Owners purchasing land for a dacha face a lot of tasks, the main one of which is landscaping the dacha plot. Simply building a house or temporary shelter on it is not enough, because a dacha is traditionally considered best place for relaxation (active or not) in nature, and it should be comfortable. There are no trifles in the process of arranging a personal garden, and in order for your dacha to become truly comfortable and beautiful, you need to pay attention to everything: from fencing and paths to lawns and flower beds.
A cozy garden plot with your own hands. Where to begin?
Any suburban area needs improvementLandscaping a dacha should begin with cleaning the area. The yard should be cleared of last year's leaves, various debris, stumps should be uprooted, large stones and other similar objects should be removed.
Then you can move directly to landscaping. To equip your garden plot with your own hands in the shortest possible time and at the same time achieve a harmonious combination of all elements landscape design, you need to act consistently. Drawing up a plan for upcoming work will help you with this.
Preparatory work and planning
Given the importance of planning, the first priority is to draw up a work plan. To do this, you will need to make a drawing with existing buildings and trees marked on it, as well as the boundaries of the site.
Then you need to decide if you want to remove anything. If there are already fruit trees on the territory, then it is better to preserve them, since growing new ones will take a lot of time.
The spaces remaining free can be filled with garden paths, flower beds, gazebos and everything else you would like to see in your dacha. Usually on a summer cottage they place:
- Relaxation area. There are awnings, etc. here.
- . If you have children, it would be wise to take care of their leisure time at the dacha by installing a sandbox, swing or slide.
- Territory under economic needs. This part of the dacha is allocated for such buildings as, (if the house does not provide one), storage for fertilizers.
- Garden. It is recommended to place it with north side area to provide the plants with the maximum amount of sunlight.
- Garden. Almost any place that is not too shaded or swampy is suitable for it.
It is important to highlight correctly functional areas
These zones can be called basic, although optional. Still, a lot depends on the size of the plot and the personal preferences of the owners. For some, a vegetable garden is more important, while others just want to enjoy their holiday surrounded by neat lawns.
Whatever you prefer, the fact that the dacha should be well-groomed is beyond doubt. Quite a lot important role Arranging a decent fence for the site plays a role in this.
Site fencing: choosing the right one
Which fencing is better to choose for your dacha? The most reliable and presentable will be a fence made of stone or brick, as well as a forged one. However, these options are quite expensive and, if you do not plan to spend a lot, you can get by with a wooden picket fence or.
True, in the case of a fence, the reliability of protecting your site from unwanted intrusions is highly questionable. Therefore, it is recommended to additionally strengthen such a fence with chain-link mesh.
Reliable fence made of corrugated board and brickwork The mesh itself, fixed between the supports, can also serve as a fence, and to make it look more attractive and hide the area from prying eyes, you can plant shrubs, climbing plants or flowers along it. Hawthorn, barberry, thuja, juniper, lilac will look appropriate near the fence, and among the climbing ones - girl's grapes, sweet peas and others.
Garden paths and paths
– a mandatory attribute of any site. To make your movement around the dacha more convenient and its overall appearance harmonious, you should take care of arranging paths that unite all functional areas. It is better if they are all made in the same style.
Sandy
The easiest way is to make sandy paths. To do this, you will need to mark their contours with a rope, remove soil about 20 cm deep from the surface of the future path, fill it, water it and compact the gravel. Then there is another layer of gravel, finer, and, finally, a layer of sand, preferably with stone chips. Today such a mixture can be easily purchased in a store; its shades come in a variety of colors, so the path will not only be practical, but also beautiful.
The laid sandy path is carefully compacted and framed with a border made of brick or concrete. The recommended height of such a fence is 5 cm above the level of the path. Flowers or shrubs are usually planted on the sides. They visually highlight the path and at the same time strengthen the soil near it.
Sand path Concrete
Laying a concrete path with your own hands You can also make paths from concrete. This material is more durable, moreover, if you use ready-made concrete blocks, later it will be possible to change the direction of the paths simply by rearranging the slabs.
However, pouring concrete mortar provides more opportunities to create unusual shapes and smooth curves. This will take some effort, but the result is worth it. The base of the path is prepared in the same way as sand and formwork is installed on the sides (it is recommended to soak it in water in advance so that the solution does not stick).
Note! Laying reinforcing mesh under concrete greatly reduces the risk of cracking of garden paths and increases their service life.
Then you should prepare a solution in the proportion of 1 part cement, 2 sand and 4 gravel, place it in the prepared form and level it. After the concrete has set a little, you can apply patterns imitating stone to its surface.
concrete path In addition to sand and concrete, stones or stones can also be used for paths. brickwork. The base for them is prepared similarly to the previous options, but installation is much more labor-intensive. In order for the stones to fit well, they will need to be trimmed and laid out on cement mortar manually, which, as you understand, is a very painstaking task.
