How to plan a site so that every square meter of the territory is used efficiently? First you need to make a detailed plan. As a rule, the land is conditionally divided into three zones. The first of them is reserved for the house and all the outbuildings, the second - for the garden and the garden, and the third - for the recreation area. Let's consider them in more detail.
Zone One
How to plan a summer cottage correctly? Keep in mind that it is best to build a house in the northern part of the territory. The best option is when the windows face east and west. Otherwise, the rooms will be very hot on the south side and cold on the north side. In the southern part of the house it is best to equip a veranda or terrace. This will prevent excessive heating of the residential building in the summer and its freezing in the winter. The beauty and special charm of the house will help to give decorative plants planted around the perimeter.
Zone Two
The territory reserved for beds and gardens may not have clear boundaries. When planting fruitful crops, consider your own taste preferences. Pay special attention to the design of irrigation systems and paths.
How to plan a summer cottage so that even from a small area to collect a serious crop? This will help geometric breakdown of the territory with the help of beds having a rectangular shape. First, sketch a plan of the plot on paper : draw the contours of the house, outbuildings, as well as mark the places already occupied by trees, shrubs, etc.
Vegetable cultivation is best done in a place protected from the north wind and well-lit. The territory that you want to set aside for the garden should be south of the house. Plant shrubs along the northern and eastern borders of the proposed beds, if the site is not naturally protected from winds by a forest belt.
How to plan a site so that there is enough space for everything conceived? Give each crop a clear place, at first you can use the soil between the trees, as small seedlings are unable to obscure the beds.
When planning the location of plants, consider their height so that low ones are not obscured by high ones.
Zone Three
How to plan a site so that it has to rest? Take care of the construction of a garden gazebo - it will protect you from torrential rain, and from the heat of the sun. Grapes or hops planted around the perimeter will provide comfort and shade. Near the arbor you can break flower beds, equip a decorative fountain or dig a pond.
Small area
How to plan a plot of 6 acres? Use the tips below to organize a small area with the maximum benefit for you.
To avoid future troubles, coordinate your plans with your neighbors. If, for example, your gazebo is located next to someone’s cesspool, you can forget about the rest.
The axial line of tree planting should be located no closer than 2-2.5 m from the fence, so as not to obscure the strategically important neighboring beds. In addition, keep in mind that your garden plantings may after some time suffer from the shade created by overgrown trees.
Traditionally, the facade of the house faces the street, in front of it is a flower garden. However, if there is heavy traffic on your street, you can build a home in the back of the site so that the roar of the motors is not so audible. Accurate calculation of each planning element will be the key to success.
How to plan a plot of 10 acres?
As expected, we first draw up a detailed plan on paper. On a site of this size, you can arrange not only the house and beds. Think about what you would like to see in this territory - a garage, a playground, a bathhouse, a pond? Then decide on the sizes of each element and mark everything on the plan.
The house is usually located at a distance of five to six meters from the borders of the site, not closer.
How to plan a plot of 12 acres?
The lucky owner of twelve hundred parts should first of all decide on what purposes to use the existing territory. If there is no time for the garden, then it is better not to plant labor-intensive crops or at least minimize their number.
For more detailed planning, take two sheets of paper. On one of them draw a plot on a scale of 1: 100 (1 cm = 1 m) with all existing buildings and plantings, mark the cardinal points. On the other, make a list of what you would like to plant or build, and also indicate the reasons why the plan is difficult to implement. Thus, it will be much easier to draw up a real plan of action.
Pay particular attention to the location of the trees. Draw circles on paper (you need compasses), the diameter of which is equal to the distance between the trunks of mature trees. For example, pears are planted a maximum of eight meters apart. Consequently, the diameter of the circle for these trees should be equal to eight centimeters. Now it is important to optimally place all the circles in the drawing. Naturally, you cannot do without small transformations in reality, but the correct structure of the territory should be formed at the planning stage.
If the area allows, lay decorative paths, arrange garden sculptures and dig a small pond.
Good advice
- The green lawn and recreation area can be separated from the compost pit by rows of berry bushes. The latter will help to mask unsightly heaps so that they are not visible from the veranda or from the windows of the house. A small raspberry on the southern side of the territory will come in handy.
- A green fence looks much more beautiful than a fence . She will act as a protector from the wind, and a space limiter.
- It is advisable to have a playground and a lawn near the house. Toddlers must be constantly in sight.
- How to plan a site located on a slope? If the slope is southern, it is recommended to build a house in the highest zone, if eastern or western - at the northern border of the territory, but if the northern one (considered the least successful option), then closer to the western border.
- If the site is narrow, erect a dwelling near its shorter part. This will make it possible to use the land as efficiently as possible: the area becomes not so fragmented, there is enough space in front of the house from the entrance side, there is also more space for the garden.
- Be sure to take into account the sanitary standards governing the distance between buildings. So, from the windows of the house to sheds and other household structures, if they contain birds or cattle, there should be at least fifteen meters, to garbage containers and toilets - at least twenty. The distance from the compost pit or farmyard to the cellar is at least seven meters.
- How to plan the site in order not to suffer from flooding in the future? Before dividing the territory into zones, determine the groundwater level. If necessary, drainage is important. Of course, such information can be requested from the district architect, but it is better to check everything yourself. To do this, at the end of summer, you need to dig a hole about two meters deep closer to the border of the site. After the water settles, measure the distance from its surface to the surface of the soil. If it turns out to be less than one meter, it is necessary to drain the site, and if less than one and a half - drainage is recommended, but not necessary.
- How to plan a site if its area is small? A well-mowed lawn, stone-paved areas and moss will help expand the space.
Conclusion
We examined the importance of careful site planning. Photos of different options are presented in the article. Rely on the experience of other happy owners of land plots and connect your own imagination - then you will succeed!