Landscaping in front of the house: 65 luxury ideas

Starting the development of a summer cottage, we rarely pay attention to the design of the space in front of the house. We put up a fence, make a gate and a gate - and we return to the design of the front garden and the entrance to the site much later, when the house is standing, trees are planted, lawns are planted. What is important to consider when forming a zone in front of the house? We give advice on landscaping with your own hands.

Gate and gate

The perception of the garden will largely depend on the appearance and location of the gate. It is advisable to place it in such a way as to combine the useful with the pleasant, namely the convenience of access to the site and the passage to the house with the attractiveness of the view from the gate.

For gates and gates, materials are selected that are combined with the materials used in the construction of the fence. Relatively speaking, plastic gates are completely unsuitable for a brick fence, as well as gates made of mesh-netting. But metal and wood are very suitable materials for the manufacture of gates, which will be in harmony with most types of fences.

The dimensions of the gate and gate should provide a comfortable passage and passage to the site, usually the width of the gate is at least 1 m, and the width of the gate is at least 2.5–3 m. The gates can be solid, impervious to eyes or, conversely, through.

The attractiveness of the gate will largely depend on its frame, on the nature of the decoration. For these purposes, as if climbing plants are specially designed. Depending on the size and design of the gate, it can be decorated, for example, with curly honeysuckle, girl's grapes, actinidia or climbing roses. In the front part of the garden, conifers of columnar or pyramidal shape, symmetrically planted near the gate, look good, such as western thuja Columna and Smaragd or common juniper Suecica.

Front garden

As follows from the explanatory dictionaries, a "front garden" is a flower garden fenced with a picket fence or a small garden along the house, usually along its front part. This is the very first garden picture that a person sees when approaching the site or opening the gate. The front garden can be an ordinary, unimpressive passage zone, but you can turn it into an independent, originally designed miniature garden.

Retaining wall separates the front garden from the house

The most solemnly look are the front gardens, imitating regular stalls with low molded curbs from cotoneaster or barberry, as well as topiary figures, for the creation of which conifers are often used.

Small conifers and large shrubs of the original appearance are planted in free front gardens as tapeworms. This, for example, is a bizarre common spruce Inversa, columnar juniper ordinary Hibernica or the golden form of the thuja western Rheingold. Bright and attractive deciduous trees, such as globosum spherical maple grafted on Kilmarnock goat willow root, weeping elm Rough Camperdownii, are also planted in the center of plant compositions and as dominants.

The front gardens can be solved in a utilitarian manner (a fruit garden, a decorative garden or a garden of spicy and aromatic herbs that imitates a monastery pharmacy garden). In their design, you can often find sculptural or household elements, such as, for example, stone, wooden or clay figures, objects in retro style: ancient mechanisms, garden tools and accessories.

Front zone

The front zone usually carries the main "representative" load and determines the perception of the main object on the site - a residential building. The most commonly used garden elements in this part of the plot are parterre lawns and flower beds, loose flower arrangements, as well as planting of coniferous or decorative deciduous trees and shrubs. In the front part, a pond, fountain or other water bodies are sometimes arranged to revitalize the territory. It is advisable to provide for the placement of garden benches, awnings from the sun and rain or a place for rest and conversation with guests.

It is known that open or half-open spaces look friendlier than closed. The shape and dimensions of the front of the site also matter. A square, rectangle or circle is preferable to an irregular shape or an elongated strip.

When there is enough space at the entrance to the site to “look away”, the house, located at some distance, in the depth of the area, focuses on itself and is perceived whole, and the ground part plays the role of a rich frame for it.

If the house is pushed to the street, the parterre zone of the site, it is also the entrance, at best it will be reduced to the front garden. Thus, the owners often close themselves from the surrounding worrying world and at the same time free up space for their private kindergarten located behind the house. This is an example of an introverted garden intended for a narrow circle of people; it can be found in England, and Holland, and in our country.

The sophistication of the landscape solution of the front part of the site must necessarily be combined with the functionality of this territory. No designer finds can compensate for the elementary inconvenience that may relate to the nature of the road surface, the location and size of the gate and gate, the width and radius of the turn of the entrance road, the size of the slopes, the placement of tracks and many others.

When calculating the balance of the site area for the front zone, usually provide quite large areas of paved surfaces. If as a whole on a personal plot the hard surface covers approximately 10-15% of the territory, in the front part it can be 20-25% or more. Indeed, because here, as a rule, there is an entrance road, and often parking for cars, pedestrian paths.

How to decorate the entrance to the site: lawns, flower beds, vertical landscaping

The lawn is one of the most popular landscape elements in the front zone, here it can be quite a lot. In order not to complicate the care of the lawn, do not break it into small fragments. A single canvas of the lawn looks more solid and represents a wonderful background for placing other decorative elements on it.

This advice applies not only to lawns, but also to flower beds, group plantings, and many other components that make up a garden. Whether we are talking about creating a flower garden from perennials or building a rockery, working with “wide strokes”, operating with enlarged groups of objects usually gives a more impressive result than combining a large number of small decorative elements, which often leaves a feeling of fuss and anxiety.