Relaxation and games area
The improvement of a summer cottage can hardly be called complete without the presence of comfortable conditions for relaxation and a place specially designed for this.
Place to rest
It is best to arrange this area in the garden or lawn. It can consist of several benches and a table (the simplest option), or of a gazebo, a full-fledged dining area, a barbecue and other attributes necessary for cultural recreation.
If you plan to place a barbecue or grill on the site, pay attention to its distance from housing and wooden buildings. For fire safety reasons, it should not be too close to them, but placed close to to the neighboring plot also undesirable.
Cozy gazebo with barbecue A significant role for a comfortable pastime at the dacha is played by all kinds of canopies and gazebos, which will protect you from the bright sun in the summer, and also will not allow the sudden onset of rain to spoil your vacation. In addition, a gazebo entwined with grapes or flowers will undoubtedly decorate the garden area. It is usually located in the center of the garden, by the pool (if one is planned) or the playground.
Playground
Provide a place for children to play Those who have small children or grandchildren should arrange a safe play area for them in their dacha. It is recommended to place it closer to the house or in another clearly visible place in order to be able to keep an eye on children. If there is a swimming pool on the site or, then the playground should not be too close to it, and the reservoir itself, as potentially dangerous place, must be fenced with a dense fence.
The area for the playing area should be level, without sharp slopes. You should not choose a place that is too shaded, but too much sun will not do any good. To provide moderate shade, it is better to pull out an awning or install an awning.
As for horizontal bars, slides, swings and other play equipment, the main requirement here is safety. It is necessary to make sure that everything is securely fastened, and also remove stones, sharp pegs and other objects from the site that could cause injury.
Rules for landscaping a summer cottage: choosing plants
After the site is demarcated into main zones, it’s time to revive and decorate it with green spaces. To make your lawns and flower beds pleasing to the eye, you must follow all the rules for landscaping a summer cottage.
First of all, you should evaluate the climate, the location of the dacha, as well as the composition of the soil. It is possible that for some plants to grow, it will be necessary to additionally fertilize the soil, and some may not take root at all if climatic conditions too harsh.
When deciding on specific types of plantings, also take into account the degree of shading. After all, it is known that not all plants tolerate constant shade or sunshine well. The humidity of the soil is also of considerable importance - its level should be sufficient, but not excessive. It is very difficult to grow anything in a wetland, and in this case you will need to first drain the soil and select moisture-resistant plants.
Shrubs and lawn: which require less care?
Shrubs and lawns, famous for their unpretentiousness, are excellent green spaces for a summer residence. A well-groomed lawn always looks win-win, both on its own and as a background for other elements of landscape design. You can buy already grown lawn in rolls, which greatly simplifies the gardening process, or, if you wish, you can sow and grow it yourself.
Lawns and shrubs at a summer cottage If you decide to purchase ready-made lawns, be sure to pay attention to the type of grass. Since, depending on it, they can be shade-tolerant, drought-resistant, trampling-resistant, athletic, etc. To decide which type suits you best, it makes sense to consult with the owners of nearby plots who already have practical experience in this matter.
Choice ornamental shrubs, usually planted along fences, paths or in combination with, is also wide. The most popular are forsythia, Japanese rhododendron, dwarf spruce, jasmine, weigela and, of course, lilac. As a rule, such shrubs are unpretentious in care, and with the right place for planting and periodic trimming of excess branches they will delight you for many years.
Flower beds
The finishing touch that adds a bright touch to general appearance summer cottage, there will be flower beds. Almost any place can be allocated for them, since there are enough varieties of flowers, among which there are some that are resistant to heat, moisture, and shade. To make the flowerbed look well-groomed, you should fence it with a small fence made of vines or surround it with stones, and correct selection and the arrangement of plants with different flowering periods will allow you to enjoy their beauty all summer long.
The flowerbed will add bright colors Beautiful garden plots (photos)
As you can see, it is quite possible to decorate and improve the dacha with your own hands, although it will require considerable effort and a serious approach to the matter. But the result of such efforts will undoubtedly please you. And, to get inspired to implement your dacha landscaping project, we bring to your attention beautiful personal plots, photos of which are given below. 
More and more often, owners of garden plots are shifting their emphasis from the possibilities of growing vegetables and fruits to decorating their land and designing their garden plot. They earn money in the city, and come to the dacha to relax. Of course, fruit trees and shrubs, vegetable beds-all this may be present, but they are also subject to the rules of landscape design. Entrusting a project to a professional seems great... but professionals often end up with overly ordered, cold landscapes. Self-designed gardens, although not ideal, are much more comfortable and you feel much better in them.
Where to start: planning
It all starts from the stove: you need to correlate your desires with reality. To do this, first sit down and write down what you need on the site. Just a list of what you and your loved ones want to have. Then you take a site plan with dimensions and begin to place what you simply cannot refuse. Usually this is a playground or carport, some kind of vegetable garden - at least a few beds, if there are children - a playground.
