A beautiful garden design will help you make your garden not only more attractive and convenient, but also more productive. Modern landscape design trends claim that vegetables are as beautiful as flowers and deserve to be the star of our garden. As a result, vegetables grow right next to their ornamental relatives - and even crowd out them to take on the role of protagonist in the world.
Garden design is an old idea that is now experiencing a new birth.
And now, in the best gardens in the world, you will always find vegetable gardens that harmoniously combine vegetables, berries and flowers. 
Do you want to know how to make a beautiful garden design? 
Here are 8 simple tricks to make it a luxurious, warm and beautiful decoration for your beautiful garden.
1. Planning a place for a vegetable garden.
Good garden design starts with thoughtful planning. You must decide what area your garden will be, what vegetables you will grow on it, where your beds will be located. 
Your garden will not always be large, more and more summer residents are inclined to a small garden, which takes its rightful place in the overall landscape design of the garden.
2. Garden Design - Let your garden be beautiful.
Most people think of long boring vegetable beds when they say "vegetable garden". But that shouldn't be the only option for your garden design. 
You can make your garden such that it will not be inferior in beauty to your flower beds.
A little advice. It makes sense in the first year to test a new form of a vegetable garden, invented on paper. Life can make its own adjustments and the shape of the beds and their number.
3. Record your garden design on paper.
Even a small vegetable garden requires careful planning.
A pre-designed garden design that you have on paper will help you analyze the effectiveness of your design in the current season and plan new plant combinations and new beds for the next seasons.
4. Make comfortable beds.
Be sure to clearly delineate each section of your garden. This will not only give it a cleaner look, but it will also help you plan your plantings in the next step. 
The clear geometric contours of the garden beds, even in a small space, create a visual accent in landscape design, while creating a sense of order and cleanliness.
If the soil in your area is not ideal, tall beds are the easiest way to solve this problem. Vegetables do surprisingly well in this modern setting. 
Tall beds require an investment of effort and time, but all this will return a hundredfold when you realize that your back no longer hurts after weeding. Of course, it is not necessary to raise the entire vegetable garden above the ground.
Save tall beds for your greenery and crops that require the most maintenance. So your energy will be spent with maximum efficiency.
Avoid making the beds wide. You must have good access to handle them.
But the long ones are welcome. The main thing is that you can freely reach the middle while standing on the path.
Try different garden designs and choose what works best for you.
5. Unusual garden design options.
If you're short on space or aren't planning a full-blown vegetable garden, you can make unusual beds just about anywhere in your garden. Try on-site a small flower bed with a garden bed with various types of greenery and tomatoes.
And this miniature vegetable garden looks very impressive because of its location.
And this one helps to grow more crops per square meter.
6. Choosing plants for the garden.
There is no definite answer to the question of the placement of various crops in the garden. Too many factors play an important role here and, in the first place, your climatic zone and soil composition. But there are simple general rules to keep in mind when planning your plantings.
Consider the position and orientation of your site. Plant tall plants so they don't shade their shorter neighbors.
Consider the lighting and watering conditions for the individual crop. You should not dictate your conditions to plants and grow your favorite plants where you have a place, without taking into account their preferences. 
You can always adjust your planting plans to suit the specific conditions of your site. Believe me, there are many plants that will happily grow in your conditions.
Do not forget to take into account the watering regime for each bed, so that it does not turn out that the plants requiring more frequent watering are located in the most inconvenient place for this.
Do not plant the same crop in the same spot for two years in a row. This depletes the soil, increases the likelihood of plant disease and reduces yields.
7. Modern design of the garden
The main principle of modern garden design is combination. Dismissing the idea of ordinary flat beds of one cabbage, next to which there are boring beds of only cucumbers, you can turn your garden into a work of art.
How often do we pay attention to the beauty of the tops of carrots and beets, or how dotted blotches of unpretentious marigolds add a beautiful bright accent to the general green array of the garden? 
Flowers located among the greenery of the garden create sparks of light. They are also a great way to attract beneficial insects. Having learned to "paint" with the texture, color and shape of plants in the garden, you can create a real flower bed of vegetables.
And, as in an ordinary flower bed, in the design of your garden you can fully express your imagination, gain new experience and enjoy successful finds.
Even a small space in a garden bed can be filled with a mixture of vegetables and flowers that complement each other and serve as a winning backdrop for plants of the brightest colors.
8. How to combine plants in the garden.
But, of course, you can't just take and plant everything in the garden mixed up. Some cultures go well with each other, and some combinations should be avoided.
