The garden can not only be famous for its harvest, but also be attractive. It can be easily entered into landscape design if you know the subtleties of design. Current trends help to understand that vegetables can be as beautiful as flowers. Therefore, they have the right to grow near the house and even act as decorative additions to the landscape. You can find out about the pros and cons of a private garden in the design of the garden and house territory, design features in details from this article.

Pros and cons of a private garden in landscaping

The location of a private garden on the site has both pros and cons.

• The main advantages are:
• Always a fresh crop.
• Original, distinctive design of the site.
• Savings due to the availability of their own vegetables, berries, fruits and herbs.
• Constant presence in the fresh air, which is good for health.
• Regular physical activity, which helps to accustom both themselves and children to work, the fight against laziness.
• The ability to bring and keep fit in a short time.
• Health will also be in good shape, which is very important.
• Getting aesthetic pleasure in the form of beautiful beds, garden and horticultural crops, flowers. As well as the opportunity to boast to neighbors and friends of a beautiful and thoughtful design of the territory near the house or cottage.

• There are few disadvantages, but still they are:
• The need to work in the garden for a crop.
• The garden is not suitable for lazy and very busy people at their main jobs.
• It is necessary to be engaged in beds daily.

However, the benefits are much greater. If you plan to create a garden - do not give up your dreams. Moreover, it can be hidden in the landscape design of the site from prying eyes.

How to hide a garden in landscaping

In countries in the territory of the post-Soviet space, preference was always given to practicality rather than decorative landscape. Of course, there were certain rules for planting plants, but they were not determined by the beauty of the site, but were aimed at their best growth. In a completely different way, the inhabitants of many European countries, for example, France, approached the creation of the garden.

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The practical and aesthetic side of the issue is important there. Today, everyone has the opportunity to make the garden a neat and attractive element of the garden. By the way, such a design will help to achieve not only the desired decorative component, but also significantly facilitate the process of caring for the beds.

If you want to hide the garden from prying eyes, you can do this in one of the following ways:

1. Make sure that the garden is not visible from the porch, wicket or relaxation areas thanks to trellises with vines. You can use grapes, honeysuckle, hops, lemongrass.
2. Create a hedge, for example, from a berry, currant, gooseberry or chokeberry.
3. You can choose a plant composition of plants of different heights.
4. An alternative solution is to use decorative details on buildings, including hedges, flower arches, gates, etc.
5. It is appropriate to divert attention from the garden with an attractive element. Such can be a flowering hydrangea shrub, a bright flower garden, a pond or an alpine hill.

And also you can always not hide, but bring the garden to the fore, making it a component of the overall design. In this case, it should be special in terms of the shape of the beds, their location or the use of certain crops.

Do-it-yourself landscaping of a summer cottage

You can do it yourself with a spectacular and stylistically correct landscape design of a summer cottage. The main thing is to know the algorithm and follow it exactly. Sophisticated vegetable beds will allow you to feast on delicious vegetables or herbs, and enjoy the picturesque design of the site.

Location planning

The first integral stage of the development of the garden in landscape design is the planning of the project, namely: the place where everything will be located. It is advisable to first consider the placement of zones, and then draw a plan on paper. Such an approach to business will guarantee that even on several hundred square meters it will be possible to plant healthy vegetables, delicious berries and beautiful flowers.

Important! To separate the zones, you can use visual methods, for example, a game of colors (make the area with flowers bright, with vegetables exclusively green), apply light sources (beautiful lights or, on the contrary, spot lights) or give preference to more practical elements. The latter include low fences, walkways and even full-fledged partitions.

Moreover, experts do not recommend mixing the garden and the garden. In an ideal performance, the picture looks like when separate places were allocated for these territories. One of the possible options: beds - on the sunny side, flowers - where it is convenient to enjoy their beauty, trees - under the windows to create a shadow or in the corner of the courtyard. Pay attention to the selection of the size of the garden. It is not necessary to make it big. Enough and small, where the most important or most delicious for the owner of the culture will grow.

How to choose a garden style

For maximum aesthetics of the house and garden areas, it is worth deciding on the desired style, in which the entire territory will be designed. When the choice is made, you need to adhere to the rules and recommendations so that the site really pleases with aesthetics and harmony.