Place the carport closer to the gate - less space will be spent on the driveways, the children's playground is in direct view from the windows, and most likely from the kitchen windows: it's not always time to sit with them, and so, both the children are under supervision, and you're busy you do. You will have to be smart with the placement of the playground: it needs to be free of drafts, and some of it should be in the shade, some in the sun. To have the best conditions.
Therefore, there is no need to hide it. It will still be a decoration for your site and you will be proud of it. For this you will need a sunny piece of your site.
Now we need to find a place for technical and auxiliary premises. You will definitely need, and also a compost pit. They can be taken to the backyard, but it’s better to be closer to the garden. If you plan to heat the house, you need a place to store firewood. They do this for this purpose, and they can be attached to the barn, or they can stand separately, and some specimens can also be a decorative element. Somewhere in a secluded corner you will need to install a shower. The toilet is also a hassle: you need to take into account the distance to neighboring areas (at least 2 m), and also the prevailing wind direction - so that odors do not bother you.
Next comes the turn of what you really want. Usually this is a gazebo or fountain. A pond and a fountain can be combined, and a gazebo can be placed nearby. To the point that one of its edges can hang over the water. On the other bank, you can put a bench by placing an arch next to it or building a pergola (the same arch, but more solid). Near the gazebo, you can make a small canopy and place it, as per your choice. It is best to allocate the lowest area under the pond or where the groundwater is closest. Everything else will fit into the free space.
A pond and a gazebo nearby are a good combination
It seems that these are all the main objects. If you managed to fit them all into the site plan, great: you can plan. You need to manage and make a minimum number of paths, but they must connect all the main buildings. Paths may lead to auxiliary structures. It's even more romantic. And along the way, look for places for flower beds, flower beds, rock gardens, and decorative slides. You can even specially bend the paths to fence off the space for the flower garden. This, by the way, is one of the favorite techniques of professionals. They almost never use straight lines. Only in elongated areas to visually bring the far edge closer.
Don't forget about trees and bushes. By the way, they can serve as a screen for an unsightly fence. And you will have it all around the perimeter. It can be partly decorated with hanging flower beds, partly covered with trees and shrubs. While the trees are growing, you can put a lattice in front of the fence on which to let climbing roses, clematis, any other similar plant.
Garden plot design: choosing a style
In most cases, the garden design style is very difficult to determine. Most often it can be described as “modern”. Are used interesting solutions different “nationalities” and different style trends, and sometimes these combinations are very, very successful and interesting. The good thing about independent design is that you can create it intuitively beautiful landscapes. But decorating a site in a certain style is in some ways easier: you know for sure whether this idea will suit you or not. Let's look at some design options for a garden plot in a specific style. The easiest way to work is with ethnic trends.
Oriental
Chinese and Japanese cultures have significant differences, but regarding the design of a garden plot, it is difficult, almost impossible, for a non-specialist to distinguish between these two directions. For ease of perception, we will combine them into one style: oriental.
Decoration in Japanese style - an abundance of stones, interesting combinations of hardwood and softwood
Achieving maximum harmony is inherent in these cultures. What is good about garden design in Japanese or chinese style, is that they use a lot of crushed stone and pebbles. If it is difficult or expensive to get pebbles in the right quantity, then there are much fewer problems with crushed stone. Maybe you’ll be lucky and you’ll even be able to agree on the color - the meticulous Japanese use pebbles of the same size and the same color when backfilling, or form them into different shapes.
Great idea for decorating a yard near garden house: crushed stone and pebbles, slabs as a path - dirt will not rush into the house
Large stones, near which boxwood bushes are planted, a small fountain in the traditional shape. A very interesting idea with a border made of painted crushed stone. Only if you do something like this, make sure that the water that drains from the plant has somewhere to go: under the pebbles and crushed stone there should be dense soil with a slope towards the plantings or an exit to the drainage system - this is how the water drainage is organized.
A small fence is made extremely simply. Another good thing about bamboo is that it doesn’t rot.
To make your Japanese-style garden design truly traditional, you can use bamboo. A small fence and gate are extremely simple to make. A couple of stakes are driven into the ground, bamboo crossbars are tied to them, and thin bamboo is tied to the crossbars. It turns out to be a bamboo picket fence.
Paths are very characteristic - rounded stones at a distance of a step from each other, slabs of stone, or even concrete plates, but they are not square, as we are used to, but long. Please note that the gaps between the stones/slabs are overgrown with grass, moss, or filled with pebbles.
Often in Japanese gardens there are fountains. But these are not pompous structures with sculptures and upward jets, but combinations of bamboo and stone through which a small amount of water flows. It’s easy to make them even yourself, but read how here.