In addition, the right neighborhood helps prevent damage from various diseases and scare off some pests. The compatibility table will help you figure this out.
9. Design of an ornamental garden.
You can combine not only garden crops with each other. The trendy design of the ornamental garden successfully combines vegetables with flowers.
A traditional rural garden always delights with a riot of color and texture, in which both flower beds and beds are comfortably combined. While many vegetables, such as tomatoes and bell peppers, are decorative in their own right, adding a flower or two to other vegetables can provide the necessary vibrant tones.
If you love grilling in the garden, why not plant the necessary spices nearby. This vibrant blend of vegetables and ornamental grasses will liven up your patio or gazebo.
And the neighborhood of vegetables with flowers will make your beds especially attractive and will not harm your harvest at all. So you can create whole compositions of tasty, healthy and beautiful.
Garden design is a living process of interacting with the beauty of nature. Experiment! Something depends on your imagination and your desire, while the plants themselves will tell you something.
A magnificent well-groomed vegetable garden, which grows only vegetables or vegetables in combination with flowers and ornamental grasses, makes any summer cottage worthy of our admiration. Have you tried experimenting with garden design in your garden? Let us know in the comments section below!
Every person, for sure, dreams of always being surrounded by beauty. Beauty should surround us not only in the house, but also on the street. Today, it is customary to decorate not only the inner space of the dwelling, but also garden plots. A professional designer will be able to do everything according to the highest class. But you will have to pay a lot of money for his services. And if you do not have huge sums of money, then you can get by on your own. Indeed, in order to make your courtyard attractive, you do not need to spend a lot of money. In this case, you can get by on a limited budget. Remember that garden design for the poor with their own hands can make absolutely any suburban area attractive.
Planning an economical garden design
It is important to say at the beginning that it will not be possible to improve the site without spending money at all. Therefore, it is worth first calculating the amount of finance that you can allocate for improvement. Below we describe a sequence of actions that will make your garden more attractive.
We are looking for materials for the arrangement.
Old trash, for sure, is in your dacha. Typically, it is stored in sheds or closets. The items that are suitable for garden design are exactly what you will use. In this case, the following can be involved in decorating the garden: boards, logs, old tires from a car, leaky barrels and buckets, pieces of reinforcement. You can even use holey shoes for arranging small mini-flower beds. An old bathtub and a broken stroller can be used as a flower garden.
We evaluate the site and future work.
If you are interested in the design of garden plots with your own hands, then you can consider some photos for inspiration. Thanks to them, you can find the perfect solution for yourself. Before you start decorating your garden, it is important to evaluate your site and draw up a rough plan. In this case, you can use a computer program, and if you do not know how to be friends with a computer, then there is no need to despair. Arm yourself with a pen with a notebook and go to your yard. It is necessary to sketch out an approximate plan of your site on a sheet of paper. Mark in the notebook the house and those buildings that are involved as outbuildings. In the plan, it is worth indicating the location of the cardinal points. And it is also necessary to assess the configuration of the site. Write about your soil and note any irregularities that are on it.
If the house was recently built and there are no landings next to it, then this is a good situation. But in practice, it is completely different. And so we all want to change the situation and produce an inexpensive landscape design for a summer cottage. As a rule, cheap materials can be used here, or those materials that are at hand. You need to think about the layout of the garden area. What changes will you make in this case? If you intend to move the garden, then think in advance about the work that will be carried out.
On a separate sheet, those plants that already grow in the country are written out. In a separate column, indicate those trees and plants that do not make sense to replant. You can quickly and cheaply change the decor in your garden using perennials. There is no need to buy plants. It is enough to ask your friends who can give you their shoots.
Planning details.
From under the hands of an experienced designer, a beautiful drawing and a plan for describing actions for improving the garden plot can come out. But even without any skills, you can also do nothing worse. On a plan in an ordinary notebook, it is worth drawing with a pen the details that you want to get. In this case, it is necessary to place explanatory notes on the sidelines.
On the plan, flower beds are designated by an oval or a square. It all depends on the form they will have in the future. Straight or winding lines represent paths in the garden. Large circles are large trees. Small circles are shrubs. A number is put in the center of the circle. And then on a separate sheet opposite each one we put down the name of the plant.
In general, you need to develop your own notation system for design elements. This system should be convenient and understandable for you. At the same time, you can change your plan taking into account the possibilities and your desires.
There are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your garden design. In this case, you can make the right decision and make your garden very beautiful.
