Each gardener, of course, wants to have not only a rich harvest, but also a beautiful summer cottage. Do-it-yourself arrangement, of course, takes a lot of time and effort, but it saves the budget significantly, and the work will be done wonderfully. As for the services of a landscape designer, often they are unreasonably expensive. We will talk about
how to equip a summer cottage with our own hands in this article.
Any work on earth begins with planning. The cottage plot is no exception. Do-it-yourself arrangement requires a mandatory creative approach, so try to draw every detail while there is inspiration.
If you still do not have a fence, then you should think carefully about its choice. Usually the main fence has a height of human growth or a little more, and the decorative fences inside the plot are 30-60 cm. You should start with the fence because it not only fulfills its main purpose, but also must be in harmony with the overall planned project. The material for the fence can be very different: from cinder blocks to polycarbonate, which would make a good crate. It is worth considering that at certain times of the day the fence will cast a shadow on the lawn, and not all flowers will be able to grow there if it is made very “deaf”.
Put things in order and clear a place for further work. It should not resemble an abandoned wasteland, but a residential summer cottage. Do-it-yourself arrangement is not done in one sitting, and often stretches beyond more than one season, because you always need to patch, repair, and plaster something. Be prepared for the fact that after a while you will want to move away from the original plan.
What, if not flowers, is the best way to decorate a summer cottage? With your own hands you can build an excellent flowerbed, and using only improvised materials. But first you need to deal with the tracks on the site. If you come up with a beautiful design, they will very well harmonize in general with the entire layout. For example, embossed gravel paths contrast nicely with a green lawn. And you can make a very economical tile from wooden ends. Concrete paths will serve you for more than one decade, and among the many options it’s a sin not to choose a tile to your taste. Due to the huge range and durability, it is in greatest demand.
Further, you can already refine the summer cottage. Do-it-yourself arrangement of a flower bed will delight you. This is really a very exciting and interesting activity. Flowers must be selected so that they bloom the entire season, from April to October. The tallest plants or a small shrub are placed in the center of the flower bed, and then the site is planted with low and creeping plants. Primroses, crocuses, hyacinths, snowdrops are ideal as primroses. Next comes the turn of the flowering of tulips, daisies, lilies of the valley. And chrysanthemums, dahlias and asters bloom in late autumn.
Do not forget to maintain the correct combination of colors in the flowerbed, and also take into account their exactingness for soil, watering and fertilizers. Remember that not all flowers love the neighborhood, and some cannot even tolerate light penumbra.