The entrance zone to the site, as well as the ground part, wins significantly when using vertical gardening techniques in its design. It can be arches at the entrance and on the way to the house, entwined with beautifully flowering vines, pergolas and awnings in the corners of the rest. Openwork gazebo gazebos will be appropriate at the intersection of paths, and living wall-trellis, twined with girl's grapes, aristolochia or wood pliers, can also perform a utilitarian function - to separate the parking lot or to close the review of the site from the side of the street. In combination with a dense hedge around the perimeter of the plot, the use of green verticals creates an atmosphere of security and comfort in the garden.

Wicker rose on a wall grill

The classic lawn or flower stalls can be supplemented with wooden or metal pyramids or columns decorated with climbing roses, clematis or honeysuckle. The use of repeating, regular decorative elements gives the front area a particularly solemn appearance.

In the ground part of the plot, flower beds are most often planted from colorful annuals, arranging flower beds, flower beds, or even in some cases carpet flower beds. Group plantings of flowering perennials create a less lasting, but impressive effect. To do this, use the most striking varieties of peonies, lilies, scaffolds, phloxes, daylilies, astilbe, host, irises.

Planting mixborders, combining not only perennials of different flowering periods, but also decorative shrubs, will create a continuous change of colors in the ground floor throughout the growing season.

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Several rules for the design of the site

Before planting, consider the following:

• Flowers and shrubs need proper care and watering.
• In order for the garden to be well-groomed and neat, you will need to maintain the shape of the main landscape elements.
• Divide the garden area into several thematic zones: decorate part of the site with flowers, the other with trees and shrubs. Arrange a pond outlined with decorative stones in the center of the whole composition.
• Use plants not only for beauty, let them carry a functional load. Plant one or several trees to shade a certain part of the garden, it is advisable to do this in the immediate vicinity of the gazebo.
• Plant perennials, so your garden will remain attractive for several seasons.

A flower bed with coniferous plants will be pleasing to the eye all year round

Panicled hydrangea will decorate the flowerbed with lush bunches in the second half of the season and will last until the frost

It’s great if the territory of your site allows you to equip the so-called green room. This is a stylized room located in the open air, in other words a gazebo. The recreation area is equipped with wicker furniture, miniature tables and a large number of plants around the perimeter. To keep your furniture in good condition for as long as possible, consider a canopy.

Wooden arbor with climbing roses

The original idea of ​​organizing a place to relax in a concrete ring

Harmonious site arrangement

Typical land improvement plan

This figure shows a diagram of a plot of 20 acres. Such a project is not difficult to do with your own hands in a graphical editor. When applying individual objects, it is necessary to agree on the size and scale so that there are no problems at the implementation stage:

• A large area in front of the garage (II) was created in the entrance for (1) parking cars in the open. The coating here is made of tiles capable of supporting the weight of vehicles.
• The internal layout of the country house (I) is presented, so that you can appreciate the convenience of placing auxiliary facilities and passages to them.
• On a special platform (2) for receiving sunbathing, a stationary umbrella (3) is installed. Here you can make a bed of cleaned sand to associate the environment with the southern beach.
• In the courtyard there is enough space for installing a bath (III), a recreation area for adults (6) with a gazebo (IV), a separate playground for children (7).
• Landscaping is formed using coniferous (4), fruit (5), deciduous trees and shrubs.

The design of the yard, taking into account the allowable distances

When planning the adjoining territory of a private house, it is necessary to take into account sanitary and hygienic and other restrictions so as not to violate the current rules.

In the village, if there is a well, compost drive and a toilet outside the building, these minimum distances should be considered.Layout of the yard when installing a septic tank and drainage field

It is also necessary to pay attention to the following data:

• If it is planned to build utility buildings in the yard, their total area should not exceed 50 sq. M. If you violate the rules, you will have to pay a special tax for this property.
• The minimum distance between farm buildings on the site near the house is 6 m.
• From the window of a residential building to the barn, which contains chickens, sheep, other birds and animals, the distance should be more than 15 m.

Next, you need to check the distribution of heights over the territory of the infield in the village, cottage village. They are studied together with the groundwater level.

It is necessary to create a drainage system so that during heavy rains and during spring floods, buildings are protected from flooding

It should be remembered that for some types of plants and the normal functioning of the garden it is necessary to exclude increased humidity.

The pond and pool are set on the highest part of the land3D landscaping and building plan

Such a volumetric layout simplifies the study of small parts from different angles. It will help to accurately determine the width of paths, building heights, planting sites, and other important parameters without "natural" experiments.

Flower beds near the house can be used to separate different zonesLandscape lighting performs important practical and decorative functions

The photos and drawings above explain the basic requirements. Further, the individual stages of the project are discussed in more detail. This information will help you figure out how to plan the yard yourself, without errors. They are useful for monitoring the actions of hired workers, performing individual operations with their own hands.