We take into account the location of the cardinal points.
- In the garden, everything must be located correctly relative to the cardinal points.
- The north side will always be in the shade. Therefore, it is better to arrange a place for rest in this zone.
- On the eastern side, the sun's rays are from sunrise to noon. In such a zone, it is most pleasant to have a cup of tea in the early morning and listen to the singing of birds. Therefore, it is recommended to place a table or bench here.
- The western side is well illuminated by the sun's rays. This usually happens from noon until sunset.
- The south side is considered the best in the garden. The sun is in this part throughout the day. Therefore, all design elements, as well as flower beds, are recommended to be located in this area.
We divide the site into zones.
Even the smallest plot of land can be divided into certain zones. In this case, you do not have to build huge walls or plant expensive shrubs. Here you can get by with the budget option. To divide the area, it is enough to drive in a couple of stakes and pull the string. A climbing perennial or annual plant is worth planting nearby. The effect will be amazing. You can also stretch the string between two trees.
You can put on a solid support that can last more than one year: various grape varieties, clematis, honeysuckle. You can divide the site by means of: arches with looped plants, trellises or some kind of decorative walls.
Paths and paths.
Ordinary paths and paths in the country are not the best solution. As a rule, it is not very convenient to walk on them due to dirt and weeds. Solving the situation is simple. The paths are laid out with tiles. It is comfortable and beautiful. You can also cover them with rubble or gravel. Naturally, the second option is cheaper, but if you have the opportunity, then choose a tile.
An excellent solution for the garden would be a path made of grass called "bird highlander". This weed easily assimilates any surface. He is not afraid of trampling, and in the summer it is a pleasure to walk along such a path. This herb grows at great speed. Therefore, its growth can be reduced by trimming with trimer scissors.
A beautiful and very comfortable path can be obtained from birch logs. These logs are simply cut into circles, which should not be too thin. After that, the path is laid out in circles. The result will be very beautiful, and the path will take you a long time to fold. 
On a note! A path of birch circles should not be laid out in the place where children play. They can trip over the mug and get hurt.
And some more tips for arranging paths and paths.
- For a solo hike, a trail 60-80 cm wide is suitable.
- For paired paths, a path is built with a width of 1.2 meters.
- To approach the house, a path is built with a width of 1.2-1.4 meters. Moreover, the garden path on the way to the house should smoothly expand.
- The shape of the path must be chosen taking into account the landscape features of your summer cottage.
- If the path has sharp bends, then they are masked. As a rule, in this case, decorative trees or shrubs are used.
- There should be a flat and wide road from the front exit to the gate.
Let's talk about curbs
Curbs are an integral part of any suburban area. You can build them from different materials. Suitable in this case: tiles and curb tape. But sometimes such materials are not available at the dacha. The way out of the situation is very simple. Take discs and planks from wood. But they should first be impregnated with used engine oil. This action will prevent the material from rotting. Such curbs may not last long. But during this time you will be able to find those materials that will become a replacement and form a beautiful border.
Lawn in the country.
In this article, we list DIY garden design ideas. In addition to tips, here you can also see photos. In landscape design, a lawn is quite common. But this element is considered the most difficult to care for. And if there is no money to buy seeds, but you really want to have a plot with a lawn, then you can get by with a budget option. In this situation, an area with grass is selected, which is regularly mowed. Remember that by constantly mowing the grass, the weeds lose their ability to grow and also multiply. In a couple of years of such actions, the weed will completely leave the site, and it will be replaced by beautiful grasses that usually grow in the meadow.
A meadow grass lawn will not be very pretty. However, it is extremely easy to care for such a site. They mow it once a month, but the grass is not harvested, it will be a fertilizer. In addition, it will be difficult for weeds to germinate through it. This type of lawn has several other advantages. For example, he is not afraid of trampling and it is so pleasant to walk on him barefoot in the summer to harden the body.
Small forms of architecture.
MAFs are auxiliary elements in the decor of the garden plot. MAF is a small architectural form. They can be: benches, gazebos, arches, pergolas and other elements. Some of these elements are easy to make yourself. At the same time, colossal funds will not have to be spent. For example, it is very easy to make benches. And to add beauty or from strong winds, a trellis is installed behind the bench, which is made from slats or planks. Also, for beauty, you can plant vines that will beautifully braid this support.