Several photos of Japanese-style garden design are collected in the photo gallery. Eat interesting ideas, which are easy to implement with your own hands. Moreover, the costs are minimal))
The right selection of plants is half the success. Japanese maple - how can you ignore it? Slabs, stones, crushed stone, plants - all this against the backdrop of a lawn
Rustic style (rural or country)
The more urbanized our cities become, the more we want something simple, natural, without clear lines and edges, which are already boring in the city. That’s why many people began to build houses from logs: they exude comfort. If your country house built from logs, a natural continuation of the idea would be to design a plot in a rural or rustic style. In this case characteristic features- the use of various kinds of old utensils and their elements in the decoration of flower beds and flower beds, wattle fences, simple, often deliberately rough, made of logs.
The design of a garden in a rustic style can be easily recognized by the presence of wheels from carts, baskets, ceramic dishes, old barrels, logs and flowering stumps
On a village plot, there’s no way everything can be too smooth and orderly. The paths are overgrown with grass, with stones laid for convenience, and boardwalks thrown in. And to make the “boards” always look like new, you can use decking - this is a wood-composite material that looks and feels very similar to wood, but does not rot, does not darken, and retains its original appearance over the years. appearance.
Fences inside the site can be made from dead wood cut from the forest. Fences made of birch or okha with its light green bark look very decorative.
Wicker fences are traditional for this style. They can be made for beds, flower beds, to fence off areas inside the site, and even as the main fence, separating the garden from neighbors and from the street.
You can decorate a pond in the same vein - a small mill or bridge next to a long pond wouldn’t hurt. And if there is a difference in height on the site, you can make a cascade of watering cans and buckets - a very original idea.
A waterfall along the steps, only in an unusual design: a fountain made of watering cans and buckets
Even the toilet can be made in the same style. Of course, it’s unlikely that anyone will bring it to the fore, even in a stylish design, but you won’t have to worry too much about making sure the building is not visible.
This kind of toilet is a hut that you don’t have to hide very much
The design of a garden in a rustic style is not demanding on geometry or selection of plants. It is important that you feel comfortable and cozy and that the plants feel good. Then even the simplest compositions will delight the eye and heart. Several design ideas different zones look in the photo gallery.
Unusual flower bed - flower stream Carts and wooden wheels- traditional elements of a country style garden A gazebo covered with reeds and sculptures from ceramic pots - interesting design finds in garden design Wattle fence - a good fence, and the style supports the design of the well
Garden plot in modern or modern style
The design of a garden plot in the Art Nouveau style is international. It contains elements from different cultures. The main rule is a harmonious combination of shapes and shades. Most often, straight lines and rounded shapes are combined.
Is it difficult to create such a corner in your own garden? Tiles can be replaced with concrete or stone slabs or wooden flooring, the main thing is that the geometry is preserved. Flowerbeds unusual shape- smooth edges both at ground level and high. There are seats between two high flower beds, and to make it really convenient and comfortable, you can make the border higher and nail a board on the back. All this cubism is broken up by a round ceramic plant pot. Instead of a pot, you can make a small fountain in the form of a stone ball through which water flows.
This fountain is not difficult to make. The main thing is to find suitable stone and drill a hole in it
As you can see, the fountain is close in style to the Japanese style. Slightly modified, it fits perfectly into modern design garden And this is not the only stylized element. For example, wicker furniture is often used. But it has a different shape - either cubic or with curved surfaces, but only in one plane. Looking at the photo below, you will understand what we are talking about.
And again, pay attention, hard straight lines are broken up by round ones: in the bottom photo these are pyramidal thujas, in the top photo there is a round flowerbed table ( extraordinary solution, by the way) and the curved lines of the chairs.
This is where lovers will find freedom raised beds, so it is precisely when designing in this way: it is more convenient to set straight lines using high boxes. They are made from wood, stone, concrete. The material should be combined with the main finish or be an addition.
Approximately the same traditions are used to decorate the surrounding area and areas near the reservoir. Make a flooring from boards, plank or decking, install characteristic furniture - part of the garden is decorated.
By the way, you can make a gazebo in an unconventional manner.
There are a lot of ideas, and they are all interesting in their own way. Check out some photos in the gallery below. Maybe something will be useful for your garden.
Practical design of the pond - you can even sunbathe on the decking Smooth paths are a sign of style, but the execution is unusual
Ideas for decorating fences and walls
Whatever one may say, there is always a fence. And it is not always a decoration of the garden. More often than not, it’s quite the opposite: it’s headache owner: how to disguise it or give it a more acceptable appearance. There are actually quite a lot of solutions, and for different tastes.
If you know how to draw, and the fence is at least relatively smooth, paint it with some scenes. It is clear that choosing a suitable plot is not easy, but you can rely on general style site design.
The funky fence and site design style are easy to guess))
You can use the fence as a time for vertical flower bed or vegetable garden. It's beautiful and useful. This idea will especially please owners of small plots. But this can only be used if the summer in your region is cool. In all other cases, the plants on it burn.