Creating a flower garden

The organization of a home flower garden requires the observance of certain conditions, the omission of which can negate all the efforts made and spoil the overall picture of landscape design

So, it is important to think about creating a flowerbed in such a way that its spirit and volume are in harmony with the architectural direction of the possessions, and the colors should be chosen so that the plants are not too catchy and distract the general attention, but also not fade against the background of the chosen design. First of all, attention is always paid to the entry area. Along the path leading to the door on both sides, you can plant rows of selected flowers and plants.

At the same time, the presence of bright and colorful flowers on the flower bed will be an ideal option for a home, restrained style, and if the building has some decorative details, then in this case it is wise to choose a modest color scheme

Along the path leading to the door on both sides, you can plant rows of selected flowers and plants. At the same time, the presence of bright and colorful flowers on the flower bed will be an ideal option for a home, restrained style, and if the building has some decorative details, then in this case it is wise to choose a modest color scheme.

Flower bed in front of the house entrance

It will not be superfluous to note the fact that a properly designed flowerbed can be a successful way to mask some architectural errors, or just a great option for transforming landscape design around the house. In such cases, they often resort to the organization of a mixborder. Due to the presence of flowers of different types and sizes, this garden composition can become an ornament for any front garden.

Another color scheme is a discount - flowers that are planted in a row and alternate in size. And if the personal territory allows, then you can resort to planting flower borders, as one of the options for decorating the track.

Gardening Methods

To make the design of a small site, created by your own hands, pleasing, you should observe several basic rules of landscaping:

1. First of all, it is worth considering the requirements for lightening certain trees, shrubs and flowers.
2. Landing height should increase in the direction from south to north.The smallest specimens should be planted on the south side, and tall trees, for example, pears and apple trees, should be planted on the northeast or on the north side.
3. If the soil on the site is poor, then it is worth bringing in fertile soil. Alas, manure and compost will not immediately correct the situation and saturate the soil with nutrient components.
4. The color scheme should be thought out in advance. Properly selected shades will visually enlarge a small area.
5. Do not chase the diversity. Not always an abundance of various shades on a garden site is good. It is worth choosing one color scheme and placing it in different corners of the plot of its variation. This step will achieve harmony.

Water facilities

Landscaping a small area is a complex process. When creating certain compositions, the basic rules and requirements should be considered. In this case, ponds and small reservoirs can perform not only practical functions, but also decorative ones.

Water can be used for irrigation. If desired, you can create small lakes for aesthetic purposes. If you decide to create a pond with your own hands, then you should take care in advance not only about building materials, but also what plants and animals will live in it.

In addition, special equipment may be required to service such facilities. As a water structure on the site, you can build:

• water mill
• the fountain,
• waterfall or cascade,
• circulating brook.

Flowers and plants

Growing any plants around the house requires constant attention and a lot of time. In addition, some financial costs may be required. However, it is plants and flowers that make it possible to fill the landscape design with bright shades.

If desired, you can break a small flower garden. At the same time, it is worth choosing one color scheme.

Today you can buy seeds of almost any decorative plants that will decorate the site near the house. When arranging a summer cottage, you can use classic plants, or you can create an alpine hill. In many ways, the choice depends on the style of the overall design.

Outbuildings in a private house: photos and recommendations

A rural plot is not only a garden. To have a good time in the country, you need different buildings in the yard. Awnings in the courtyard, arbors, small ponds, made by hand, - all this should be an organic part of the landscape. The house and the courtyard with outbuildings should look as one.

How to build a courtyard so that there is enough space for a recreation area, parking a car and a reservoir? Let's look at the features of different courtyard structures.

Photos of the best gazebos in the courtyard of a private house

In a private house, it is easy to build a gazebo with your own hands. The main thing is that the architecture of this light building is combined with the architecture of the main structure. The choice of style of the site should be supported in the gazebo. For country style, it is logical to choose coarse wood and natural materials. High-tech involves the use of modern building materials, glass and metal. The Mediterranean style offers the use of a lightweight design with climbing plants.

Courtyard design of a private house with a Mediterranean-style gazebo

Arbor in the Russian style

Japanese-style gazebo

Hi-tech gazebo

Arbor in the style of Provence

A few tips for placing the gazebo:

• if the site has a difficult terrain with height differences, set the gazebo on a hill: this solution will provide a good overview,
• if there is a pond on the site, the canopy is installed no closer than three meters from the water. This will save the structure from the adverse effects of high humidity,
• paths and paths leading to the gazebo should be provided with quality lighting. A good idea would be to use solar-powered flashlights or motion sensors.

If you do not know how to equip the gazebo inside, think about what purpose to use it. If this is a place to relax on hot days, light sofas will be required. For friendly and family feasts, you need to set a table under the canopy and possibly a barbecue or barbecue.

If you need an arbor extremely rarely, you may be limited to a collapsible design. The price of such products is low, the canopy is easily disassembled, and when assembled it takes up a minimum of space

The first impression is very important: the gate to the courtyard of a private house

The gate or gate should not look huge. Their size should be selected in proportion to the main fence. Before the gate there must be a small platform, from which the path leads directly to the house. The minimum width of the door is 70 centimeters. It’s not worth doing already, it will be difficult to squeeze into packages with such packages.