Quite often, you can see gazebos in the garden area. But it's not so easy to build it with your own hands. And this event is costly. You can act differently. Take reinforcement or high poles, from which form a hut. Climbing plants are planted next to such a structure. Naturally, such a gazebo is not capable of protecting from rain and precipitation. But it is quite possible to hide from the sun. In addition, such a product will be an excellent decorative element.
Flower beds and flower beds.
Just digging up an area and planting flowers on it is half the battle. It is worth remembering that even the most expensive varieties of plants will look ridiculous in not well-groomed beds or flower beds. It is best to use fewer plants in the composition. However, it is worth considering combining them.
In the country, flower beds and flower beds can be of completely different shapes. Moreover, the size can also be different. Building a beautiful flower garden is not an easy task. But, if you take into account some rules, then you will succeed. 
First of all, the selected site and environmental conditions are assessed. The site for planting flowers must be consecrated and have fertile soil. Plants are only planted in a suitable location. They are grouped on demand for watering. In this case, it is highly not recommended to plant a moisture-loving plant with a plant that loves moderate watering. In such a situation, one of the plants will definitely suffer.
When planting flowers, you should pay attention to the layering. Low flowers are in the foreground. But put the large ones in the back. Small plants should frame the entire flower garden if it is clearly visible from all sides. But large flowers are planted in the center.
Throughout the season, the flower garden should play a decorative role. Before planning your flower bed, you need to know the timing of the flowering of the plants that you plan to plant. Pay attention to decorative deciduous plants. They are quite diverse. Therefore, you can easily find everything you need.
In a flower garden, all flowering plants must match in color. A flower bed must be correctly selected. White flowers are a good option. They can be combined with flowers of any color. But the 50:50 color ratio isn't very pretty. Correct combination of 1/3 and 2/3.
Flower beds made of handy material
Do you think that decorating an area with flowers is an expensive undertaking? Then it is worth saying that you are grossly mistaken. You will have to spend money only on planting material, but handy materials will be required to create flower beds. An old bathtub, an unnecessary log and even a leaky bucket - all this can serve you to create an original flower bed. 
Old shoes and bags can participate in the arrangement of landscape design. These items are filled with earth and hung all over the site. In such interesting flower beds, lobelia and petunia grow well.
If you pre-paint the old tires of the car, then flowers can be planted in them.
Finally
In this article, we have listed for readers just a few options for arranging a summer cottage. Of course, we offer you not expensive ideas with the help of which your garden will sparkle with new colors.
The beauty and functionality of a private courtyard is one of the priorities of a good owner. When creating a comfortable space on the allotted plot of land, sometimes you have to make an effort comparable to that required for arranging a home interior. However, this process is within the power of not only a professional designer.
The courtyard of this private house is intended for relaxation.Let's clarify the purpose of our yard
First of all, you should think about what functions the allotment of land will perform. Some owners of private houses cannot imagine their vacation without a shady garden, while others certainly need an artificial pond with ornamental fish, and in winter - a skating rink for children. All this requires additional space, which should be immediately taken into account in the site improvement project. On the allocated territory, it is necessary to correctly place structures for economic needs. To facilitate the task, we have compiled a list from which you can choose what is difficult to do without:
- sauna and outdoor shower;
- garage;
- various outbuildings;
- pool or decorative pond;
- a summer kitchen in which you can provide a barbecue;
- a house for a dog;
- playground for children;
- fruit trees and shrubs;
- garden;
- paths and green spaces.
Having made your own list, it is worth expressing on paper all the ideas for landscaping the territory so that the necessary structures fit on the site - from the kitchen to the garage. This process allows you to consider the shortcomings of the scheme, as well as to understand everything, considering the composition from above. It is important to consider how convenient it will be to move around the territory, as well as how the allotment will look from different points of view.
When planning a site, it is necessary to think over in detail all the necessary buildings and plantings We divide the yard into plots by function
To increase the functionality of the personal plot, it makes sense to consider dividing it into zones. This technique allows you to allocate a place to relax, make a children's corner, and also separate vegetable beds from the main territory. To indicate clear boundaries, you can use several options for railings:
- For the separation of a sports, children's corner or a relaxation zone, a low picket fence is suitable.
- Sometimes you need to build a cozy corner that will not be visible from the street. In this situation, trellises or modern garden trellises are suitable.
- The partition can be constructed conditionally - for example, using forged arches, braided with roses or other climbing plants. Such fences will serve as the basis for landscaping the site, they are easy to make with your own hands.
- Some types of partitions made of natural material - bamboo, vines, rattan, are in perfect harmony with any structures in the yard, and also serve as a wonderful element of decor.
