The process of improving and arranging a personal plot can be confidently compared in terms of labor intensity and costs with building a house or creating the interior of the entire housing.
However, in order to properly organize the territory and translate the conceived ideas into reality, it is not enough just to purchase the necessary materials, decor and, at an accelerated pace, with a shovel in hand, start digging up the former garden and planting flowers.
To create a practical, cozy and attractive courtyard, it is necessary to take into account many nuances and act in accordance with the recommendations of experienced specialists in this matter.
After all, you must admit, it is much more pleasant to realize that you have arranged everything correctly, and you don’t have to move your flower beds or picnic area because of underground plumbing problems. And you placed high-quality and stylish furniture, for example, from PARASOL, made of strong and durable teak wood, which does not require special care and is resistant to high temperatures, high humidity, and insect attack, and not to change it every year.
Features of landscaping
First of all, you need to put things in order on the future “battlefield” and get rid of the garbage accumulated over the years, unnecessary things, dried shrubs, or annoying trees.
Next, you should develop a detailed plan or landscape design project, taking into account the characteristics of the site, the location of buildings, and other details.
It is important to take into account all the little things, from a cozy gazebo to decorative stone structures near a small artificial reservoir with which you plan to decorate the yard.
Choosing a fence
Installing a fence or a fence around the land to be developed helps to hide it from prying eyes and thus provides a sense of comfort and security for the owners. In addition, due to the variety of options and visual appeal, they are also assigned a decorative function.
Modern fences are made of brick, metal, wood, concrete, and plastic. An equally original solution can be a fence in the form of a hedge or wattle fence.
Equipping paths
All kinds of paths and paths perfectly decorate the local area and serve as a connecting element between the garden areas. The paths between the gate and the porch, as well as between residential and outbuildings, are among the main ones.
Garden paths, passages to the beds, and between them can be called secondary. Through the use of special tiles, stone, brick, rubble, pebbles, sand, or concrete.
Backyard decor
All kinds of decorative ornaments that are used in the landscape design are entrusted with the role of ennobling the equipped territory, raising the mood of the owners of the site, and giving a sense of beauty. At the same time, the very concept of “landscape decor” implies the use of not only all kinds of sculptures in the design.
In modern projects, original benches and gazebos, decorative houses, wells, and bridges are increasingly common. Also, as an option, it is acceptable to decorate the site with original types of flower beds and mini-fountains, small ponds, and handmade crafts.
How to choose lighting
An equally important detail when ennobling a personal plot is to provide the territory with the necessary level of lighting, which will make it more attractive and functional. The main tracks need mandatory lighting.
Pavilions, fountains, sculptures made of stones, flowers, and other objects are illuminated depending on the wishes of the owners of the site. For these purposes, special lanterns of the original form are used on poles of various heights.
Styling solution
In order for the entire plot to look harmonious at the final stage of arranging the backyard territory, it is necessary to carry out all activities and select components, taking into account a single style direction.
Landscape or English style involves a smooth transition from strict forms to natural and natural lines. Winding paths and small ponds will be appropriate here.
The French style, which is often called regular, is based on the presence of artificial forms. It can be evenly trimmed shrubs, straight alleys, or gazebos with round columns.
Landscaping in country style is natural and simple. In this case, the actual use of stone, wood, metal elements, and wicker decor, as well as the presence of tubs, jugs, and other man-made masterpieces.
In fact, to translate into reality all the recommendations of designers regarding the improvement of the site near the house is not as difficult as it seems at first. Compare wishes and possibilities, create a project, provide yourselves with all the necessary materials and start creating your own paradise!