If the gate is installed on the inner fence, it can be quite small, even symbolic

What materials are used for beautiful gates and gates? Wood is one of the most common materials. If you use a thread in your design, you can get a very attractive design.

If there are no skills in carving, use ready-made patch elements that can be found on sale

Forged gates and gates look very attractive. Metal lace looks expensive and sophisticated.

The cost of such a product is quite high, but the term of use is practically unlimited

Plastic gates are very light. Usually this material is fixed on a metal frame and decorated with overhead forged ornaments.

Photo of the original gate:

Pond and pool in the courtyard of a private house

Even a small area will completely change if you place a pond on it. A neat pond with a fountain and goldfish will not only please the eye, but will also change the microclimate in the garden for the better. Around it will feel great plants that need frequent watering.

Water lilies or water hyacinths and lilies can be planted in a pond

Making a pond with your own hands is not difficult, you can do without even major concrete work. For a small pool, it is enough to dig a hole of the desired shape and size and lay a waterproofing membrane on its bottom. To prevent the pond from turning into a foul-smelling green puddle, you will need to install special pumps with filters.

The illumination of the reservoir is an important element of landscape design. Flashlights reflected in the water or LED strip laid on the bottom - any option will look great at night

Fountains of various shapes will also become a decoration of the site. Modern manufacturers offer fountains with a backlight that lights up in the evening and is powered by a solar battery

Zoning

Dividing the territory of the infield into zones and linking them together is one of the most important stages of landscape design.

Typically, a site includes the following standard functional areas:

• entry area
• recreation area
• place for placement of farm buildings,
• garden area
• playground.

The number and nature of the allocated zones can vary depending on the way of life of the dacha owners, their children, animals and the size of the site. So, for example, in small territories several zones can be combined into one in order to save space.

The front or entrance area is a business card of a country house. Usually it is a square-shaped area and about 6% of the entire territory is allocated under it. Since the main task of this zone is to provide entry and entry, it is good if parking for cars and a path leading to a residential building will be organized on this site.

Garden design elements are usually placed along the fence adjacent to the entrance area. Near the fence from the side of the street, it is quite possible to arrange a flower bed of flowering plants, which will set the tone and mood for the main entrance to the site. Along the fence, both outside and inside the territory along the edge of the entry zone, you can plant low varieties of arborvitae, decorative pines and fir trees or climbing roses.

The recreation area is more hidden from the eyes, it is accessed from time to time, so the functional load on it is less pronounced. Usually 10-15% of the territory is allocated to this zone. Here they build a gazebo, arrange a patio, terrace or simply arrange a barbecue area with a place for eating and cooking.

When choosing a place to stay, it should be based on the fact that it should be located:

• as comfortable as possible with respect to the main house, since the owners of the house and their guests will relax here, friendly and family dinners will be arranged here, and this implies a certain movement between the recreation area and the apartment building, which should be quite convenient,
• away from the entrance area to the site and mainly behind the apartment building in order to provide the necessary level of privacy and freedom from prying eyes,
• in a place where the most attractive landscape opens, so that nothing could spoil the pleasure derived from outdoor recreation.

Outbuildings should be placed in such a way that:

The movement between them and the main building was extremely convenient,
These buildings were in harmony with the residential building, did not distract attention and did not block the view of it,
They could be hidden with the help of various decorative techniques (fencing with pergolas with climbing plants, planting of ornamental shrubs).

Equally important for many summer residents is the availability of a zone for growing vegetables, berries and fruits. For these purposes, it is permissible to allocate up to ¾ of the entire plot, but it all depends on the preferences of the owners

This space may not seem enough to some, but someone does not like to mess around in the garden at all and prefers to have a couple of beds with green crops that do not require leaving.

The garden zone is usually located in open, unshaded areas. If the personal territory is small, then the garden and vegetable garden should be designed so that they do not spoil, but only more decorate the site.

The games and entertainment area is a must for families with children. It can be of any shape and area, depending on the number of kids. When arranging this territory, it is necessary to proceed from the following:

• The playground should be safe and comfortable for small family members,
• It should be arranged so that from anywhere in the garden you can see what the children are doing,
• The surface of the site should not be hard (sand or grass),
• The location of the games area should be sunny, but with patches of shadow,
• As the children grow up, the possibility of the subsequent transformation of the children's zone into some other one (garden, rest zone, lawn, pond or something else) should be provided.

The given set of zones of a summer residence is far from exhaustive. Each owner plans the territory based on his own needs. For example, you can equip a place for sports training on the site, an area for walking pets, etc.

DIY garden paths in the design of a small garden

The garden paths laid out by a filigree pattern do not take up much space in the summer cottage. A contrasting small area is made by a network of winding paths made of different materials. Regardless of the material - expensive paving slabs or auxiliary materials - paths visually enlarge a small area. Based on practice, walking along the tracks on the site, the shoes will remain clean.