- Fencing mats will help you create an oriental style for your private patio. In this case, it is recommended to plant plants that love the sun in flower beds.
- The garden can be separated with a fence made of bricks, stones, cemented with mortar, and other improvised means.
The yard is divided by a trellis into a recreation area and an economic territory Tracks for movement and decoration
Walkways are a necessary functional element of any yard. If you pay enough attention to them, they will become a real decoration of the territory. We will note several options for arranging the paths:
- For the improvement of the central part of the courtyard, it is best to build paths made of stone, paving stones or concrete tiles. To make them unusual and effective, the gaps between the slabs can be filled with small pebbles or glass granules. Or plant grass and other low-growing plants in these gaps. It is important that the plantings are not too demanding to care for.
- The yard will be decorated with paths made of wooden saw cuts. They are fixed as close to each other as possible, and sawdust or bark are poured into the gaps between the round elements. These paths are appropriate anywhere in the courtyard - they look good both in the center and between trees.
- Modern landscape designers often suggest using wood planks as the base of paths. In this case, each element must be carefully adjusted to each other in order to obtain the most even surface. After the construction of such paths, they need to be painted or varnished to increase their service life.
- The simplest paths can be built in the garden - just sprinkle them with gravel.
Easy and pleasant to move along a beautiful path Plantings and decor
Landscaping of a land plot is an important component of its appearance. With the help of thoughtful and well-executed flower beds, correctly selected shrubs and trees, a simple and unremarkable courtyard can be easily turned into a cozy garden.
A house surrounded by greenery
If the walls of the house have lost their original appearance, they can be hidden behind climbing plants. Do-it-yourself vertical gardening is quite simple. You should choose the most unpretentious plant specimens: hops, ivy, grapes or wisteria are suitable. It is advisable to plant them under the wall facing the sun. All that is needed for this is a strip of earth under the house, or long container boxes with soil.
The second option for vertical gardening is simpler. You need to start by fixing the same containers with earth on the wall or fence, in which flowers and greens should be planted. You can use plastic bottles, milk cans, and other unnecessary material.
Vertical gardening at home has its own characteristics. It is worth remembering that the walls of the house, entwined with greenery, better keep the coolness, since the dense foliage traps the sun's rays. Probably, this method of landscaping is not suitable for those whose house is located in the shady part of the yard.
The garden is made of stones
It is not difficult to arrange a garden of stones on your site, besides, such a decor will cost quite inexpensively. Landscaping in general and landscaping of the site, in particular, will become more original if you emphasize it with a stone composition. Note that such a solution has many advantages, the main one of which is easy maintenance.
With a competent approach to the issue, the rock garden will become the highlight of any private territory. For its construction, large boulders will be needed, which should be placed in the allocated area. It is better to select stones of different colors and textures, harmoniously combining them with each other.
Stone sellers have already thought of a stone garden Gabions will emphasize the stylish design of the site
Many summer residents successfully use unexpected materials, the purpose of which may be different. Landscaping specialists suggest using gabions in the improvement of the site. These are metal frame meshes that are designed to create retaining walls. Such elements in the design of the site will not only give it a modern look, but also serve as a support.
Gabions can be filled with rubble, stone and even bottles. With their help, it is easy to equip a place to relax with a barbecue, to make a fence near the reservoir, to build a small table. They are used to create fences, fences for tall flower beds or beds, and as the basis for a long garden bench. As you can see, with a certain level of imagination, it is easy to come up with your own application for such constructions.
Gabions can perform a wide variety of functions. Expanded clay concrete for garden decoration
Perhaps, after construction, you have unused blocks of expanded clay concrete. You do not need to throw them away, it is better to use them for arranging the site. Thanks to its hollow structure, this material is excellent for small flower beds, it is also used for fencing garden beds. In addition, expanded clay concrete blocks can be used to create a barbecue, on the sides of which it is proposed to store firewood. An interesting example in the photo.
To build a barbecue, even one block may be enough, on which you can cook mini vegetable kebabs We create comfort from unnecessary things
For those who decide to decorate a garden from scrap materials, you can successfully use unnecessary pieces of furniture, things, as well as any household utensils for decoration. See also: Let's offer some simple ideas:
- Do-it-yourself vertical gardening of the courtyard is much easier to perform on a ready-made basis. So, on a step-ladder, you can comfortably place boxes with flowers, and old chairs and a chest of drawers will serve as the basis for creating a flower bed.