Approximately the same idea will be useful for decorating the wall of a house. Only here flowers are planted more often, and mostly hanging ones, but nothing can stop you from planting, say, aromatic herbs or just beautiful flowers into the lower tier, and at the top let there be hanging hanging lashes.
Wall design option - metal baskets lined with jute fiber, inside - soil
Very often, simple decorations or some unusual elements distract attention from the not-so-attractive surface that the fence represents. These can be homemade flowers made of colored plastic or a whole cascade of different boxes in which you can either plant flowers or put them in pots.
Simple decorations, but they serve their purpose - they distract attention from the unsightly surface
Ideas in photo format
Every dacha owner wants to decorate it and do something unique. The easiest way is to go to the “Garden Goods” store and choose the accessories you like.
If the owner of a dacha wants to see a vacation spot unlike others, he will have to rely on his own strength and make items to improve the area with his own hands. Then, in addition to beauty and aesthetics, he will also receive the joy of creativity.
Making the site unique - ideas for interesting crafts
All summer residents are able to pick up original ideas to decorate the area. Most often, it is enough to use the things and means at hand, and put in a little effort and material expenses. There will be outdated furniture and other unnecessary items that need to be creatively used.
It would be useful to remember long-abandoned things in the form of unnecessary furniture, old toys, empty containers, worn-out car tires, leftover building materials, etc. Country crafts Of these things, the most interesting and best decorate the site!
Registration of a summer cottage is impossible without beautiful flower beds. Yours flower arrangements can be diversified by adding old containers: barrels, pans, carts. The construction of original picket fences around flower beds will make them intricate and interesting.
If you add skillfully designed flower beds made from timber or stone to your flowerbed decoration, this will add originality.
Many masters country house design apply plastic container for the construction of sculptures, accessories for flower beds, borders. Fantasy in this area is limitless.
Before starting work, you need to think through the idea well to get the desired result. Plastic is easy to cut, giving it the intended shape. It is suitable for making figurines from fairy tales. It will be especially impressive if you paint them with bright colors.
In the country house interior there will be not only beautiful object, but also useful. The children will have something to watch, and the birds will have a permanent dining area. There will be materials at hand for it.
Making from polymer clay does not require much work, polyurethane foam, plaster of various figures that can create comfort and uniqueness in the country. It is enough to awaken your imagination, and design solutions will come on their own.
Having a glass cutter on hand will help you work with glass bottles. They make interesting pots or candle stands.
bottle caps, plastic packaging chocolate eggs are suitable for creating unusual compositions.
It would be nice to arrange small pond at the dacha, surrounding it with flower beds, sculptures, and crafts. As a decoration, you can complement it with an elegant bridge.
Unnecessary car tires, after painting, will become a platform for flower beds or material for cutting out figures.
Arrangement of the play area
Children can be given not just an area to play, but also a comfortable play area. All children will be happy. Enough for them simple boards, ropes. Metal chains and the same painted tires will do. The remains of building materials will become a slide, old furniture will turn into rocking chairs.
Kids love to play in the sandbox. They will be delighted by colorful borders made from bottles or wooden scraps. The sandbox can be given an interesting shape and protected from sun rays. One of the options with a slide is shown in the photo below.
Another creative one country idea- wooden house. If the guys get a small house at their disposal, especially furnished, there will be no end to the delight. They themselves will dream up how to decorate it.
Design of flower beds and flower beds
When breaking down, you should consider the selection of colors. On each of them you need to identify 3-4 main types of plants; this idea will allow you to paint the flowerbed, giving it an interesting look.
Adding ornamental grasses and plants with beautiful leaves will decorate the flowerbed not only in combination with flowers, but also during the period of absence of flowering. It is important to know when to stop and not to plant flower beds with too many types of flowers.
One the right choice there will be few flowers. Flower beds and flower beds need to be decorated. Old tires, beehives, a cart, a wheelbarrow, even a car body will come in handy. It is important to think about their placement and do everything harmoniously. Carved figures of bees, butterflies, and stuffed animals will also fit in.
Enclosing the flower beds with low fences, made in the author’s version, will only add originality to the dacha area.
How to design a fence at the dacha?
The idea is to surround your plot not just with a fence, but to come up with a kind of individual business card will allow you to avoid the banality of ordinary wooden or iron fencing. If no other option works out, you can even apply your imagination to them.
Decorative items to create interesting and unique design There may be attached flower pots, catchy crafts, or decorated decorations on the surface of the fence.
The creative imagination will come up with ways to use old rubber boots and discs to give the fence an effect.
Plants climbing along the fence will also create their own charm. Can buy ornamental plants with fast growth times. If you plant vines that grow slowly, you won’t have to regret it either - they look more colorful. And most best choice will become wild grapes.
