Landscape design of a country site it is possible to do with their hands, only that you need to consider all steps for future improvement. The design of the garden includes a large variety of works, and landscaping, and the code paths, and the construction of different buildings for decoration and use, and the construction of a drainage system and much more.

The project of improvement of the suburban area


The arrangement of the cottages should begin long before the start of the summer season with the drafting of future works. First apply to all existing buildings, perennial trees and shrubs. Consider what you leave intact, and what will be removed or undone.
Before you take cutting, weigh the "pros and cons", because to remove a tree is not difficult, but the new will grow very long. Possible save and existing buildings - this will significantly reduce your expenses.


The remaining space will divide on the following areas: work, children, sports, recreation area and so on. The presence and size of these zones will depend on what you want to use country land: to grow crops, children, fun parties with friends, barbecues on the weekends or something. Do not take all the decisions alone, you definitely should consult with family members, neighbors and friends.

When you made the planning all the major elements of the future design, start detailing. Divide the garden and the gazebo garden paths, limit the flower garden and pond borders, consider the types and varieties of green spaces, the materials of the greenhouses, baths and more.

Some types of work also need to plan in detail and also, evaluate your hand and decide what you will do with your hands, and for what jobs will hire professionals.

Beginning landscaping garden


Before you start work on improvement of the suburban area, make cleaning. Remove all debris and last year's leaves, cutting dead branches, stumps wikicite, ponovite and touch up the buildings that need it. Only after all these procedures we can proceed to the main works.
Do not grasp everything at once, choose one site or area and start to bring it in according to plan. Then take another section.


Begin landscaping a garden plot, often with a fence. This will define the boundary of your territory and will help to designate an internal division into zones.

Landscaping a garden plot


There are various ways to green the land and planting fruit and vegetable crops, the creation of flower beds, green hedges, and in the children's area, recreation area or sport you can plant ground cover plants.

Ground cover plants are good that are almost maintenance-free, quickly cover the free space, preventing the growth of foreign weeds, look like very beautiful green carpet and it is a pleasure to walk barefoot.
In addition, most of these crops are perennial, it only needs to be planted once and they will please you for many years.


The best way to decorate the yard – a variety of flowers. They give a unique look, make the elegant garden and changing, as bloom at different times. Flowers are appropriate in any zone, only need to choose wisely for them the soil and to create a combination that will satisfy your family.

Green fence – a great alternative for the person in the garden do not want to see heavy construction of concrete, glass and metal. The living wall helps the buildings fit harmoniously into the natural landscape, it is quite possible to decorate a fence, pergola, verandah, shed for tools and more.

Landscaping different areas


Take care of comfortable walkways for quick access to any part of the garden, the choice of material depends only on your desire. This can be gravel, paving slabs, concrete screed, stonework and more.
Pay special attention to the choice of coverage in each zone, if the children's area area can be covered with fine green grass, the BBQ is better to put fire tiles or concrete screed.


Country houses decorated with durable long-lasting material, many of which not only significantly increases the service life of the structure, but will become an additional decoration, thanks to its attractive appearance.

Drainage system


It happens that in the spring when snow melts or after heavy rains the water long delayed on the plot. This is bad for the plants, they experience oxygen starvation, as excessive moisture does not flow of air to the roots, so you can be very sick and even die. No less devastating the impact of water on soil and garden buildings, and washing out of the first forming mold and fungus on the second.

In order to avoid all these negative consequences, you should carefully consider the drainage system and land reclamation. The system in each case is created individually depending on the height of the area, the abundance of precipitation, soil composition, proximity to lakes and rivers, the depth of the groundwater and other parameters.