Creating a garden design always begins with styling. Consider why this is so important.
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What is garden style?
First determine the style
Wanting to transform the old garden or arrange a new one, we take a pencil, paper in our hands, and draw a sketch of a future project. But you do not need to start with this. Long before your pencil touches the paper, you need to determine the style.
Style defines everything.
Style is a collection of elements that form its complete image.. Style defines everything, from the planning decision of the site, to the selection of plants and decor. Garden is not clothing - it can be used for decades, and therefore it is worth paying enough attention to its styling. The first thing you can do is learn more about existing design trends.
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Strict geometry and symmetry of all elements and structures
The named style is also called “classic” or “geometric”. It originated in the era of the French king Louis XIV. Famous gardens of Versailles - the main source of inspiration for fans of this direction.
In this style, dominated by plants that can be cut and keep their shape for a long time.
The following features are typical for classic French:
- strict geometry and symmetry of all elements, structures;
- pronounced composition axis;
- clear plan with strict lines;
- ornamental flower garden;
- the prevalence of plants that can be cut, long-lasting shape (used to create topiarnyh figures).
Clear plan with strict lines
The garden, fully sustained in French, can be found not so often. However, the use of its individual elements or design in a classic particular area is very popular.
The use of individual elements or design in classic style is very popular.
For example, you can use such a refined geometric element as a maze. Even in a small area it is possible to arrange a fragment of muddy paths with the help of a curb of cropped shrubs or a lawn.
Even in a small area it is possible to arrange a fragment of confusing maze-like tracks.
English
In English or landscape, the key role played by the unity of man with nature. Therefore, it is always closest to the natural landscape.
This direction arose as a counterweight to the French. His first masters drew inspiration from paintings by famous painters, namely Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin. Landscape distinguish:
In the English style the basis is the solitude of man with nature
- imitation of natural landscapes;
- randomness of decorative elements;
- planting plant hierarchy;
- lack of straightness and symmetry.
English is considered one of the least expensive. This is because minimal changes are made to the existing landscape.
English style is considered one of the least expensive
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Oriental
In such a garden everything has to languishing, bliss. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which were included in the list of 7 wonders of the world of antiquity, were performed exactly in the east. Until our time, they have not survived, but we have the gardens of the Alhambra in Spain, which the described direction is also called "Moorish."
Moorish style
Among the characteristic features of the eastern stands out:
- a reservoir (pond, fountain or canal) is the center of the composition;
- geometric correctness of the layout;
- decorative paving, made of colored tiles or stone;
- covered galleries, arches entwined with plants;
- the rose garden, whose elements are selected by color, aroma;
- patio.
Pond as a center of composition
The patio deserves attention. It is important that it be closed, opaque. Create a space inaccessible to prying eyes, you can with the help of densely planted tall shrubs and trees.
Patio - Indoor and Opaque
Mediterranean
Mediterranean is a mix of Roman, ancient Greek and modern traditions. It imitates the atmosphere of southern cities with their small streets, fragrant plants, and cozy terraces. The design of the Mediterranean calls to forget about the bustle, to devote time to rest.
The Mediterranean garden is a mix of Roman, ancient Greek and modern traditions.
The main distinguishing features of the Mediterranean:
- soft color scale (yellow, blue, orange, red colors);
- tracks of sand, pebbles, terracotta;
- terracotta pottery, culture;
- clearly marked recreation area (most often it is a terrace with garden furniture).
Terracotta ceramics and sculpture are characteristic of this style.
In the Mediterranean, water plays an important role. So, it is worth thinking about an artificial pond, pool, fountain or cascade. It is the murmur of water that immerses into the atmosphere of the Mediterranean.
Think of an artificial pond, pool, fountain, or cascade.
Dutch
Dutch seems to be something like a flower bed dotted with multi-colored tulips. In fact, it is a bright style, full of individual elements. It has the following characteristics:
Contrast bright colors are widely used in the Dutch style.
- modest size;
- contrasting bright colors;
- extensive use of bulbous plants (tulips, hyacinths, crocuses, daffodils);
- tracks of regular geometric shape;
- well-kept lawn;
- no high growing trees.
Flowers play a huge role
The first violin in Dutch is played by flowers, which does not preclude the use of undersized evergreens, such as juniper or dwarf thuja. The main thing is not to overshadow the trees, but to complement the beauty of flowers. Dutch is ideal for owners of small areas.
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Garden in modern
Modern - an option for supporters of minimalism. The garden in modernity is connected by an ornamental rhythm, subordinated to a single symbolic concept. Herbal compositions are used for the decoration of buildings, and the lines of the facade are repeated.
Simplicity of lines
Features:
- simplicity of lines;
- the absence of a large number of plants and additional details;
- geometric layout;
- repeatability of motives;
- large amount of free space.
Large amount of free space
There are few plants, however, they need to be picked carefully and placed carefully. If we talk about trees, it is better to choose owners of non-standard crown or a unique color of leaves. As for flowers, white lily, phlox, red mallow, roses, daffodils and peonies are welcome.