The ability of the leaves to change color allows it to remain beautiful until the winter cold. A good idea would be to move the grapes from the fence to. Lovers of ancient views will really like it.
A country fence that is not very high can be decorated with a variety of shrubs and beautiful flowers. It is advisable to choose them so that there is a variety of colors over time.
And in the dark, any fence will be enlivened by lanterns. Ideas at hand will prompt their implementation from painted glass jars with candles inside or something similar.
Arranging a relaxation area
Adults also want to have cozy place at your dacha to enjoy fresh air about complete. This means that it is necessary to think about the arrangement of a recreation area. The choice of elements for it will be dictated by the tastes of the owners.
You can choose from the following options:
Shady area with table and chairs.
Constructed from surplus building materials. Hidden in the shade of trees or climbing plants, brightly colored, equipped soft pillows on the benches, it will allow you to forget about the bustle and noise of city life.
A barbecue will most likely be required. The most in a simple way will have four walls and a bottom. Connect them by inserting the ends into the cuts made by the grinder, without using bolts and nuts. This collapsible metal grill is very easy to assemble and disassemble.
A swing or will allow adults to relax and even take a nap, this country house idea is simply a must for every area in summer time of the year. It is better for them to make a wider swing than for children. The hammock can be hung from trees.
Setting up a pond on your own is not difficult. Draw a contour according to the chosen shape, dig a pit along it, cover it with 10 cm of sand, and fill the pond with water. All that remains is to decorate the area around it as you wish.
When designing a summer cottage, follow the proverb “The eyes are afraid, but the hands do!” Feel free to trust your imagination. Convert creative ideas everyone will like it in reality with their own hands.
Photo selection of new ideas for a summer residence
Before setting it up properly garden plot, it is necessary to study a number of nuances that allow you to competently cope with the task. Landscaping the territory and dividing it into functional zones will require a lot of time and effort. To avoid encountering difficulties during your work, it is worth developing an action plan in advance.
Functional purpose and preparation for planning
For ease of operation of the site, it is necessary to determine in advance the location of the residential building, outbuildings, garden and vegetable garden. If you skip the planning stages, difficulties may arise in the process of using the territory and buildings, and the aesthetic appearance will also be impaired.
When starting planning, it is advisable to have a site plan, according to which the location of communications, buildings and areas for plantings is determined. Preparatory work include the study of the nature of the soil, topography, shape, and the presence of reservoirs. In some cases, it may be necessary to organize drainage, remove or add topsoil, construct blind areas for walls, and level the surface of the area. To thoroughly study the area, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors:
- Relief quality: ravines, hills, flat terrain. Based on this, a communications laying scheme is determined.
- Soil: clay, humus, sand. To grow garden crops, it is important to take care of. This indicator must be taken into account when choosing flowers, bushes and trees for the garden.
- Plot shape: square or rectangle. It is the shape that determines how to properly plan a summer cottage plot as conveniently as possible.
- The groundwater. If there are nearby groundwater it is necessary to take care of the drainage system and drainage.
- Climate and windiness. In a ventilated area, it is necessary to provide additional protection for plants.
- Amount of light.
Tall trees and outbuildings should be located in the north of the garden so that they do not create shade throughout the day.
Having studied all the nuances, you can begin choosing design, design and construction work.
Choice of style
Before you arrange your garden plot, you will have to think about the stylistic direction. This does not mean that when designing a territory it is necessary to adhere to certain rules, but to create a harmonious space, you can take one of three directions as a basis.
Geometric garden style
The name of this style speaks for itself. His distinctive feature is the clear arrangement of all design elements. This optimal solution for a flat summer cottage. In this case, fruit trees and shrubs are planted in the shape of a square, rectangle, circle, or in a checkerboard pattern.
This design is perfect for relief terrain, on the territory of which there is a natural body of water, a hill or a ravine. With the help of design techniques, you can turn the imperfections of the site into the main attraction of the garden.
Mixed style
Often, owners of personal gardens opt for a mixed style: a combination of geometric and picturesque directions. This looks especially advantageous with mixed terrain, when half of the site is perfectly flat and the other is not.
There are no strict limits when choosing a design; everything is limited by the finances and taste preferences of the owners. If difficulties arise during the design process, you can contact designers who will help develop and bring to life any ideas.
Planning
A plan diagram is necessary for the proper distribution of objects on the site. You can draw it yourself by hand, or make it using a computer program. This point cannot be neglected, even when planning is carried out by specialists. Having a plan in hand, it will be easier to resolve issues with employees and control the process.
A detailed diagram should include several points:
- Location of all construction sites.
- Landscaping areas, including greenhouses, flower beds and types of vegetation.
- Shape, direction and material of garden paths.
- Drainage system for close groundwater.
- Artificial reservoirs, if provided for by the project.
- Quantity, design and placement of lighting fixtures.
- Cost of materials and specialist work.
