Landscape design: the subtleties of design suburban area of ​​5 acres

Any person who has a dacha, wants very much that the territory belonging to him was the most picturesque and different comfort. The task becomes more difficult if you need to think through the landscape design of a small suburban area of ​​5 acres. It is necessary to understand in detail all the intricacies of the design of such a territory, to consider the most successful options.

The owner of the land should try to ensure harmony on its territory, to collect all its parts together. It is necessary to carefully consider how and where the trees will be located, to find the most suitable places for beds, various design elements. Only in this case, the design will be organic.

However, such areas have many advantages. It is easy to take care of small areas, in addition, you do not have to buy a lot of seedlings.

To make the composition successful and as effective as possible, you need to seriously approach the zoning of the site. You can divide the territory into certain zones, using, for example, brick borders, plants, hedges. It is necessary to remember certain recommendations:

• A very good option - the use of various garden figures for the decoration of the courtyard. You can also use a variety of pitchers, pots of clay. However, do not be too zealous with such products, they should not be very much, otherwise you will create the impression of congestion.
• It should also seriously approach the selection of trees. There is no need to select very high options, they can grow large and prevent penetration of sunlight to the site. It is recommended to choose enough small trees and plant them closer to each other. It is not necessary to have trees on the territory over the entire area, it is better to select a certain zone for them.

• If your site is small, you do not need to choose deaf and high fencing. So you visually reduce the area even more. The best option is a small fence with a wicket, providing visibility of the territory. Such a fence will visually increase the area.
• In a small area there should not be a lot of massive structures.

Decide on the most important and minor areas, provide places for rest and work. Given the terrain, you need to build routes between zones.

Usually the following elements are located on the territory:

• house;
• garage;
• restroom;
• garden;
• garden;
• a gazebo;
• water.

In some areas there is also a bath. If you need to place a playground on the territory, make it so that it can be clearly seen from the windows of the house.

When you decide on where exactly all the zones will be located, you can proceed to the design of the site. Do not be afraid to translate into reality your wildest design ideas, because the owner of the site should enjoy being on it.

If you make a plot in a certain style, it will be perceived as a very beautiful and harmonious composition. Stop the choice on a certain concept, think over each element.

Japanese-style decoration is a very good option for a small area.Residents of Eastern countries know how to use the space as efficiently as possible - we can say that they take into account every centimeter. The main features of plots decorated in Japanese style:

• stone lanterns;
• rock gardens;
• small trees;
• small evergreen shrubs, mosses;
• small waterfalls.

It may seem that this style is not well suited for small areas, but it is not. With the help of such a small plot design you can achieve a sense of orderliness and harmony. However, it should be borne in mind that for this you need to carefully consider the location of each element. To decorate the area in the country, you can use the following elements:

• forged arches with roses;
• tubs;
• neat shrubs of the correct forms;
• smooth tracks;
• flowerbeds (for the palace style is characterized by geometric shapes).

You can arrange the territory so that it looks like a natural oasis. It is necessary to take into account certain recommendations:

• Use an imitation of natural cliffs. They should consist of large stones.
• On the territory you can equip an artificial reservoir (it is better to arrange it in the center). A good option for this style is a small waterfall.
• Plant plants near the pond that are resistant to high humidity.

Suitable design elements of the site 5 hectare will visually increase the space. It is also important to use certain accents.

In a small area you can use vertical flower beds, multi-tiered flower beds. The following elements are suitable for such territories:

• racks with beds;
• cabinets, dressers, which are used as flower beds (in each drawer there is a separate flower bed);
• high beds of car tires.

Similar beds can be created from clay pots, car tires. Fix the flower beds on the posts, under the roof of the terrace or veranda. Many people choose bright flowers, they look very beautiful.Suspended containers can be used to grow greens. Some garden owners prefer berries.

For not very large areas, mobile pots with flowers are also suitable, which can be placed anywhere and, if desired, easily transferred from the street to the house. Considering that plants grow larger over time, decide on the most suitable pot sizes. They must be heavy enough, otherwise a gust of strong wind can drop them. The mobile garden has many advantages:

• You can choose plants that grow exclusively in heat, because before the onset of cold weather, you can move the pots into the house.
• If desired, it will be easy to replace the annoying plants with others.
• You can create a variety of compositions of flowers, changing them as often as you want.

When creating various compositions of plants at the dacha, certain factors should be taken into account. Among the most important nuances are the following:

• Choose a place for plants that are best for them. It depends on how they will bloom and look.Consider the illumination of the place, the force of the wind.
• Proper soil preparation is required. Prepare the required amount of fertilizer.

• Think over the shapes and sizes of beds. Some use several small flowerbeds, and not one large, but it is worth considering that in the latter case it will be easier to achieve a harmonious look.
• To make the overall picture complete, you need to properly select the plants. Focus on the quality and time of flowering. Alternate shades, use bright accents. At the edges of the composition should be placed small plants in the center - tall.

• Make sure that people in the recreation area feel the maximum comfort.
• Suspended flowerbeds are good decorations for the suburban area.
• Narrow winding paths look interesting and at the same time visually enlarge a small area.
• The use of interesting garden figurines will make your summer cottage original, "fabulous."

From the video below you will learn how to beautifully decorate your small summer cottage.