Popular destinations:

1. Oriental. It is called the most unusual. The main elements are pebbles and crushed stone used for decoration. The stone is selected according to the color scheme and size for overall harmony. It is permissible to use any other cobblestones. An interesting addition is a small pond. It is important that the water in it does not spur and does not disturb the soil, so attention should be paid to a good drainage system. Among the required plants: bamboo (even a low fence can be made from it), boxwood.
2. Rustic. It is also called country and rural. The main advantages are simplicity and rustic comfort. The direction is natural and simple. Characteristics: simple plants, the use of old utensils and even unnecessary things for decoration. The materials used are stone, wood and vine, used both to create furniture and fences.
3. Modern. This is an interesting direction, including several styles, including modern, cubism, minimalism. For walkways, terraces and fences, concrete or stone slabs are suitable. Between themselves, flower beds must be on the same level, their preferred shape is a square or a circle. The main task of this style is the thoughtfulness of small things and clear geometry.
4. Regular. It is also called geometric. This is an interesting area where the strictness of lines and the strict observance of stylistic standards are important. Lawns and beds should be even, flower beds and other garden elements are arranged symmetrically. An introduction to the landscape design of a fountain or statue is acceptable.
5. Alpine. The emphasis is on the decorative side. Most often they prefer wild-growing plants, which are located in multi-level flower beds, supplemented with pebbles and stones. According to this technology, garden crops are planted, which looks impressive and unusual.
6. Landscape. This is the most calm and natural direction for gardening. In addition to garden crops, spruce and coniferous shrubs are involved. It is permissible to construct an artificial reservoir, for example, a pond or even a stream.

There are other styles for the design of garden and garden plots: Mediterranean, English, French and even exotic. You can always give them preference if you want to add a touch of originality or sophistication to the design of the garden, house and garden territory.

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Blueprints

Remember that even the smallest vegetable garden requires careful planning. When the first sketch is done, the style is selected, it is time to start developing drawings for the site. For these purposes, you can contact a specialist, use a special program or make an approximate option by hand. Be sure to consider the size.

A garden preliminarily depicted on paper will make it possible to analyze the site and make adjustments if necessary. Experts recommend delaying the year (until the next landing) with the implementation of the plan, considering, in particular, the placement of new beds to make a final decision and to understand whether the embodied idea suits you. Life and comfort requirements can make their own adjustments. It may be necessary to modify something, but to refuse something. And only then can we proceed to full-scale action. However, if you are completely sure, the lapping stage can be omitted.

How to make beds

The organization of convenient beds is very important. The process is completely individual for each person: one is comfortable with a clear structure and identical areas with planted plants, while others prefer a more chaotic arrangement. In any case, a responsible approach to the organization of beds will allow you to plan your own planting. Experts recommend a closer look at the clear geometric contours. This will allow to achieve maximum convenience and visual accents in landscape design. And also on the site will always remain a sense of order and cleanliness.

Important! High beds primarily place greens and crops that require considerable effort to care for. And this procedure will be facilitated due to the fact that the flowerbed is raised, which means that the forces will be spent with maximum efficiency.

To solve the problem with imperfect (that is, unsuitable for easy cultivation, for example, acidic, clay, impurities, etc.) soil should pay attention to high beds. This method will allow not only to monitor the organic and mineral components of the soil, but also to cultures feel comfortable, and people can count on a good harvest and achieve originality in the design of the garden. Of course, such an approach requires investment both in time and in strength, but all this will return in full, and most importantly - the back will not hurt after weeding.

It is worth considering the following recommendations:

• Do not make the beds too wide - they should have good access;
• you need to try in practice different design options in order to understand what is more convenient in each case;
• you can make beds of any length, most importantly - the ability to freely reach the middle of the track.

It is very important to think about how to divide the zone allotted for the garden into beds. Perhaps you should choose paths as a separator, or maybe wicker fences or hedges will be a more comfortable option. It is absolutely not necessary to give preference to the "grandmother" method, and to make beds in rows. You can plant the plants in a wheel, a cart, or even in upright poles in order to aesthetically decorate a landscape and guarantee easy care. It all depends on the imagination and your own preferences for comfort.