How to properly arrange a garden plot by zoning
The process of arranging a garden area will be much easier if you divide the site into functional zones:
- residential area (10% of the site);
- space for placing a garden and vegetable garden (about ½ part);
- additional buildings, including shower and toilet (15%);
- place to relax (the remaining 25%).
The percentage of land for a vegetable garden can be adjusted in favor of a place to relax, depending on preferences.
Construction of a house
When considering how to properly position buildings on a site, you should first determine the location for the construction of a residential building. It is this building that is the center of the territory and will become the determining factor for the further placement of vegetation, recreation areas and utility rooms.
The location of the house is influenced by the purpose of the summer cottage:
- In case Vacation home is used for recreational purposes, the building should be located according to plan landscape solution, harmoniously fitting it into the overall style.
- If plantings are planned on the garden plot, it is advisable to locate the house as close to the boundaries as possible.
In addition to personal wishes, before developing a plot of land with a house, you need to consider a number of factors:
- depth of groundwater (the foundation of the building depends on this);
- the presence of nearby houses (the distance between houses is at least 6 meters);
- layout of existing or planned communication lines;
- tall trees that cannot be cut down (construction is prohibited within a radius of 250 cm);
- placement of the house relative to other structures (minimum 15 meters to the toilet, 6 meters to the bathhouse, 15 meters to outbuildings);
- distance from access roads and streets (no closer than 5 meters).
Compliance with each point is mandatory when construction work, and some of them will not allow you to get the job done. If there is uneven terrain, it is better to locate a residential building on a hill so that it does not create a shadow for vegetation. For convenience, it is worth leaving access roads for vehicles, including a sewer truck, clear.
Having decided what to build on the site, you need to choose quality materials. If you want to build a house in a short time, you should give preference to the block or frame-panel option.
Construction of utility buildings
The design of outbuildings is often not given due attention. This is not true, even though they will be hidden from prying eyes. The layout of the garden plot implies the location of this type of buildings in the depths of the territory. It is advisable to place buildings on the north side, so that they protect the plants from the wind, without creating shadows.
If the layout does not allow the construction of utility buildings in the depths of the site, their external design should be in harmony with the design of the house, or decorated with tall trees, bushes or a vineyard.
Buildings for domestic needs should not be located at a low point in the garden, otherwise access to them will be difficult during rains.
Outdoor shower and toilet
IN summer house It is rarely planned to install a bathroom and toilet, so it is worth taking care of their placement within the site. In order to save space and convenience, it is better to make a toilet and shower in one building. When thinking about how to properly and comfortably arrange a garden plot with all the amenities, you need to take into account several nuances:
- due to high humidity and regular outflow of water, the building should be located away from other buildings;
- a sufficient amount of natural light must enter the room;
- a structure with a large area should be erected on a foundation.
You should not save on materials; low quality will lead to a short service life and repeated construction.
Relaxation area
There are no clear restrictions when determining a place to rest. This can be a separate gazebo in the shade of garden trees, or several zones located in different parts garden:
- with a sandbox and slide;
- garden room, which acts as a veranda, summer kitchen and flower garden;
- patio;
- covered barbecue with table and chairs under a canopy;
- beautiful benches located near a pond (if there is one).
Any option on how to properly arrange a recreation area is limited only by your imagination. There is only one rule for such buildings: there should be beautiful flowers and picturesque shrubs around.
When designing an area for relaxing with friends or secluded relaxation, due attention should be paid to lighting. In the absence of a stationary electric line A diesel generator will come to the rescue.
Garden
To decide where to place the garden on the site, you need to choose the sunniest and most open place. To obtain a high yield, the area with beds should not be in the shade of buildings and tall trees, although some crops do not like exposure to direct sunlight. When choosing vegetables for planting, you need to take into account their requirements for humidity, frequency of watering and light. This will help you avoid mistakes and choose the most appropriate place for each plant.
At first glance, installing a greenhouse is not a difficult task, but if placed incorrectly, the quantity and quality of seedlings can be very low. Planning a summer cottage with a greenhouse should be carried out according to the recommendations:
- Lighting. Plants in greenhouses need large quantities sunlight, so the structure should not be in the shade of other buildings or trees. The less light, the worse the growth of crops.
- The level of groundwater flow, the presence of a nearby body of water and the slope of the site in this place.
- Soil quality. If the soil in the greenhouse does not contribute to high yields, it is necessary to add fertilizers or bring better quality soil for planting.
- Accommodation. Access and driveways to the greenhouse must be accessible. To facilitate watering, it should be as close as possible.
Having figured out where to place the vegetable garden on the site and installed a greenhouse, you can begin to improve the territory.
Garden area
Before planning the area and planting flower arrangements on it, it is worth first making a sketch of future flower beds. This will help not only to choose the right plants, but also to clearly see what the flower garden will look like. Plantings require regular care, so do not make them too wide. Otherwise, it will be difficult to weed the flowerbed and apply fertilizer.