- Tin teapots, galvanized buckets, watering cans can do a good job for a prudent owner. All these junk materials that can no longer be used for their intended purpose can bring the design of the courtyard to life. It is enough just to pour earth into each of them and plant your favorite plants.
- If you paint your old bike bright yellow, white, or orange, you can hang it under the roof of a shed or garage. This decor looks very unusual and stylish.
- You can also use wooden boxes in which apples and potatoes are stored. It is advisable to paint the boxes, strengthen the open side parts, pour soil into them and plant bright, unpretentious plants. All this will help create a special atmosphere - rustic comfort, naturalness and closeness to nature.
It is very simple to use an old umbrella, transforming it into a bright and unique flower bed Mill
Any site will be decorated with a decorative mill. It seems to us that such a decor of a private courtyard surprisingly combines popularity and originality. The decorative mill pleases both adults and children alike. It can be easily and simply made by hand from a variety of materials. Just do not overdo it with the size: too large will seem inappropriate.
A simple mill enriches the landscape Everybody's bored tree trunk
It so happens that in the yard there is a tree that has become obsolete. The owner's first impulse is to turn it into firewood for barbecue so that it does not spoil the appearance of the garden. Landscape designers advise not to rush to get rid of this tree, but try to create an element of garden decor from it with your own hands.
For example, if you cut down the branches and the top, the tree can be used as the basis for a decorative house or castle. It is enough to build a roof from old boards, attach doors, windows - and the elf's house is ready. It is even easier to make a flower bed out of a stump, or arrange a flower garden in a hollowed-out trunk, laying it on the ground. The photo shows an interesting option for decorating a dried tree.
From the stump, you can build an unusual flower bed, it is enough to gouge the necessary hole in it, cover it with earth and plant flowers Floral car monument
It so happens that the owners have kept an old grandfather's car for decades, which has not been running for a long time. Designers suggest using its body as a decorative flower bed. Some craftsmen plant climbing plants in such a way that they completely cover the car body, leaving only the windows. Landscaping offers another option for landscaping - filling the space under the hood and in the trunk with earth in which to plant the plants. The body itself should be painted with bright paint.
For such a flower bed, the make of the car does not matter The necessity and charm of lighting and illumination
One of the key features of a beautiful courtyard is the backlighting. There are many ways to illuminate an area today. The backlight will help in the improvement of any land plot. It will allow you to highlight accents, enhance the perception of one or another decorative element. In addition, lighting will help you navigate a large area and spend your evenings in comfort.
Nice to watch, comfortable to move around with the right backlight - Landscape designers recommend paying special attention to the illumination of sculptures, fountains, paths, as well as beautiful plants.
- Not too budgetary, but LED elements mounted in tiled paths look incredibly impressive. With the help of the highlighted dots, you can create a starry panorama right on the track. The project of such a composition can be completed without the help of a professional.
- Water lily lamps are designed to illuminate a pond or other artificial reservoir. They float freely, bouncing off the surface of the water, creating a double light effect. It turns out to be a pretty graceful sight.
- Poles with lanterns are the most practical solution. With the help of vertical lighting it is easy to find the way from the gate to the house. It is also important to light the porch - here you can fix a decorative lantern in the medieval style.
- Site lighting is a necessary element of the decoration of celebrations. If a wedding or an anniversary is planned, it is simply necessary to illuminate the surrounding area well. Not only stationary lamps, but also garlands that can be used to decorate trees, partitions, hedges, can cope with the task of creating a festive mood.
We have demonstrated affordable and popular ways to decorate a site. Our article is intended to give inspiration to those who dream of turning their garden into a design creation. If you are new to this business, do not hold yourself back, fearing a lack of experience. Practically, any of us can implement the most extraordinary and daring decisions. In fact, in order to beautify your property, it is important to have a burning desire and put in a little effort.
Garden and vegetable garden - areas that serve as a decoration for a private plot. There are many interesting ideas that can help turn even a simple plot in a village into a vacation spot you could only dream of. This is not so difficult if you know the basic rules.
Peculiarities
Most of the inhabitants of the post-Soviet space, hearing the phrase "summer cottage", do not represent a beautiful place for recreation, but an abandoned territory with cucumber and tomato beds, which need to be worked on for a long time to put them in order.
In the modern world, there are too many beautiful ideas that you want to implement, so instead of building a neglected garden bed with a barn, it is better to decorate the site next to a country house with neat green spaces, orchards or flower beds. If you think over the space rationally, then everything will fit in one area at once.
