Planning a land plot begins with its careful study, for which the boundaries are measured and plotted on the plan with precise reference to the cardinal points. Next, the relief and structure of the soil are examined, the wettest and driest areas are determined, existing plantings are noted.
Features that planning a summer cottage has are associated with the need for zoning or planning in accordance with the distribution into zones. The exact distribution depends on the size of the holdings, but for small areas, the following ratio is proposed: 25% of the total area is allocated to the residential area, which includes the house, lawn and ornamental plantings, flower beds, ornamental pond. The remaining area is given to horticultural crops, with most, at least half, allocated for fruit trees, and the remainder is distributed approximately equally between the garden and the berry field.
A play area is usually adjacent to the residential area, the size and content of whichdepend on the age of the children. A mandatory attribute of this area is a sandbox, which it is desirable to make closed. You can also install a swing, an artificial shallow pond.
Which place will be the most successful for the location of a residential building depends on the general location of the site. If there is a roadway on its front side, then the house should be moved away from the fence by at least 6-8 meters. In any case, such a location of the house - with a lawn and a flower garden broken in front of it - is very practical. A hedge along the fence will protect the living area from street noise and dust.
Site planning involves the removal of outbuildings away from the residential area. They may or may not be clearly defined. For example, an outdoor shower may be located closer to the living area, and a waste incineration site as far away from the house.
Planning the site most organically binds buildings to the overall composition of the relief and green spaces. Summer cottages are characterized by open terraces and loggias, entwined with plants, wild grapes, ivy, roses. It is also worth considering a small summer gazebo, possibly forged, with climbing flower plants, standing near an artificial pond with a small bridge or waterfall. It is preferable to choose a place for a reservoir in advance when the overall planning of the site is carried out, even if you postpone its construction to a later date, as well as laying decorative paved paths in the garden.
The distribution of green spaces has its ownfeatures for each type of plant, but in general terms, you need to know that tall and strong fruit trees (walnut, pear, apple tree) should not be planted on the south side of the site, as they will block access to sunlight to undersized berry bushes and vegetable beds. It is better to plant them on the north side to protect the garden from cold winds. Shrubs are planted to the south, and in the very sun they plant a berry and vegetable garden.
As you can see, site planning is an important stage in its development.