Geometric layout
Colonial
This style was invented by American colonists. In it intertwined British restraint, American emancipation.
In this style small architectural forms are actively used.
The following features are characteristic of the colonial style:
- compositional negligence;
- paving of exclusively natural materials;
- active use of small architectural forms (arches, verandas, arcades, arbors, benches);
- love for wooden and stone sculptures depicting animals;
- plants planted in tubs of terracotta.
Style is characterized by compositional negligence.
In the period of their emergence colonist gardens had an important practical importance. An echo of the time was that flowers can grow with medicinal herbs. In addition, the colonial admits the presence of a small vegetable garden, fenced off by a picket fence.
Colonist gardens were of practical importance.
Fantasy
This is for lovers of secrets, legends and fairy tales. The fantasy style successfully uses what other directions consider a disadvantage, from the irregularities of the site to the remnants of the old structure. The key elements of fantasy are:
Garden lovers of secrets, legends and tales
- winding paths;
- stone compositions;
- decorative grottoes;
- hidden zones;
- fragments of ancient ruins;
- vertical gardening.
The fantasy style uses winding paths.
When choosing a fantasy, remember that it must be in harmony with the house. The integrity of the composition will emphasize the basement of the house, trimmed with stone. You can get ideas for decoration from films, as well as books in the same style.
Maybe the hobbits live here
As for landscaping, the most common species of loess trees, shrubs of unusual shape will do. Fairy tales add hedge from hop or climbing rose. Worth a look at the fern.
And these ruins are legendary
Japanese
This style is a whole philosophy based on contemplation and a sense of beauty. The Japanese garden is a combination of 5 components: ideas, water, stones, plants, architectural elements. This is a place for admiring nature, deep thought, tea ceremonies.
This is a place for admiring nature, deep thought and tea ceremonies.
Japanese can be recognized by the following features:
- connection of dynamic and static parts;
- lack of straight lines and symmetry;
- use of elements of Japanese culture;
- the presence of a small waterfall, a pond of irregular shape or a running stream;
- discreet decor.
The presence of a reservoir
Japanese is distinguished by a special attitude to the stone, which the Japanese consider to be the highest creation of nature. Stones are selected by texture, shape and color. It is important that they fit organically into the landscape.
Stone is considered the highest nature of nature by the Japanese
As for the flora, it is difficult to imagine Japanese without sakura, pine, lotus, Japanese maple, barberry bushes, cubes (Japanese camellia).The Japanese are associating the plants with certain artistic images. For example, sakura flowers personify purity, durability, all because they never fade on a tree, even lying on the ground, remain fresh for a long time.
Sakura flowers represent purity and durability
Japanese mentioned last for good reason. On his example, I want to show how you can stylize a garden on the most usual summer cottage.
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Creating a Japanese garden: step by step instructions
Creating a Japanese garden - the process is incredibly fascinating. But the laboriousness of the upcoming work can extinguish any fuse. The step-by-step instruction presented below will help bring the matter to a logical end.
return to menu ↑Step 1. Planning
You should start with an assessment of the characteristics of the site that you have. Planning is impossible without taking into account the features of the relief. Then it is necessary to draw up a rough plan, think over individual elements.
Perfectly invent all the details.
Step 2. Choosing stones
It is important to pick up samples of uniform color gamut. The easiest option is to install the selected instances in the center of the composition.
Remember that you should not pile stones on each other. It is better to fill the formed voids with sand mixed with fine fraction gravel. The combination of light sand and dark boulders looks most impressive.
Do not pile stones on each other
Step 3. Selection of plants
To create a Japanese garden, you can use coniferous crops, creeping bushes, climbing and ground cover plants. Perfectly suitable green plants with small leaves, low-key flowers. Dwarf plants will also look advantageous.
For a Japanese garden, green plants with small leaves and inconspicuous flowers are perfect.
If we talk about specific examples, among the trees it is: pine, maple, sakura (can be replaced with Raksa cherry). As a hedge, you can use the barberry. The best flowers for Japanese are peonies, chrysanthemums and rhododendrons.
Optimal flowers for the Japanese garden - peonies, chrysanthemums and rhododendrons
Try to pick plants of uniform shape, then it will look more harmonious. A note of originality can make a zone dedicated to mosses.
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The best addition to a Japanese garden is a tea house. If the creation of such an element is too laborious for you, you can stop on a small garden bridge. It, like most other decor, can be purchased in finished form.
The best addition to a Japanese garden is a tea house.
Lighting plays a major role. Paying attention to it, you can enjoy beauty at any time of the day. It is best to buy special Japanese lights, of which there are plenty of varieties.
Special Japanese lanterns are best for lighting.
Styling is a process that requires a considerable amount of time, effort, and sometimes funds. However, any owner of a beautiful garden will confirm that the result is worth it.
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