A well-thought-out plot outside the city is a combination of practicality and beautiful appearance. Such a landscaping of the garden and the area adjacent to the house will allow you to turn your private area into a place to which you will always want to return.
Layout
The first stage, which is undesirable to exclude, is the planning of the future project. If you think over the location of all zones correctly and draw a project on paper, then even on 2 acres you can plant all the most beautiful flowers and the most delicious berries.
Do not mix garden and vegetable garden. Separate places should be allocated for them, placing, for example, beds in the sun, flowers - where it will be convenient to admire them, and trees - in the corner of the yard or under the windows.
Zones can be divided both visually and using partitions, walkways or low fences. It all depends only on your wishes.
Styles
To make your site look really beautiful, you need to choose one style and adhere to the rules dictated by it.
Oriental
One of the most unusual styles for modern sites is oriental. Its popularity is growing due to its continued interest in the culture of Japan and China. In these countries, much attention is paid to the art of decorating the territory. The Japanese often have rock gardens and gravel ponds in their courtyards.
In general, pebbles and rubble are almost the main materials that are used to decorate areas in an oriental style. So, if pebbles are a fairly expensive material, then getting the right amount of crushed stone will not be difficult. You can even choose the desired size and color of the stone. To decorate the territory or decorate the borders, more massive cobblestones are suitable.
Will fit into this style and a small pond. Its dimensions can be very small, the main thing is that the water flows down peacefully, and does not beat upwards in a tight stream.
It is also imperative to think over the drainage system so that the water does not destroy the soil.
For decorating a summer cottage in an oriental style, it is also important to choose the right plants. For example, boxwood or bamboo are suitable. Some talented owners even manage to make low bamboo fences.
Rustic
This style is known to many by names such as rural or country. Now it is popular, because many residents of the city lack simplicity and rustic coziness, and they strive to get it at least in the country. The rustic style is simple and natural. Plots of this type seem a little neglected at first glance.
If you are tired of half-empty courtyards with well-adjusted rows of plants and narrow paths, then you can arrange the area next to your house in the country style.
It is characterized by the use of the simplest plants, decorating the beds and decorating the garden with old utensils and unnecessary things. Materials for decorating a summer cottage in this traditional style are chosen the simplest: wood and stone. Sometimes this short list is supplemented by the vine from which armchairs or partitions are woven.
Modern
If you have built a cottage in the Art Nouveau style, then it is worth surrounding it with suitable plants and decor. There are various options for decorating the site in a modern style. When making paths and terraces, stone or concrete slabs can be used instead of gravel and sawdust.
Clear geometry and thoughtfulness of every detail are welcomed. Even the flower beds should be square or round and flush.
Garden decoration
When you have decided on the style, you can move on to the design of individual areas. The vegetable garden is exactly the area that many neglect, although this is not worth doing. It is enough to arrange just the space for the garden in order to get practical benefit from your site.
Drop stereotypes and forget about the "grandmother's" beds, where the older generation spent half of their free time. Let the garden be beautiful too.
Consider how to divide the garden area into several distinct zones. It can be divided using paths, hedges or wicker fences.
To get a clear idea of the end result, put your ideas on paper. It is worth doing this even if the garden is very small. Seeing the sketches of the future project, you can decide which plants are best planted in the sun, and which ones can survive its absence.
It is most convenient to divide the territory of the garden into several squares or rectangles.
So you not only make your site more beautiful, but also get access to everything that is on one square, which means you do not need to wade through thickets of plants and grasses, trampling them.
However, it is not necessary to follow the proven path. You can build vertical beds, plant plants in a cart or wheel. Basically, you can do the same thing that you do with flowers in a flower bed.
The main thing is that all living things have enough space and sun: taller plants should not shade undersized ones. It is also worth choosing a soil rich in vitamins and useful microelements.
In order for the garden to perform not only a practical function, but also a decorative one, it can be decorated with flowers or fruit-bearing crops with bright green tops. Even carrots, cabbage or salad can become a real decoration of a small garden. It is worth avoiding only those cultures that do not fit together externally or "survive" each other.
Another interesting solution that will definitely appeal to those who like to spend time in nature is as follows. Plant a small bed of herbs next to the barbecue and seating area. So you will not only decorate your site, but you will always have the necessary herbs at hand.
To have access to fresh fruit even in the cold season, and to indulge yourself with seasonal vegetables, set up greenhouses in your home. Even the simplest greenhouse made of polycarbonate and improvised means will serve you for more than one year.