The most common materials for garden paths:

• A rock. The stone path in front of the living room gives the cottage area an expensive look. Natural stone, because of its impressive cost, not everyone can afford. For replacement, a facing brick, or rather its remains, laid by a mosaic with your own hands. These tracks can be given a different shape and pattern.
• From wooden shields and the remains of boards with your own hands, you can lay out a path in a wooden style. From damp and rot, treat with wood preservatives.
• A track sprinkled with gravel or dropouts will add charm to the pond.
• By applying a silicone mold and pouring concrete into it, with your own hands you can make a track of any shape, size, pattern.

If there is not enough material, it is possible to lay the remains of bricks, concrete parts or wooden elements at a step distance: saw cuts, stripes, panels, parquet. The rest of the land is grassed.

DIY track (video tutorial)

Unfortunately, not everyone can boast an even piece of land. The irregularities of the plot, a steep slope, a ditch, a pit, can be turned from shortcomings into a virtue with exquisite landscape architecture: a wooden bridge over an artificial stream or live, a platform with two, three levels.

All this beauty, created with your own hands, will betray the atmosphere of peace, will become a center of relaxation for the whole family. Designing the landscape design of your site is a responsible task for the whole family. A successful solution will bring not only the pleasure of the work done, but also the admiration of your friends and neighbors.

Front fence of a summer residence

Usually, when dividing land and selling it to the public, the boundary of the plot is a fence. The space in front of the fence, although it belongs to the owner of the land, it is impossible to erect structures (and especially buildings) on it. Therefore, it is advisable to green and refine this piece.

The main fence is the first to welcome guests, which means that the general impression of the owners of the house begins to take shape

The design of this zone must begin with the choice of fence. It is made by:

From a practical point of view, the first two are the best options. The use of natural stone, although expensive, is very reliable, beautiful, and most importantly, eternal. No atmospheric anomalies can change the natural structure of the stone.

Such a construction cannot be called just a stone fence, it is already a work of art

The option is simpler, but also very attractive.

In addition to these options, the combined use of building materials is also possible.
Before the fence, it is a good idea to make a certain step from the curb stone. And in the resulting pocket, you can plant thuja or other trees and plants used for these purposes. If the fence is “deaf”, then you do not need to part with the plantings - this will clog the big picture and create a visual load. But for the fence of wrought metal, dense plantations, hedges and climbing plants are suitable.

An interesting solution would be to create a ceremonial fence entirely from decorative trees planted closely. But do not forget about security. In this case, it will be necessary to install a metal mesh to exclude the possibility of animals entering your area. The fence gate should be bought in a garden store made of artificial vegetation, which will be a continuation of the green hedge.

The easiest way to make a wooden gate

The front lawn grass is selected depending on the color of the vegetation. If your arborvitae is dark green, then the lawn should be closer to the light green color, and vice versa - lay a dark lawn with light green tones of vegetation. Leave the arrangement of flower beds on the interior space of the plot, and plant flowers in front of the fence with small bushes laid out around the circumference with the same natural stone.

The passage to the gate can be distinguished by planting bushes of hedges along the edges. For this, a Kalinolny vesicularis suitable. It belongs to the category of fast-growing, has good resistance to Russian winters, is immune to various diseases.

It's nice when fresh flowers meet you at the gate

To create an accent of the ceremonial platform, plant bushes of blossoming lavender of bright lilac color along the path. This will add some softness and a pleasant smell emitted by this beautiful plant.

Along a metal fence, it is also worth planting a curly five-leaf girl's grape. It is characterized by its green-red color of the leaf, and the density of growth.

For the first year after planting, girl’s grapes will fill the fence and arch above the gate

Answering the question: how to decorate a summer cottage site with your own hands - focus on the "invitation" zone.

Manor options with a garage and a bath - examples in the photo

An example of a successful version of a manor with a garage and a bathhouse can be a variant reminiscent of the sun with rays from above. The center is the house, from it there are several direct paths along the lawn and flower beds to other objects. At the same time, it is necessary to provide for the simplicity of caring for vegetation, if a specialist is not hired for this - to level the lawn, cut bushes and replant flowers.

The layout with the house in the middle is more suitable for square plots

Layout of a rectangular plot with a house on the front line

Variant of the layout of the complex site with the house in the background

So, the layout of a plot of 12 acres allows you to correctly position not only the house itself, but also beautifully design a recreation area, other useful objects. Although, if there is a desire to do everything on their own, this is permissible, it is only recommended that you consult with a specialist regarding safety and, possibly, the introduction of some competent adjustments before starting an idea.

Fundamentals of modern landscape design

When planning a personal plot, it is necessary to include all landscape objects in an organic composition. Landscaping is a combination of man and nature. The options for its execution are so diverse that it is sometimes difficult to imagine the final version of an idea.

The basic laws of landscape architecture are built on three principles: proportions, repetition and unity. They are interconnected. With their use, physical harmony and comfort, peace and order are achieved.

Principle of proportions

It is necessary to correctly plan the proportions of objects. For example, a person will feel uncomfortable in a small area of ​​one hundred square meters with huge plantings 20 meters high. Or if the standard six acres plant only creeping plants. The earth will look bare.

