Landscape design of a small garden: beautiful design ideas

Creating a landscape design of a small garden is sometimes more interesting than designing the exterior of a large plot. Work on the latter may take several months. Everyone will be able to give a stylish look to a small garden with their own hands, guided by the recommendations of professional designers.

Designers formulated three rules, which certainly need to adhere to the landscape design of a small garden:

• Abandon massive structures. All buildings should be light. Try to hide them behind vibrant vertical fences and bushes. All objects should be evenly distributed throughout the garden, so as not to create a feeling of piling up.

• Deaf fence is not suitable for a small area. Its installation will eliminate all your efforts aimed at expanding the space visually. Another drawback of such a fence is that it will impede the natural movement of air, which will lead to a change in the microclimate in the garden plot. The best solution would be the fence of the grid-chain-link or picket fence. Climbing plants will look beautiful along the hedge.

• Tall trees are out of place for small sized areas. Given the annual growth of their crowns and roots, you will have very little room for imagination. Plant fruit crops. Very nice, they look in groups.

So that a small area does not seem even smaller, when working with its design, it is important not to overpower it with decorative elements. In addition, you need to optimally choose the size of objects installed in the garden and the height of the plants.

It will look good plot of small size, decorated in Japanese style. The main principle of creating such a landscape is to place the surround in the small: dwarf tree species, mini-waterfalls, fantasy ensembles of stones.The living element of the garden will be a salutary decorative element for a small garden. They will add intrigue and species diversity to the overall atmosphere. For greater similarity with the Japanese original in the garden can be installed a flashlight made of stone or the figure of the temple with pagodas.

As plants for the garden in the Oriental style, it is recommended to choose low evergreen shrubs, creeping varieties of flowers, herbs and various types of moss.

The presence in the landscape of the garden area of ​​the beds of geometric forms, narrow paths, perfectly trimmed shrubs, trees in tubs indicates the presence of a regular style. A very common misconception is that this style is appropriate only for large areas.

In order not to turn the territory into a jumble of elements of decor not combined with each other, it is better to refuse to install sculptures and fountains, large trees and shrubs, garden crops with a large bud diameter, multicolor in the design of flower beds (no more than 2 shades).

A small pond located in the central part of the plot will help to imitate a wild landscape in the garden. It is not recommended to enclose a pond with large stones, so its area will visually narrow. Visually increase the space of the garden will help a stepped waterfall, a well or a “dry” stream. Creeping and moisture-loving flowers placed around the pond will become an expressive accent.

As decorative elements for the garden, you can use old things that are creatively rethought: automobile tires, old furniture, wall-mounted textile and plastic “pockets”, shelves with shelves. All this can be converted under the beds. These beds can be used not only for flower beds, they are perfect for growing greens: arugula, sorrel, lettuce, parsley, dill, spinach, strawberries.

The lack of territory can be hidden with the help of multi-tiered terraces and vertical gardening (rock arias, rock gardens).The best place to place them is a far corner of the garden.

For a small area suitable plants in pots, composed of multi-storey structures. If necessary, they can be moved or carried away from the garden. It is best to place potting compositions near the paths, gazebos or at the entrance to the house. The pot must correspond to the height of the plant and the development of its root system.. In pots, dwarf conifers, fragrant roses, and vegetables (peppers, tomatoes) grow well.

However, it is necessary to skillfully design the necessary number of beds and hanging compositions so that their number does not grow into bad taste.

Winding paths between the plantings, decorative elements, smooth shapes and lines will help to expand the boundaries of the garden. Visually "push" the territory will allow white and yellow flowers planted in the most remote corners of the garden.

Before you begin to design your garden plot, familiarize yourself with examples of landscape design. Think of the options you like that you can implement on your territory. Follow these guidelines:

• pre-study the needs of selected plants for planting trees and lighting;
• if the soil is not fertile enough, bring black soil to the site. Using compost and fertilizer will not bring quick results;
• low-growing plants should be planted in the southern part of the garden, high cultures - in the north-east;
• if you choose the right color for the site, you can visually expand its boundaries;
• To create the integrity of the picture, you need to choose the main tone, the shades of which can be played in different parts of the site.

When designing a small garden landscaping will have to make much more effort than when working with a large area. Not all ideas can be implemented on a small area. If you are at an impasse with the arrangement of your garden, refer to the services of professionals. So the local area will be used with the maximum benefit, and the majority of your requests are harmoniously embodied in a small area.

The secrets and rules of landscape design for a small garden, see the following video.