Every year the number of plants on our planetsteadily decreasing. Natural cataclysms, mass forest deforestation for industrial purposes lead to the weakening of the "light of the Earth", which, in turn, has a negative impact on our health. And although recently there have been events aimed at greening the city, nevertheless, in many megalopolises you can’t breathe clean healing air. And not everyone can afford to choose to rest outside the city or in ecologically clean areas of the country.
However, there is an excellent way out of the currentsituation! You can create your own oasis and garden your backyard. Such a solution to the problem will not only provide you with clean air around the house, but also become a fascinating hobby for the whole family. Plus, your house will be transformed, it will be completely unique and inimitable.
First you need to create a sketchlandscape plan. How to do it? You need to take a clean sheet of paper and draw on it the entire house adjoining plot with the house, as if you are looking at it from above. The fence can be marked with a normal line. The plan should note the size of the house, the length and width of the site, as well as the distance from the building to the fence. If there are already trees, bushes, flower beds, stone paths and a reservoir, they should also be noted.
Следующий этап – творческий.It is necessary to figure out what exactly will be the greening of the territory of your house adjoining plot. Landscape design has a huge variety of styles. The main thing - to take into account the size of the site. If the area allows, from the front of the house you can break the lawn with a stone path and single trees or bushes. In the backyard you can arrange a cozy gazebo, hidden from prying eyes, or arrange a place for a barbecue. In the depths of the local area will look great decorative fountain or pond.
The landscaping project must be carefully thought out.It is better to give preference to several species of plants with bright flowers or leaves of different shades not only green, but also brown, red, red or even blue. After the idea is thought out, it is necessary to note on the plan the location of future garden decorations and new buildings: gazebos, fountains, ponds, and terraces for relaxation. All facilities must be harmoniously combined with each other.
After the landscaping plot is thoroughthought out on paper, you can proceed to the practical implementation of their ideas. First you need to clean up the area from debris, dried snags and plants. All structures that are not included in the landscaping plan must be dismantled, and excess trees must be removed. It may be necessary to level the ground in some places.
Смонтировать беседку, пруд или водоем можно и on their own, but to get a quality result, it is better to contact the specialists who will perform all the necessary work. Further landscaping of the territory consists of marking places for planting ornamental plants and bushes. Success will largely depend on the quality of the soil. If the land is poor in fertilizer, then most of the plants will be frail, which will not add to the attractiveness of the overall landscape. So that efforts are not wasted, it is better to first analyze the soil samples and, if necessary, to fertilize the soil according to the recommendations of the laboratory. Now it remains only to choose the suitable plants and learn about the features of their care.
The outer part includes the territory passingalong the perimeter, separating the plot from its neighbors or undeveloped land. A green hedge that protects you from prying eyes will look quite harmonious. It can be started up both around the perimeter and partially. Such a fence is a great alternative to boring and familiar wooden or metal fencing. A hedge can be not only shrubs in one or two rows, but also fruit or ornamental fruit trees.
A dual row hedge can consist oftrees and shrubs: rose bushes, gooseberries or currants, lilacs, jasmine or honeysuckle. Such landscaping of the site will not only protect you from the views of passers-by, but also please you with a pleasant aroma during the spring flowering period.
The interior is the area thatdirectly adjacent to the building. Here you can express your imagination to the full: beautiful flower beds and flower beds, curb plants, garden paths, artificial ponds, waterfalls and fountains. Special attention should be paid to climbing crops: ivy, wild grapes, various lianas. Since they require support, these plants can be used to hide unsightly fences, extensions, or any landscape design defects under their foliage. Recreation areas (gazebos, altars, verandas) can also be decorated with "weeds". For ennobling the interior of the courtyard, it is appropriate to use unpretentious ampelous plants: fuchsia, petunia, surfinia, which will gracefully fall from hanging pots, vases and baskets.
This part of the plot is intended forupgrading the entire territory and is located in places accessible to the eye: in the recreation areas, opposite the entrance doors or windows. Planting a plot in this area is perhaps the most time consuming and responsible. This area is usually very extensive and always attracts special attention. That is why, while carrying out intermediate gardening of the household plot, one should worry about the drainage system, the possibility of irrigation and irrigation. Given the large area of this landscape zone, you can resort to creating a lawn that will be perfectly combined with rock aquarium or rock garden.
When landscaping, whether landscaping the city or an individual garden plot, you should follow some small rules that will save you from serious mistakes.
1. It is better to plant less than to overdo it.
2. Trees can not be planted close to the house, because over time they will begin to shade the windows, there may be dampness and mold 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. It is better to avoid straight lines when creating landscaping. Let the paths and flower beds be winding, so the garden will seem more voluminous.
6. Lawns require constant maintenance. Therefore, if you do not have enough free time, then it is better to give up the lawn.