That is why the main principle is important - respecting the size of objects in relation to each other, to the area of ​​the plot, to building objects and to the person himself.

Three variants of proportions can be distinguished.

• In relation to the parameters of a person,
• in relation to other plantations,
• in relation to the buildings.

Only if all parameters are observed will harmony be achieved

Visual order

It can be achieved only by equality of balance, which can be achieved by the following methods:

• symmetry is the dogma of landscape design
• asymmetries - objects of different shapes, colors and textures are located around an invisible axis,
• perspectives - larger objects are used to fill the background, small elements are placed in the foreground that stop the visual perception.

Features

External home improvement plays an important role, it speaks about the owners, their status and tastes, so you need to pay special attention to its preparation. The plot separates private ownership from the general territory, but it needs to be adequately decorated. There are many options for landscape design, because there are so many ways to decorate the territory!

If possible, you can seek help from a qualified professional, but for those who are used to doing everything on their own, it will be useful to find out important information regarding this area.

Often, landscape design involves the presence of flower beds, and you can additionally create a hedge that will look great in the overall picture. Fountains, which can be in front of the house or it can be the organization of an artificial reservoir, are in great demand. Today, a wide range of different figures and statues is presented that complement the design. Of course, it is impossible to do without a gazebo near the house where family and friends can gather at any time to have dinner and just hide from the burning sun in the summer.

The area near the house can undoubtedly be called an important component of private ownership, so it is necessary to create an original and beautiful space, which will be practical. Guided by simple rules, and having studied different design options, you can do everything yourself, achieving excellent results. The landscape design of the territory near the townhouse can be unique, because it is possible to show your own style.

Planning and zoning

Today there is a large selection of design styles, each of which belongs to a certain group. You can distinguish landscape, oriental and geometric options, and they can in some way be combined with each other in perfect harmony. Designing a small area, first of all, involves zoning. This is an important stage, which is the initial one, so pay special attention to this.

All zones can be connected with tracks in a different style. They can be made in a certain mood, using bricks, natural wood, gravel or some kind of stone.

On the territory of the house there is not only a garden and a vegetable garden, which is often found in country houses, there must necessarily be a place to relax. Here you can sit on a sultry day to enjoy reading, invite neighbors or friends to dinner and just relax in the shade. Such a role is played by the arbor, which can be crowned with a flowering plant or grape or make an ordinary canopy for it. There are no strict rules on this matter, it all depends on your wishes, the main thing is that everything looks harmonious.

One of the goals of acquiring a country house is the desire for unity with nature. Therefore, landscape design should be dominated by plants, a simple waterfall or artificial pond. In this way, an atmosphere is created for peace, tranquility and complete relaxation, because you can enjoy the magnificent view and forget about workdays. Garden sculptures preferred during space organization, and they can be made in different styles.

Today it is no longer relevant to use the figures of storks or gnomes, it is much better to choose creative options and combine them with each other in complete harmony.

Not in the last place is the creation of a home flower garden, so it is also important to observe certain conditions here. If you miss some aspects, the overall picture of landscape design will be spoiled. To make the flowerbed beautiful and neat, you need to choose its shape, as well as fill it with vegetation, which will be combined with everything else on the territory. It is important that the flowers are correctly selected, taking into account the volume and architectural direction of design. Vegetation should not be catchy, but not lost in the general plan.

Decor and landscaping

First of all, pay attention to the relaxation area. Along the edges of the path that leads to the front door, flowering plants can be selected in style. If you like colorful, you can choose this option, but It is recommended that you consult with a florist who will provide useful advice and professional assistance.

An important point is that a harmoniously designed flowerbed can fulfill the task of not only decorating, but also hiding architectural errors and defects, and this is useful. At such moments, designers often resort to a mixborder, combine different types of flowers of any size and create a garden composition that becomes a real decoration of the front garden.

Decoration of the territory with coniferous plants will be one of the best solutions. In addition, they look fresh year round and do not require serious care. There are several principles to follow when planting flowers and shrubs. If you want to organize a flower bed near the house, make sure that the color scheme matches the wall cladding. For large areas, decorating with bright large flowers, which have large sheets, and for small areas, small-leaved plants of pastel colors, is better suited.

The design concept involves the use of cold colors in a miniature area, so give your choice to purple, blue and lilac plants.

It is important to note that in order to choose landscaping it is necessary to pay attention to where the front garden is located. On the north side, it is better to plant shade-loving, and on the south side, sun-resistant plants.