Important! The ideal high bed is up to 90 cm wide and up to 100 cm high. This ensures easy plant care.

Interesting ideas of beds:

1. From ordinary boards, timber, slab (side parts of logs) or old lining. The main thing is to pay attention to durability. The wood is impregnated with special preparations that protect the material from rot. An alternative for processing is the use of copper sulfate. The technology is used to fence the beds.
2. With decorative sides. They are used to raise beds above the soil for easy maintenance and decoration of the site. As a fence, you can use glass or plastic, wicker parts made of twigs, slate, etc. Pre-make markings and grooves, and then the selected materials are driven in accordance with the selected geometric figure. The fenced place is covered with earth, and the beds become higher.
3. High beds due to their organization at an altitude of 1-1.5 m above the ground in any convenient way: in bulk or using suitable structures. They look original and impress with their reliability. Care will be as simple as possible. The design secret is protection against pests and weeds, as well as the edges of the beds will not be eroded. Any material can be used, but it is important that it is durable and strong. Masonry or concrete blocks are a good choice, but wood can also be used.
4. In flowerpots or containers. This can easily become the main accent or the original feature of the site. Suitable containers made of wood or plastic. It is advisable to use mobile and compact options. You can use barrels, basins and even old clay pots. But it is better to refuse to use automobile tires, since they emit toxic substances.
5. Tiered options. Their creation will take a lot of time, but it will turn out very original. In principle, you can purchase ready-made models in specialized stores, but making your own will allow you to be proud of your creation and save money. In such a bed, root crops or zucchini are planted on the lower tier, the middle one is used for greens, pepper, tomatoes or eggplant, and the upper one is given for beans or cucumbers for climbing crops. At the end of the harvest, planting of flowers is permissible.
6. Exclusive beds. It could be an old boat or even a bathtub with soil. You can make tables beds, from which guests will certainly be delighted. Any geometric compositions will also look extraordinary.

Garden Design Options

The choice of garden design is determined by the owner’s own preferences and his understanding of comfort.

There are many sources of inspiration, interesting options:

1. Fairytale Courtyard. It will appeal to those who want to add color to gray everyday life. Near the house there is a gazebo with walls twined with climbing plants for a pleasant pastime, and the garden itself is replete with flowers and greenery. The recreation area is in a separate place: benches, a wooden table fit perfectly into the landscape. The paths zone the space, the flowerbeds impress with well-groomed, the riot of colors pleasantly surprises. Most plants are perennial, so caring for them is simple.
2. Luxurious garden. This option will be appreciated also by persons of “blue blood”. The small area is well thought out to the details. A circle is formed in the center of the courtyard, from which paths run in different directions. Two central elements - a pool and a gazebo. All decorative plants are presented in red and green colors, and a brick fence of reddish stone separates them from the neat garden.
3. Option with greenhouses. He will delight those who approach the design of the garden from the practical side of the issue. Plants grow on even beds and in greenhouses. Thus, in the warm and cold season, you can enjoy healthy and fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet.
4. An ideal site for unity with nature and relaxation. The centerpiece is a neat lawn for a pleasant stay. Around it are bushes and trees protecting the recreation area from prying eyes. The latter is complemented by a table and chairs. And behind the trees there is a garden in the form of neat, equally sized plots for easy care.

You can additionally look at such original ideas:

1. Near the barbecue or barbecue area, you can plant a flower bed with herbs, which are mainly used as seasoning for meat or fish. This will allow you to decorate the site, and to ensure that the necessary spices are fresh at hand.
2. Creating beautiful paths will allow you to get rid of weeds, guarantee the convenience of gardening and maintain aesthetics. You can lay the paths with pebbles, gravel, sawdust or granite. Wood slabs look spectacular. And the transformation of pieces of ceramics, broken pots and stones into a chic panel or an ornament on a country stitch will make you proud of your skills.

Plant selection

In the garden, you can place absolutely any plants at your discretion, but observing some rules. The main thing is not to plant cultures nearby that have the ability to “survive” each other or that do not combine externally. With the right approach, a simple salad or carrot planted in rows can become a decoration in the garden.

