Complex landscaping and landscaping of the site
To create a cozy green patio you need to plan and implement a set of activities. The complex approach to landscaping and improvement of the adjacent territory implies several directions:
- erection of hedges, arches, walls, arbours and pergolas, vertical landscaping of facades,
- breakdown of lawn( roll or ground floor) and elements of the garden landscape( alpine hills, flower beds, etc.)
- planting trees and shrubs( fruit or ornamental),
- creating a fountain, outdoor pool, pond or other reservoir,
- arrangement of a playground.
Of course, not all areas may be of interest to you, but each stage in itself is a complex, time-consuming exercise and requires careful study, the presence of certain skills or successful experience. Therefore, landscape designers to get the ideal result for gardening of the adjacent territory recommend taking the help of a professional or at least spending time studying all aspects that will make a clear plan of action.
The main stages of landscaping with your own hands - planning
If you are confident in your abilities or just want to learn a new kind of activity - gardening and landscaping yourself, then we offer a tentative plan of action and a few recommendations from the professionals of this case.
Always start with creating a mental image of the site. To do this, we should look away from the immediate desires with a look at what we have. Perhaps the trees and shrubs that are already growing on the site can perfectly fit into the ideal image of your oasis.
It is not superfluous to recall the main precept of the landscape designer-lover: do no harm! After all, every careful owner must understand that he lives in a certain microcosm where the ecosystem is balanced - differently in this area and for these climatic conditions can not be. Therefore, the person's task is not to do everything in his own way, but to achieve an ideal result, taking advantage of what he has. So, the planting of ornamental crops, which have already proven themselves in the area and have a different flowering period, will provide your site with a delight for sight and smell for the entire warm season.
Another important factor for obtaining an excellent result - a beautiful site where everything is blooming and green, is compliance with the rules for planting trees and shrubs. Do not be greedy and try to "cram unintended" - with this approach, plants will experience a deficit of sunlight, and therefore, will not be able to please you in full force. Approach the creation of the image of an ideal site from a rational point of view, consider all the wishes and needs of family members or tenants of an ennobled home, transfer your plan to paper, divide it into smaller steps.
The main stages of landscaping with your own hands - the water supply system
When the approximate plan of works on integrated landscaping and gardening of the adjacent territory and the image of the future ennobled area have already developed in your head and on paper, and between them there is no conflict, you can proceed to the next very important stage -water supply system of the site.
Listen to the advice, do not take the time and money to build a well-thought-out, correct irrigation system! This for many years will save you from unnecessary problems and physical exertion.
- If you decide to fence your plot or the surrounding area with a hedge or plan to equip a vertical landscaping of the facade, an open terrace, a balcony - be sure to lay a drainage system along the planned perimeter.
- If you dream of growing in a fairly dry and hot climate moisture-loving plants - apples, peaches, etc. - be sure to take care of the constant watering for each tree. And then you can enjoy not only the most beautiful sight of a flowering garden, but also taste sweet, useful fruits from your own garden.
- Naturally, the arrangement of any reservoir implies the existence of a functioning supply and drainage system.
- And even a gazebo or pergola, twined with grapes, will not look so attractive if it is broken down on arid soil without additional supply of life-giving moisture.
- What to say about the lawn! It does not matter whether you decide to break the decorative parterre lawn for purely aesthetic purposes, to grow natural greens or to lay a purchased roll of grass - watering here is of the utmost importance. This applies to the arrangement of the green lawn, and care for it.
We have considered two main stages of an integrated approach to the arrangement of a cozy patio. The further actions will differ depending on the chosen direction, and you can familiarize with them you can on other pages of our site. Compliance with the proposed recommendations will ensure you an easy and quick end of the business!