Styles

If you want to organize the design yourself, first you need to choose the style in which you want to do everything. Specialists identify several options, each of which meets certain standards and attracts with its own characteristics. Decorating the territory, you should be guided by your taste and preferences, from which you can build on:

• You can elegantly decorate the territory in a romantic style using noble plant species. It can be roses, lavender and even rosehip bushes or lilacs. But it’s important for the latter to be regularly looked after and trimmed to maintain a sophisticated look,
• in the modern version, the use of yew, boxwood and stone decoration of the territory is supposed. Paved paths will look beneficial in combination with coniferous vegetation,
• If you want to show originality and love everything unusual, you will surely like the Mediterranean style. Some kind of randomness is welcomed here, palm-shaped plants are used, which you don’t need to constantly look after,

• and to create a homely atmosphere, rustic design is suitable, while it is very restrained and concise. This option is also called the "grandmother's" style, since it uses curly perennials that run along the entire length of the fence, capturing the facade of the house,
• For fans of the Western way of life, a country design that originated in America is suitable. The garden can be somewhat careless, but necessarily cozy. Lush flower beds prevail, due to which weeds will be lost on the site. The list of plants can include unpretentious herbs, dandelions and daisies. The materials used in the landscape must be exclusively natural, such as wood and stone,
• You can choose the Chinese style, where the main attribute will be a landscape garden. A must-have element in the landscape should be water, as it is a kind of symbol of oriental style. Neat bridges are thrown over artificial streams and ponds. Use the capsules and water lilies for decoration.

Tips

Decorating the area around the house can be called a laborious task. To get the perfect result, you will need to invest a lot of time and effort, but in the end you will be satisfied with the appearance of your local area. Before the townhouse and other types of structures, it is recommended to use landscape accessories, which are important to choose in one direction.

You can choose decorative flower pots with vases, barrels with tubs are suitable for home style, and flowerpots in granite or concrete pots will look perfect in a modern design.

There are several errors that should be avoided when working with a design:

1. Before entering the house, you do not need to plant massive plants or trees, as they will not allow sunlight inside. If you have access to the street from the backyard, you can organize a path of tile or stone, it all depends on the style that you chose at the very beginning.
2. The lawn should not be everywhere, this is a big mistake. It is not necessary to abundantly use the coating throughout. Remember that the lawn requires regular care, and if you do not come to your country house so often, this design option is definitely not for you.
3. Don't count on design based on how things will look in the summer. Everything must be done so that the landscape looks perfect both in the warm season and in winter cold.

In front of the house there should be a path that leads to the entrance, it can branch out on several sides and continue in the garden. Landscaping should be not only beautiful, but also practicalConsidering this, follow the recommendations of specialists to achieve an excellent result.

Beautiful examples

You can pay attention to several options for decorating the local area:

• if you have a great love for detail, you can take the time to organize flower zones. Here, as mentioned above, the style you have chosen plays an important role, as well as the shades that should prevail. In pastel colors, the design will look gentle and neat, but if you want to add colors, let the plants look the same or consult a florist,
• For modernists, a modern style is suitable, where nothing superfluous is used. You can apply minimalism to design a site, but do not forget about the vegetation. For this direction, shrubs or conifers are suitable, which you do not have to constantly look after, and they always look beautiful. The paths should be made of brick or natural stone, which goes well with landscaping.

Infield Design Ideas

The territory near the house primarily separates private property from the street, and can also decorate the housing itself. To date, the arrangement of homesteads is not a particular problem; there are many interesting proposals and ideas on this subject. For example, the simplest and most common way is decorating the site with flower beds, creating a hedge. Fountains in front of the house or artificial ponds, decoration around the house area with various figures, statues or other unusual details are gaining popularity.

An integral part of any private home are gazebos and specially designated relaxation areas. The choice is huge, it all depends on the taste preferences of the owner and, accordingly, his financial capabilities.

In this case, the main thing to consider is an important point - the choice of landscape compositions must necessarily correspond to the style and architectural nature of the building.

Flower design idea

Plant selection

When arranging a flower garden near a house, it is better to have trees, shrubs, perennial and annual flowers in priority.

It is not recommended to start an exotic plant in the front garden, because they require constant care and attention, and the result does not always justify the effort.

For example, to create a hedge, bushes of lilac or barberry, viburnum or dog rose are perfect. For a fence made of metal or stone, climbing plants in the form of grapes, kirkazona, actinidia and others will be the best option. And coniferous low plants will be able to refresh the atmosphere and add notes of aristocracy. Interesting and unusual decor for the porch will be flowers in clay pots, hydrangea or lavender bushes or curly flowers.

If you carefully think over the principle of organizing a front garden, choosing and alternating summer, autumn and winter plants correctly, you can enjoy the floral beauty almost all year round.

Hydrangea can mask defects in the yard

Planting principle

To give more aesthetics to the site in front of the house, you should take into account a few simple, but quite important tips:

• if the flowers are planted very close to the house, then their color scheme should be combined with the shade of the walls,
• large areas in front of the house are best decorated with bright large flowers with large leaves, and accordingly, in small areas it is better to plant small-leaved flowers of not catchy color,
• according to the principle of the design concept, miniature squares require seating in front of the house of flowers of cold shades: lilac, lilac, blue,
• the principle of plant selection also depends on where the front garden is located: the north side is an alternative for shade-loving plants, the south side is drought-resistant plants that are not afraid of direct sunlight,
• To preserve the aesthetic appearance of the flower garden, even in winter, it is recommended to plant more coniferous trees or shrubs with colorful bark (barberry) on it.