When selecting ornamental plants for a garden, one must act in accordance with the following rules:

• definition of the general concept: the desire to create a single picture, a successful color combination, continuous flowering, etc .;
• selection of accents, i.e. dominant plants (usually large and expressive);
• selection of "partners" who emphasize their beauty and showiness;
• the choice of placeholders, acting as the background of the planting, masking the void and creating harmony among the plants;
• taking into account the volume and height of plants to create a nonlinear or linear flowering composition;
• analysis of the shape and structure of leaves, for example, curly and openwork will not be in harmony with strict;
• game with color and size: you can mix plants with small and large leaves, their tones;
• type of flowering and form of flowers - a design tool for specifying the nature of the composition;
• a continuous flowering relay will add brightness and allow you to enjoy the beauty of flowers almost all the time (except for the cold season).

In the garden, it is important to choose the "neighbors" so as to achieve a good harvest and avoid possible problems. Moreover, crops must be "moved" from the garden to the garden, that is, change their place of growth, replacing other plants for 1-2 years. This must be done to effectively use the nutrients accumulated in the soil and save fertilizers due to the alternation of "gluttonous" (for example, celery) with less demanding (for example, parsnip or peas) crops.

Modern garden design

The design of the garden in a modern cut is a combination of a fruit garden, a place for garden crops and flowers.

Important! Plants are selected taking into account climate and soil. You can’t just plant your favorite trees or garden crops, you need to choose suitable ones for the corresponding region so that they take root and delight with the crop.

The basic principles of modern design are as follows:

1. Trees are located around the perimeter of the garden so that they do not interfere with crops. The exception is that they have been allocated a special place.
2. Garden crops are planted in specially prepared flowerbeds of geometric shapes: rectangular, square, triangular.
3. There is no abundance of jewelry (elegant lamps, statues, monuments, figures, garden compositions, etc.). They are replaced by flower beds. And sometimes they refuse them.

If you want to achieve beauty, practicality, and convenience, you can follow this algorithm in design:

1. Flower decoration. They are presented in a huge variety: one-year, two-year and perennial. They can create a hedge or spread carpet. Gardeners are advised to choose bulbous perennials, and when planting, combine them with annuals, achieving a unique composition. Flower beds can be with borders, a discount or have a non-standard shape. A hedge is a great way to hide an old fence from prying eyes.
2. Decoration with shrubs and trees. They can be both fruit and decorative. An interesting option is the planting of trees and bushes between the beds. The main thing is that the latter should have enough light for full growth. Coniferous trees are ideal for creating a fence that will be green all year round.
3. Design Features. In small areas, it is worth abandoning massive elements. The entire space from buildings to plants should be small to create coziness and harmony. Ignoring strict angles and lines in favor of soft, streamlined, oval - a guarantee of visual expansion of the territory. But on impressive sites of size, you can freely install tall and dull fences, massive gazebos and plant tall trees.
4. Design of beds, entry / exit from the green zone. The main principles are dividing the site into zones, installing a fence if necessary, delimiting plants with boards in the form of borders or figures, using grass, decorative stones or gravel for decoration.

It is most convenient to evaluate garden design options by looking at ready-made solutions. This will allow you to consider different options, understand what you like and what I would like to replace. So it will be easier to think about the design of your site.

How to combine plants in the garden

Ideally selected plants are:

• calendula with basil, garlic, tomatoes, salad;
• rose with cabbage, beets, lettuce;
• peony with peas or beans;
• leek with celery;
• violet with coriander and kohlrabi;
• marigolds with dill or bell pepper;
• poppy seeds with carrots or garlic;
• red cabbage with spinach or peas;
• cloves with cabbage and onions.

Important! The proposed combinations are selected based on the assumption that one culture will protect another from pests and infection by diseases. As well as the combination of the most successful for a good harvest.

It is possible to design a beautiful site without any special time, financial and physical expenses. In fact, the main cost item is the development of the author’s design, which includes the purchase of seeds, seedlings and decorative elements. Using a grassy lawn or acquiring low-cost crops is an opportunity to minimize costs.

A beautiful garden and flower garden are the result of the gardener's fantasy and his creative potential. To save time and energy, it is worth planting perennials. And curly every year you can slightly change the design, changing the direction of growth. The main thing is not to be afraid of experiments, and then everything will turn out.