forget to consider when planting what kind of lighting is needed for shrubs and plants. Whether they love sunlight or need shade. Set aside space for low-growing trees on the south side, and tall trees will do well on the north.

Before planting anything, decide on the color scheme of the site, choose three or four shades, and create compositions based on them. You will soon get tired of too much diversity.

If you are a beginner gardener or have moved to other climatic conditions, listen to your neighbors for advice. They will certainly be willing to share their experience with you, and you will insure yourself against mistakes.

Lighting

For many, the theme of lighting in the backyard ends with a lantern at the entrance and a lamp on the terrace. The organization of real lighting that can transform the entire territory in the evening is not a job for the lazy. It takes creativity, investment and time. First you need a properly designed scheme - in what places and what types you will install.

Modern garden decor is impossible without lanterns, bulbs, lights and other luminous objects.

The main lighting is functional, which we cannot do without. These are lamps near gates, wickets, front doors, on a veranda or terrace. We pay little attention to decorative lighting, and in vain.

Paths where decorative trees grow - pines, thuja, junipers, can be decorated with the help of recessed lamps. Special posts are produced that emit light, which will also be a good decoration for your garden in the evening.

Use decorative lighting to make spot accents, highlight a specific flower bed or a specific tree. To implement this solution, use ground-based mini-floodlights. They also provide multi-colored lighting thanks to special glasses.

It should be borne in mind that it is preferable to buy energy-saving lamps, and it is better to mount the lighting so that the technical and decorative ones are switched on separately from each other.

Decor

Decorating the site with your own hands is not at all difficult. For this purpose, any materials at hand will do, you just need to find the correct application for them. But any landscape requires a basic arrangement. Tastefully decorated fences and walkways are also part of the overall idea.

Fences made of stone, brick and metal in summer cottages are becoming more and more popular. To make them look less boring, you can revive them with climbing plants or decorative trees. But, indeed, fences made of wood can become part of the design. You can decorate them as you like. Such a fence will definitely attract the attention of people, it is difficult to pass by it.

A fence made of corrugated board is also easy to refine with the help of pictures or stencils. Provided that you take high-quality paint for your work, the paintings will not lose their color and beauty for a long time.

But among the simplest and most win-win options is a hedge. By trimming the crown, you can make the shape you want. Choose trees and shrubs for such a hedge taking into account what height you need.

Paths are another important touch in the design of a summer cottage. Without them, everything loses its meaning, the territory will not look well-groomed.

As with other components of the decor, you need to choose the material that corresponds to the general concept. If there are sculptures, fountains, clear shapes in the garden, choose a stone. Wooden paths will perfectly fit into the rustic style. Paths made of gravel or paving stones can perfectly delimit the zones.

The choice of materials is very large, for every taste and budget. If you have a vegetable garden in your dacha, it also needs decoration. Simply dug up beds are a thing of the past. When arranging a garden, you can also show your abilities and dream up no less than when decorating flower beds or an alpine slide.

Imagine how fun triangular beds with carrots will look, and next to them square beds with cabbage, if they have an appropriate fence, and next to beautiful paths and some cute animal figurines. Flowers can be planted along the edges of the beds for beauty. Garden fences can replace hedges. Thanks to this design, an interesting effect can be achieved.

In the garden, in addition to trees and flowers, it is advisable to place an alpine slide, rockery, a pond. This will add flavor to your site. The body of water does not have to be amazing, be in the form of a waterfall or a bubbling river. Even a small stream or pond will fill your soul with harmony and cheer you up when you decide to relax in the country and enjoy peace and quiet.

This photo gallery will tell you how to design a site, or maybe it will give you ideas of your own.

There are a number of rules that are best observed so that the garden does not turn into a heap of ideas - incomprehensible and inharmonious.

If you have a small area, give up massive structures that will not bring beauty, but only clutter up the space. Create light, airy compositions. Alternate miniature buildings with flower beds and shrubs.

High fences made of concrete and brick are also a bad option for a summer residence. It will visually reduce the area and create the feeling of a closed space. A fence made of a picket fence or a netting mesh with climbing plants is the most the best way.

Tall trees are also not suitable for a small area. Their powerful root system and voluminous crown will reduce your ability to embody design ideas.

Small trees they look no worse, especially if you approach them creatively, plant them in groups, create compositions.

Drawing up a plan with all the details should be the first step towards formalizing the site. This can be done using special computer programs or reproduced on paper with the designation of all buildings, flower beds, paths, a reservoir, a vegetable garden, a recreation area, the location of garden figurines and figurines, if any.

You should also decide on the style. It depends on what trees and flowers you will plant, what materials to use. A wide variety of trees and flowers can be redundant. It is better to decide on certain species and varieties, and successfully place plants on the site.

The most optimal placement of flower beds is at the entrance, and it is better to use asymmetry.

Plants in containers are a great option for small areas. In addition, flowers, vegetables, and even small trees can be grown in them.

The advantage of a small plot is that its arrangement requires less time, effort and investment, and you will get no less pleasure from resting at your dacha when you arrange everything according to your plan.

Beautiful examples

Gazebos and pergolas in the garden are not only comfort, convenience, but also decoration. Plant nearby flowers, curly greenery. A small pond will look very harmonious next to it. At the edges, you can arrange stones of different sizes, plant shrubs and flowers that love moisture. Be sure to do lighting here. And near the reservoir, you can put a garden figure. Maybe it will be a heron by the stream, or maybe a frog will settle on a stone. In the evening in the gazebo you can have tea, set the table for guests, listen to the murmur of the stream and enjoy the evening coolness.

