Every gardener, of course, wants to have not only a rich harvest, but also a beautiful summer cottage. Do-it-yourself arrangement, of course, takes a lot of effort and time, but it significantly saves the budget, and the work will be done well. As for the services of a landscape designer, they are often unreasonably expensive. We will talk about how to equip a summer cottage with our own hands in this article.
All work on the ground begins with planning. The suburban area is no exception. Do-it-yourself arrangement requires a creative approach, so try to draw every detail while there is inspiration.
If you don't already have a fence, you should think carefully about choosing one. Usually the main fence has a human height or a little more, and decorative fences inside the site - 30-60 cm. It is worth starting with a fence because it not only fulfills its main purpose, but also must be in harmony with the overall planned project. The material for the fence can be very different: from cinder blocks to polycarbonate, which would make a good crate. It is worth considering that at certain times of the day the fence will cast a shadow on the lawn, and not all flowers will be able to grow there if it is made very “deaf”.
Clean up the mess and make room for more work. It should not resemble an abandoned wasteland, but a residential suburban area. Do-it-yourself arrangement is not done in one sitting, but often stretches for more than one season, because you always need to patch, fix, plaster something. Be prepared for the fact that after a while you will want to deviate from the original plan.
What, if not flowers, is the best way to decorate a summer cottage? With your own hands, you can build an excellent flower bed, and using only improvised materials. But first you need to deal with the tracks on the site. If you come up with a beautiful design, then they will harmonize very well in general with the whole layout. For example, embossed gravel paths contrast nicely with the green lawn. And you can make a very economical tile from wooden ends. Concrete paths will serve you for more than one decade, and among the many options, it’s a sin not to choose a tile to your taste. Due to the huge range and durability, it is in the greatest demand.
Next, you can already ennoble the summer cottage. Arranging a flower bed with your own hands will delight you. This is really a very exciting and interesting activity. Flowers should be chosen in such a way that they bloom all season, from April to October. The tallest plants or a small shrub are placed in the center of the flower bed, and then the site is planted with undersized and creeping plants. Primroses, crocuses, hyacinths, snowdrops are ideal as primroses. Next comes the turn of flowering tulips, daisies, lilies of the valley. And chrysanthemums, dahlias and asters bloom in late autumn.
Remember to maintain the right combination of flowers in the flower bed, and also take into account their exactingness in soil, watering and fertilizers. Remember that not all flowers love the neighborhood, and some cannot stand even light partial shade.