As for the location, it can be a local area, or separate flower beds, alpine coaster and rockeries scattered throughout the site, along paths or on the shore of a reservoir.
In order not to encounter a lack of space in the future, even at the stage of creating a sketch, it is worth determining a place for flower beds with a reserve for subsequent expansion.
Designer figurines and unusual figurines will help add comfort, beauty and charm fairy-tale heroes and animals, sculptures, fountains. These decorative elements should be located in prominent places, attracting attention. 
It is important to observe moderation and choose decorations that fit the overall style of the area.
A popular technique among designers is to use photos of the design and arrangement of a garden plot. decorative elements, bearing a functional load: birdhouses and feeders, wicker furniture, flowerpots. 
Layout of garden plots of various shapes
The easiest way to decide how to arrange a square garden plot, but the area does not always have this shape. Depending on this, planning options may be adjusted.
Rectangular plot
The best option for a summer residence, which allows you to realize all your ideas. In this case great value has a garden area - the smaller it is, the more compact each of the functional zones will be.
If you have a small space, you can limit yourself small house, beds, a gazebo and compact, picturesque flower beds around the perimeter. The width of the paths should also correspond to the available area, and not take up most of it.
Elongated shape
The elongated shape forces the use design techniques, allowing you to visually correct the situation:
- To visually expand the area, it must be properly zoned. Low bushes, hedges, or arches entwined with plants are perfect as a divider.
- Color accent can also play an important role: the narrow part is used for planting tall trees and bright flowers, and the wide part - small plants cold shades.
If you can’t cope with this task on your own, you can turn to professionals who will tell you how to plan plantings on your site.
L-shaped territory
A plot of this shape has one undeniable advantage: one of its parts is out of sight. This feature allows the protruding part to be used as a place for outbuildings or a lounge area.
These options are common for territories with any area; specific changes are made depending on the number of acres.
Construction of 6 acres
When planning a plot of 6 acres, you need to decide on the location of the house, greenhouse with beds, recreation area and household buildings. The house is being built on the northern border in such a way that in the future it will not obscure the planting areas. For fruit trees, a plot is allocated in the direction from north to south. They are placed at a distance of three meters, from each other, in a checkerboard pattern.
The layout of a summer cottage along the cardinal points involves the construction of utility blocks along the southern side, where you can install a greenhouse and lay out beds.
Marking 15 acres
If you have 15 acres, there will be no problems with the location of buildings and the organization of all the necessary areas. The vast territory allows you to freely erect buildings and plant many crops. The design of a site can consist of several stylistic directions.
When figuring out how to arrange everything on a plot of 15 acres, you can not adhere to clear forms, but arrange decorative elements and flower arrangements in a chaotic manner. This will not spoil the appearance of the garden, but on the contrary will make it brighter and more unusual.
Landscaping a dacha area is a rather interesting and creative process that requires compliance with a number of standards and rules. If you approach this event with all your imagination and responsibility, the result will delight you for many years.
People who have a harmoniously landscaped plot at their disposal are the happiest gardeners in the world, regardless of the chosen landscape strategy. After all, gardeners are a very diverse, motley crowd and everyone has their own vision of how to arrange a garden with their own hands. Many are introverts who find joy and solace in connecting with nature. Private spaces tend to reflect their solitary nature, whether they are artists, philosophers, or travelers. They invite only carefully selected, one might even say selected, people into their space. Some of them, however, are true extroverts who create vibrant functional spaces, which are based on the principle “the more, the better.” Small architectural forms rule here, and plants become the main characters. Every aspect of these gardens has its own function and purpose. Let's see how to design a user-friendly garden, matching all your needs and temperament.
How to arrange a garden: entrance
Create a cozy entrance. Every good novel has a chapter that sets the mood for the entire work. Like this, everyone nice garden should have an entrance that should be the starting point for the story. While the entrance to an artist's or philosopher's garden may be a tightly locked gate, the entrance to an extrovert's garden may be transparent and inviting. If possible, leave gates slightly open - this is only for the better. This creates a cozy invitation that doesn't require the recipient's signature.
The right solution for a path in the garden
Preparation: the wider the better. Good garden design suggests that once a guest enters the garden, he or she can easily navigate the space. The width, shape and substrate of the trail continue to tell the story. A narrower, more winding path invites exploration, creates mystery, intrigue and slows down the visitor's pace. Thus, attention to detail is paid. Straight, wide paths more utilitarian in relation to the movement of visitors from one point to another.
An acceptable width for a typical garden path is generally 3 ½ - 4 feet, although paths intended for solo walking can be as narrow as 2 feet. An extrovert's garden, however, can boast paths that are 5 or even 6 feet wide. The extra width allows more than two visitors to walk side by side and have conversations.