Small plot advantages

For arranging a small recreation area, 5-6 square meters will be enough. Two compact pergolas can be built from timber and slats. You can place them so that they stand at an angle, but there is an option to put them parallel to each other. They can be connected with each other, and put a bench in the middle. Climbing roses and wild grapes will successfully complement the composition. Flowers and curly greenery will create a sense of harmony. Just imagine what a great resting corner will turn out to be. It seems to be nothing complicated and costly, but how many pleasant moments it will give you.

Gardeners, as a rule, always have some obsolete things that, if desired, can be given a second life. They will make great crafts. Here are just a few of the options.

New life of old things

Have you ever thought that in old rubber boots you can equip two small flowerbeds with bright colors. It looks interesting. Just like an old teapot with cups that can hold small flowers.

The material for the flower beds are old chests of drawers, carts, tubs, tires. With a new look at old things, everything can come into play and look very beautiful.

A fashionable phenomenon that can often be found now has become - decorating old bicycles. It is enough to strengthen it well, paint it in the desired color and place baskets with flowers or pots on it. Looks very stylish.

Psychologists say that a person's well-being, his psyche and mood are strongly influenced by smell and color, which he perceives through the appropriate analyzers. In this regard, to solve the problem of color design of a summer cottage, you can be guided by your individual psycho-emotional sphere. But it should not be forgotten that there is also artistic and design taste. Beautiful design suburban area 45 photo ideas.

Almost all colors are characterized by saturation, hue, and lightness. The exceptions are gray, black and white colors... They are devoid of color tone and are characterized by exclusively lightness. The most difficult task when choosing a color scheme for a site is to maintain harmony when choosing options for combining different colors.

There is a scientifically based color matching system. It was developed by the French physiologist E. Delacroix. The main reference colors are blue, yellow and red. Additional (secondary) colors here are purple, green and orange. There are three types color combinations: characteristic, contrasting and disharmonious, landscape design of the summer cottage photo:

Beautiful design of the suburban area

Consider the color wheel formed by the primary colors of the optical spectrum. In such a circle, contrasting colors are opposite each other in diametrically opposite positions. Based on this combination, the effect of maximum saturation of colors is achieved. Making a summer cottage with your own hands - for combinations of a characteristic type, colors are included that are in the color wheel through one zone.

The disharmonious type is formed by combining the colors of the adjacent type. It should be remembered that if you place tonal similar colors next to each other, their saturation is lost.
By choosing a color, you can control how much the perspective is rendered. The space visually seems closer and wider if light tones are used. Conversely, dark tones narrow and lengthen the space. Beautiful design of the suburban area from scrap materials photo:

If we form a flower garden, then the choice of shape and color has crucial... Of the whole variety of plants, the basis should be formed by plants of black, gray and white shades (for example, basil, wormwood, edelweiss). The use of a dark background improves the color perception of light and warm tones - it is easy to choose a beautiful design for a summer cottage. A light background emphasizes dark and cool colors. It should be noted that from the point of view of color psychology, an excessive amount of plants painted in bright colors causes irritation. If the flower garden has a small area, it should be planted with brightly colored plants.

Making a summer cottage with your own hands

When there is a small area in the yard that is not used at all, you want to find a use for it and, at least, make it “pleasing to the eye”, but at the same time there is no desire to waste a lot of time and effort - you can make a front garden. Either these are flower beds, between which there will be paths, or install a gazebo, decorating it with fresh flowers or climbing plants, decorating a summer cottage with their own hands is within the power of everyone.

It takes a long time to plant and care for flowers, but not always and not all flowers. In this case, the most time consuming process will be to prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening the soil. Then you can choose perennial flowers: lilies, dahlias. Roses are very beautiful but also whimsical. If treated improperly, they will begin to fade, delight little with flowers, and as a result, they will either completely die or transform into a rose hip, which is not very good. Whereas lilies and dahlias, propagating by tubers, will gradually grow and are not picky about growing conditions. Registration of the suburban area of ​​photography:

The only thing that is obligatory for them, as for all plants, is watering. Under normal circumstances, they need to be dug up after they have faded and wilted, but for those who cannot afford to set aside so much free time, this is not a problem. This procedure can be done every few years, moreover, that they grow so that there is practically no room for weeds, and this issue is not raised throughout the warm season. Making a summer cottage from scrap materials photo:

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You can also plant other perennial or annual self-seeding plants. Among the perennials, the most suitable are aquilegia, aster, periwinkle, veronica, kupena, lily of the valley, mountain cornflower, daylily, dicentra, hosta, goldenrod, monarda, sedum, meadowsweet, polypetal, lupine, etc. Landscaping suburban area photos, see below. Among the annuals: marigolds, calendula, escholzia, snapdragon, iberis, ankhusa, kosmeya, poppy, verbena, etc. They are unusually beautiful and unpretentious to care for. In the fall, you need to remove faded residues, but this can be done over many days and even done in winter, which does not oblige you to allocate time for urgent cleaning.

A much better option, if possible, is to install a gazebo and plant climbing plants within it. They will provide shelter from the sun in hot weather and will delight with flowers. The only thing to do when growing them is to set the direction for their growth. Among these plants: clematis, hydrangea, nasturtium, sweet pea, woodworm, honeysuckle, ivy, actinidia, wisteria, etc. These plants will decorate the yard throughout the season and will be happy with a small amount of fertilizer, thanks for this with greater splendor. Beautiful design of the suburban area of ​​photography: