Site planning: how to correctly plan the territory

Compared with the purchase of ready-made suburban housing, individual construction has a lot of advantages, because in this case you have the opportunity to implement their most cherished ideas. However, the construction of a country house is impossible without planning a site in the process of which you will have to take into account a lot of important nuances.

Let's consider in more detail, what is the proper planning of the site, what to consider when preparing it and how to properly dispose of the territory. Today, "House of Dreams" will try to answer all questions from readers about the proper planning of the territory, besides, if you look through the entire publication, then below you will find magic tips for planning the site according to feng shui.

How to start the planning of the plot

The planning of the land area always begins with a detailed evaluation of the following characteristics:

• soil type;
• presence / absence of groundwater;
• degree of natural illumination;
• the terrain;
• shape and size.

Based on these criteria, you will be able to more accurately determine your plans and how to implement them. For example, the type of soil depends on the possibility of growing certain crops. If there are groundwater on the site, then before drainage it is necessary to carry out drainage work. The degree of natural illumination facilitates the process of choosing the location for the house, farm buildings and other garden objects. From the characteristics of the terrain depends on the style of the site, the location of objects, as well as the holding of engineering systems. And the shape and size of the territory will help you determine the zones and landscape design.

Let's say you have already made a detailed assessment of the available territory and now you have the task of planning a site so that all the necessary facilities are placed on it using the useful space to the maximum. We proceed to the implementation of the planned plan, guided by the following criteria:

1. Location of the house

If you purchased a plot for building a house, then in the planning process, you first need to choose its location. When it comes to planning a standard rectangular area, the choice of the location of the residential area is determined by aesthetic moments, as well as the convenience of entry and entry into the house. If the site has an atypical shape, then the search for the optimal location under the house depends on such factors as the feature of the relief, the level of slope, the size of the plot, etc.

For example, when planning a narrow and a long plot, it is recommended to organize a residential area in the narrowest part so that the house is located at the end to the main entrance. If it is necessary to plan a plot with a slope, then take into account that in this case the house should be on the highest elevation, t. This location provides a maximum view of the territory and excludes the possibility of flooding.

Regardless of the shape and size of the plot, the place for the construction of the house should provide the maximum comfort of entry and entry into the building. If the house is combined with a garage, it is rational that the building should be as close as possible to the access roads. If the garage is located separately, the house can be located in any part of the territory, but it is desirable that the distance between the house and the entrance to the site is at least 5-6 meters.

2. Location of outbuildings

As a rule, outbuildings are located in the most remote areas of the site. This allows you to hide unsightly objects from prying eyes and free up the bulk of the territory. However, the planning of economic buildings on the site primarily depends on the purpose of the facilities. Obviously, it is more convenient to place a shed, a workshop, a building for storage of garden attributes in the most remote and darkened areas. But the location of the garage in the first place will depend on the passage of entry roads, and if it comes to the equipment of the greenhouse, then you have to push off from the most illuminated areas.

3. Location of the garden and garden

Before planning the garden and vegetable garden on the site it is important to determine the location of absolutely all buildings. As a rule, it is recommended to organize a zone for cultivation of fruit plants at the southern boundary of the site, but it must be taken into account that the buildings, be it a house, a barn or a fence, cast a shadow, which can adversely affect the crop and the development of plants. If some part of the territory is darkened most of the daylight, use it to arrange garden paths, lawns, etc., and for growing garden crops, choose a more lit place.

Traditionally, the garden has a rectangular shape with parallel rows of beds. However, if you are the owner, for example, of a corner or triangular plot, then for a more convenient layout in the organization of the garden you can abandon the established canons. For example, in a triangular area, the garden can be located in the outermost part and have the shape of the same triangle or irregular rectangle, becausethis will visually hide the disproportion of the territory. To rationally use the area of ​​the corner territory, in the narrowest part of it you can arrange a garden with fruit trees or arrange beds.

In addition, in order to correctly plan the plot of land, do not forget to allocate space for the organization of the front garden. Since this zone, basically, is intended for growing flowers and decorating landscape design, it is most convenient to have a front garden on the adjacent territory, near the central entrance.

4. Location of the recreation area

Choosing the location of the recreation area on the site depends on the amount of free territory and objects used. If the rest area includes only a gazebo or a place for dining out in the open air, it is most convenient to place it in the backyard, in the most secluded and darkened place. Here you can also arrange an area for outdoor activities, for example, a sports corner. But if you want to supplement your site with a children's playground, think about this arrangement so that it can be easily seen, and at the same time it is in the shade.

If you plan to equip a recreation area with a sauna, first of all consider the convenience of communication. In addition, the bath should be in the most intimate, hidden from prying eyes of the garden. If necessary, this object can be decorated with trees, shrubs or vertical landscaping, making it a harmonious detail of the landscape.

In addition to competent zoning, the planning of a suburban or suburban area also includes a choice of style of landscape design. First of all, this issue depends on the size and shape of the territory, as well as the features of the terrain.

Remember that all zones and objects on the site must be in harmony with each other, emphasizing the natural peculiarity of the territory. To ensure that individual zones of the site do not look alien to each other, use suitable landscape techniques - take care of the unity of the composition, emphasize details with lighting, combine different shades, break up areas with the help of paths and bridges, etc.

Magic Feng Shui tips

The plot layout will help you realize the dream of an ideal home. And that's why, in addition to strict rules and regulations, in this process I want to make a little magic. The oldest teaching of feng shui takes into account not only the convenience and rationality of the site layout, but also gives interesting recommendations on the improvement of the territory and its filling with positive energies.

For example, if in the south-west side of the garden to equip a zone for family recreation, this will help you avoid quarrels and conflicts with loved ones.

In the eastern part of the site, the energy that is responsible for our health dominates. To activate its strength, in this zone it is recommended to equip a bath, pool or sports ground.

If you want to improve your financial situation, set a red object in the northern and south-eastern part of the territory or plant flower beds and flower beds in these places.

In addition, according to the rules of Feng Shui, the entrance to the site must be wide and spacious. Very good, if the entrance gate is decorated with flower arches, beautiful emblems and paired statuettes, tk.all these elements will bring to your house favorable energies.

The planning of the plot does not tolerate haste and bustle. Before undertaking the realization of such an important task, carefully study all the existing nuances and think about what an ideal site should look like in your presentation. Through time, the efforts are necessarily transformed into a comfortable country house with a beautiful and well-maintained territory.