Fruit garden
A plot outside the city will not do without trees. In order not to take up space with simple ornamental plantings, look for fruit or berry trees that will delight you with a delicious harvest in summer. Most trees are planted along the edges of the plot or even behind a fence so that they do not take up space and do not create shade where it is not needed.
Choosing seedlings for your site is not at all difficult. Decide in what weather conditions you live, check the soil and, based on this data, select those trees that will take root for you.
The garden will be decorated with neat flower beds with bright flowers or greenery. It is worth decorating flower beds only at the entrance to the garden., because in the shade the flowers will still not grow and bloom. Ferns, moss and climbing plants "love" the shade, so they should be placed in a cold shaded garden.
Many people prefer to equip a recreation area in the garden. This place literally breathes beauty at any time of the year, so it is pleasant to relax here with your loved one, and with friends, and with your family. You can put a table with chairs under the shade of the trees... They will be reliably protected from the scorching summer sun, and in the hot season they will serve as an ideal refuge where you can read, relax or even work.
Beautiful examples
Landscape designers have a wide variety of sources for inspiration. Even if you have never dealt with the design of gardens and summer cottages, then you have someone to learn from.
Fabulous courtyard
If you dreamed of living in a fairy-tale house, then you can add a drop of magic to the gray everyday life by building a low house of light stone and surrounding it with a neat garden with bright flowers and lush greenery. Next to the house is located gazebo, which is reliably protected from heat and rain by the roof... Its walls are entwined with green climbing plants, which only adds fabulousness to the site. A separate place was also found for the recreation area. Light benches, chairs and a table made of light wood fit into this peaceful landscape in the best possible way.
Despite the fact that the territory of the courtyard seems a little neglected, the paths divide the site into several zones, and the flower beds themselves are well-groomed and neat. They combine green grass with pink, yellow, purple and orange flowers. Such a riot of colors delights and makes you admire the courtyard, which looks like a fabulous landscape. It is not difficult to take care of him, because the plants, for the most part, are perennial and not demanding to care for.
Luxurious garden
Perhaps the queen herself would have appreciated the second example. The territory of this site is small, but everything is thought out to the smallest detail.
A beautiful dacha is the dream of every summer resident. For a resident of a modern metropolis, the dacha is almost the last refuge of nature and an opportunity to bring their creative impulses and fantasies to life. Everyone wants their site to be unique and convenient, so that the eye rejoices in their favorite beds and flower beds, and the neighbors looked with envy and delight.
Of course, you can hire a landscape designer, but it's much more interesting and enjoyable to make a beautiful summer cottage. Each of us has a craving for creativity, which we do not always manage to realize, so why lose the unique opportunity to express ourselves and do everything on our site the way we want to ourselves. Let everything at your dacha be the way you want it. Photos of beautiful summer cottages on our website will help you generate new ideas in country design.
How to make it beautiful in the country? The main advantage of any dacha and its decoration are. It is important to plant the plants correctly, because on a large area they will be visible from all sides and your mistakes will be much more noticeable. Water, air, heat and light are the main factors on which the development and growth of plants depends. They are closely related and do not replace each other. Therefore, in order to make the cottage beautiful, it is necessary to create appropriate conditions for the plants. Indoor plants in poor light need a low temperature. It is better to plant more unpretentious plants of the same species than trying to grow exotic, but capricious species. How to make a dacha beautiful
Shrubs are less demanding to care for, so they are perfect for decorating your summer cottage. A pond can be an excellent decoration for your site, which, if necessary, can be used for irrigation, because the water in the pond warms up perfectly in the sun. The forest corner looks great at the dacha. The shady space will give you a lot of joy on hot summer days. How to make it beautiful in the country
When creating a beautiful summer cottage with your own hands, do not forget to choose plants that are suitable specifically for your site. Moisture-loving plants planted in dry soil can wilt and die. Most plants do not like excess moisture as well as lack of moisture. With very strong and frequent watering, the root system of plants begins to suffer from the lack of oxygen, as a result of which it weakens, the plant becomes sick and, soon, dies. Therefore, soils that can retain water after irrigation or rain are not used to grow flowers, or they create special soil drainage.
For a vegetable garden, it is necessary to prepare a sunny area and special attention should be paid to paving, do not use recyclable materials. This will be especially important if your garden is visible from the second floor, you risk spoiling the view from the window for yourself and your neighbors. Smooth and beautiful paths will make you personally feel like spring and autumn. It is during this period that they will be responsible for the attractiveness of your summer residence.