Landscaping Details

Decorating the territory in front of the house is a rather laborious task. To get a satisfying result, it’s worth a lot of work, putting all your imagination and resourcefulness to this matter.

Having finished with the organization of the flower garden, many homeowners prefer to finish it finally using landscape accessories selected in one design direction.

As appropriate compositions, you can use decorative vases and flowerpots, wooden tubs and barrels, granite and concrete flowerpots, of course, all this should be selected according to the architectural style of the building. Another interesting and eye-catching element are various garden figures and statues, or large beautiful stones. One way or another, equipping the proposed site, it is important to observe the middle ground, so as not to make the overall look too catchy or overloaded.

Decorative elements for the garden will add a twist to the overall landscape design

Figured design of bushes

Curly shrubs or an unusual hedge trimmer are very popular today. Of course, this type of landscape design requires a lot of effort and not a small financial investment, but the result is worth it. Shrubs of an unusual shape can be like improvised gates placed on one and the other side of the doors, or they can act as a frame for the path leading to the main entrance.

Hedge

Fountains and ponds

Beautiful and diverse fountains always attract attention, regardless of where they are located - in the park area or on the site in front of the house (which is even better!). The organization of such design solutions successfully combines several positive aspects: the fountain in the courtyard gives greater expressiveness and aesthetics to the entire site, but also provides a constant high level of humidity. Small ponds, ponds, or babbling waterfalls can become the main design exposition, creating a sense of peace and tranquility.

The fountain

Green rooms

Modern trends in landscape design involves the organization of so-called "green rooms". This is a specially designated area for relaxation, with garden arbors in the front garden. In such corners there is upholstered furniture designed for a pleasant and comfortable pastime, plants in special containers, tables for eating, as well as lamps that make the evening time enchanting and magical. When organizing such green rooms, one should carefully consider the cover to protect furniture and other components of the overall interior from the weather.

Green room

The design of the site in front of the house is a fascinating and interesting activity, especially since the proposed variations are more than enough. Of course, you can make the reconstruction of the territory in front of the house with your own hands, or you can seek help from specialists who have sufficient information regarding current trends and relevant skills in this area. In a short time and taking into account the personal taste preferences of the estate owner, such experts are able to transform the site in front of the house, making it unusual and unique.

Repetition principle

The basis of the principle is the reuse of objects on personal territory. The use of simple repetitions or a smooth change in the characteristics of a compositional group is allowed. For example, when using a round shape, make it gradually larger or smaller. This is suitable for landscaping a small plot.

Unity principle

This technique allows you to combine all the objects into a single composition. For example, the choice of the main idea. Also, harmony can be achieved by combining leading and subordinate plantings or architectural elements.

Basic design principles

Land improvement

When deciding how to plan the yard, first of all, start from the house and its corresponding style. Do not allow excess decor in the house area. The plan for the improvement of the territory involves the division of the site into separate zones.

A recreation area and a playground deserve special attention. If there is not enough space in the yard, then maybe some zones can be combined. Bushes, hedges, and perennials can be used to limit individual sites.

A recreation area and a playground for children are located nearby

If the layout is done correctly, then even in a small area you can place all the necessary objects.

The layout of the yard is carried out taking into account such factors:

• terrain. How flat or hilly it is, as well as the location of mountains or ravines nearby,
• variety of soil: clay, light or fertile,
• site shapes: rectangular, triangular, rounded or L-shaped,
• area sizes
• groundwater level
• illumination and orientation to the cardinal points.

With a well-planned layout, you can compactly place all the elements of the courtyard design

The project of the yard allows you to rationally place all the elements of communications. Zoning of a personal plot in the village of silt in another locality involves the division into the following parts:

• residential designates the main building and all buildings that adjoin it,
• the economic zone means buildings for storing tools, all kinds of houses, garages and places for storing fuel supplies,
• the relaxation area includes a swimming pool, playground, flower beds, gazebos and summer kitchen,
• orchard and garden for growing fruits and vegetables.

Compact placement of buildings in the yard

The layout of the yard should be carried out taking into account the ground level. In some cases, it may be necessary to create a blind area, gutter or backfill. To strengthen the slopes, slopes, terraces and stairs are needed.

Also, landscape design involves observing the cardinal points. Experts recommend that large trees and houses be placed on the north side so that the shade from them does not cover the green spaces. Planning a site near the house involves placing a recreation area inside the territory to protect it from prying eyes and noise.

The distinction between residential areas and green spaces

When planning a village house and courtyard, you need to consider the garden zone. Shrubs, beds and fruit trees must be distributed so that all crops have enough light and space. Gardening plan can be done with your own hands. For this zone, the sunniest place in the garden is selected.

Fruit trees must be properly combined with the rest of the vegetation.

The resting place for a country house does not have to be located in one place. Individual sites can be found throughout the territory. Landscaping includes decorative elements such as arbors, flower beds, flower beds near the house and small ponds.

In the photo you can see wonderful ideas for a private house, as well as for plots in the village.