Every year, the number of plants on our planet is steadily decreasing. Natural disasters, deforestation for industrial purposes lead to the weakening of the "lungs of the Earth", which, in turn, negatively affects our health. And although recent events have been held aimed at landscaping the city, nevertheless, in many megacities you can’t breathe clean healing air. And not everyone can afford to go on vacation outside the city or to the ecologically clean areas of the country.
However, there is a great way out of this situation! You can create your own oasis and perform gardening of a personal plot. Such a solution to the problem will not only provide you with clean air near the house, but will also become a fascinating hobby for the whole family. Plus, your house will be transformed, it will become completely unique.
Where to start landscaping the site?
First of all, you need to create a sketch of the landscape plan. How to do it? You need to take a blank sheet of paper and draw on it the entire house area along with the house, as if you were looking at it from above. The fence can be marked with a normal line. On the plan it should be noted the size of the house, the length and width of the plot, as well as the distance from the building to the fence. If the site already has trees, bushes, flower beds, stone paths and a reservoir, then they should also be noted.
The next stage is creative. It is necessary to think up what exactly the gardening of the territory of your house plot will consist in. Landscaping has a huge variety of styles. The main thing is to take into account the size of the site. If the area allows, then from the side of the facade of the house you can break a lawn with a stone walkway and single trees or bushes. In the back yard you can place a cozy gazebo, hidden from prying eyes, or arrange a place for a barbecue. In the depths of the adjoining area, a decorative fountain or pond will look great.
The landscaping project should be carefully thought out. It is better to give preference to several types of plants with bright flowers or leaves of different shades of not only green, but also brown, red, red or even blue. After the idea is thought out, it should be noted on the plan the location of future garden decorations and new buildings: arbors, fountains, ponds, terraces for relaxation. All structures should be harmoniously combined with each other.
Practical part
After the landscaping of the plot is carefully thought out on paper, you can proceed to the practical implementation of your idea. First you need to clean the area from debris, dried snags and plants. All structures that are not provided for by the landscaping plan must be dismantled, and the extra trees must be removed. Perhaps in some places the surface of the earth will need to be leveled.
You can install a gazebo, pond or pond on your own, but to get a quality result, it is better to contact specialists who will perform all the necessary work. Further landscaping consists of marking places for planting ornamental plants and bushes. Success will largely depend on soil quality. If the land is poor in fertilizer, then most plants will be frail, which does not add appeal to the general landscape. So that the efforts are not wasted, it is better to first conduct an analysis of soil samples and, if necessary, perform soil fertilizer according to the recommendations of the laboratory. Now it remains only to choose the suitable plants and learn about the features of caring for them.
Gardening of the external part of the personal plot
The outer part includes the territory that runs along the perimeter, separating the site from neighbors or undeveloped land. A green hedge that protects you from prying eyes will look very harmonious. It can be launched both around the perimeter, and partially. Such a fence is a great alternative to boring and familiar wooden or metal fences. A hedge can be not only shrubs in one or two rows, but also fruit or decorative fruit trees.
A double-row hedge can consist of both trees and shrubs: rose bushes, gooseberries or currants, lilacs, jasmine or honeysuckle. Such landscaping of the site will not only protect you from the eyes of passers-by, but also delight you with a pleasant aroma during the spring flowering period.
Landscaping of the interior of the site
The inner part is the territory that directly adjoins the building. Here you can fully express your imagination: beautiful flower beds and flower beds, border plants, garden paths, artificial ponds, waterfalls and fountains. Particular attention should be paid to climbing crops: ivy, wild grapes, a variety of creepers. Since they require support, such plants can be used to hide unsightly fences, outbuildings or any defects in landscape design under their foliage. Places for relaxation (gazebos, altankas, verandas) can also be decorated with "bindweed." To ennoble the inner part of the courtyard, it is appropriate to use unpretentious ampelous plants: fuchsia, petunia, and surfinia, which will gracefully drop from hanging planters, flowerpots and baskets.
Arrangement of the intermediate part of the local area
This part of the site is designed to ennoble the entire territory and is located in places accessible to the eye: in recreation areas, opposite entrance doors or windows. Landscaping of the site in this zone is perhaps the most laborious and responsible. This territory is usually very extensive and always attracts special attention. That is why, when performing intermediate landscaping of a personal plot, you should worry about the drainage system, the possibility of watering and irrigation. Given the large area of this landscape zone, you can resort to the creation of a lawn that will go well with rockery or rock garden.
Some Tips for Beginner Landscapers
In landscape design, whether it is landscaping a city or a separate personal plot, you should be guided by some small rules that will protect against serious mistakes.
1. It’s better to plant less than to overdo it.
2. Trees should not be planted close to the house, because over time they will begin to obscure the windows, dampness and mold may appear in the rooms.
3. It is necessary to strictly adhere to the prepared landscape plan.
4. When buying shrubs or trees, ask the seller how big they will be in a few years.
5. Better to avoid straight lines when creating landscaping. Let the paths and flower beds be twisting, so the garden will seem larger.
6. Lawns require constant care. Therefore, if you do not have enough free time, then it is better to refuse the lawn.