I came, I saw, I repeatedThe past season for me and my family was not very successful in terms of the arrangement of the site. Although at the beginning there were big plans for the reconstruction of the alpine slides. But we arrived at the dacha late, plants were already actively blooming on them, and therefore we decided to postpone the work on the hills until autumn
How to choose a plot for a summer residence and equip itLife in the city is boring and monotonous. In the morning you wake up to the roar of cars and the clatter of tram wheels. During the day, you see and hear all this on the way to work and on the way from work, and in the evening…. I
Ponds! What could be more romantic on the site? The soft willow branches with long narrow silvery leaves caress the water like fingers. Multi-colored spots of nymphs ( water lilies ), like stars, are reflected on the dark surface of the pond. Over the long dark green lanceolate leaves, the irises proudly released their exquisite arrows: yellow - marsh, blue - Siberian
We will multiply the beautyOur gardening is located near the village of Sinyavino, it is located along the old Ladoga Canal, built by order of Peter the Great for navigation on Lake Ladoga. Carrying out the usual work for every gardener, we still try every summer to do something that will make our site special, not like others
The layout of our slide and the flower garden around it (like a mixborder) "historically" has developed in such a way that it consists, as it were, of three parts, rather isolated from each other. The first part, adjacent to an artificial reservoir, for the construction of which plastic film was used for several years in a row, was left unchanged by us this summer
According to the gardening plan, there is a fire reservoir behind our site. And so they dug it up, and at the edge of the site appeared a 10-meter dump of earth. I was horrified: so much work in the garden and in the beds, and then there was this mountain! But the eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing, and we gradually began to clean up the earth, added it to the beds, used it for the blind area, for filling the pipe, for leaving the site, we raised low places, and little by little two-t
Let's start with the first problem facing the beginner connoisseur of English landscapes. What lawn mixture to choose for your "estate" so that its appearance is appropriate, and so that it suits, if not for the walks of the Queen of England, then at least fits into the available six acres, and the neighbor would not perceive your landscape work as a breeding ground of weeds
Features of your garden designHistorically, all novice gardeners dream of conquering unbridled wilderness, creating a wonderful landscape, order and harmony around themselves. When creating a garden design, there is interest in juxtaposing contrasting elements
Does a water one live with you?I walk between the beds, enjoy - finally greenery, finally warm. Everything is sown and planted, fertilized, and at heart is calm. Then the little son comes up: "Mom, are there any devil, mermaids and mermaids?
Elements of vertical garden decorationThe time has come when many owners of suburban areas have taken a fresh look at their traditional six acres. Growing potatoes is no longer relevant - I want to turn the site into a great place to relax
FIRE IN THE NIGHTSkillfully organized garden lighting should highlight its strengths and mask weaknesses. But for this, already at the beginning of construction, it is necessary to clearly imagine how you want to see your house and plot in the evenings, where functional lighting will be more appropriate, and where - decorative
Probably, none of the elements of garden design conceals so many opportunities in arranging and changing the space, as retaining walls, which have their main purpose - to support the soil on the slope. Retaining walls are able to revive a boring flat area beyond recognition, emphasize the landscape beauty of natural "inconveniences"
It is not for nothing that Norway, Denmark and Sweden are united into a single territorial unit - Scandinavia. A common history, starting from the Viking Age, frequent transfers of power in the region from one country to another, one language group and other nuances of joint development ultimately led to some very close aesthetic perception of life in these countries. Hence - the "Scandinavian style", which is best known to designers, and the similarity of techniques in urban planning
The stone in landscape architecture is the embodiment of the inviolability of the Universe, the philosophical antithesis of the delicate ephemerality of everything "that came to flourish and die." The main thing that every owner expects from his suburban area depends on the successfully executed "stone frame" of the garden plot - a sense of harmony of the surrounding garden
Where the relief has significant drops, terracing is indispensable. But the method of forming terraces has very ancient roots, going back to Italian gardens and is so good and convenient in landscape design that architects often "invent" a place for terracing, creating an artificial relief on flat and boring areas
Features of landscape, or English styleLandscape art is aimed at creating certain images for observers. And if in formal gardens the idea behind the strict geometric shapes and straight lines of the alleys was the conquest of Nature and the glorification of human strength, then the landscape style gave gardens and parks complete freedom, and people - a sense of harmony with the surrounding green world
The leading role in the reformation of the garden, in bringing buildings and green spaces "to a common denominator" belongs, of course, to small architectural forms. It is interesting that this rather dry terminology denotes the most romantic elements of the garden - gazebos, pergolas, garden trellises, grottoes and sculptural statues. Such elements are called small because they are much inferior in size to the main building of the site - the house
A body of water is usually surprisingly appropriate for any garden. I will share my observations and recommendations on the construction and operation of such a reservoir in our difficult climatic conditions
Traditionally, the Dutch are considered the trendsetters for tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. Of course, there is some truth in this, and bulbous plants are especially popular in the country. However, Holland could be safely called the kingdom of topiary forms
A gazebo in the garden is almost a sign of good form. In the days of Russian Art Nouveau, she was a symbol of solitude, soulful conversations and secret dates. Most of the modern gazebos are of the "secular" category, intended for receiving guests or home tea parties. They should be placed closer to home, so that it is more convenient to set the table
Our contest "Envy, Neighbor"From the Editor: We decided to keep the writing style unchanged. This summer cottage took second place in our competition. The photos were taken by the owners of the clever and inquisitive Lyusha. Hello, dear editorial staff of "FloraPrice" magazine and readers
Paths that facilitate movement around the site in bad weatherEvery summer resident or gardener knows that in spring and autumn, that is, during the period of bad weather and rains, it is difficult to walk on the territory of the site because of the mud
Our contest "Envy, Neighbor"I am writing on behalf of my family to present our garden to your competition.It is already 20 years old, but only seven years ago we started redeveloping it. After visiting Spain and France, where we saw villas with real lawns and gardens with bougainvilleas and magnolias, which were created simultaneously with the construction of the villa, we had the idea to do something similar in Russia, on a garden plot
How to build a pond in a garden? Easy and interesting.Suppose that after reading an article about the arrangement of a pond in the garden in the last issue of the magazine, you have decided on the questions of where and what kind of pond you want to make
How to create an artificial pond in your gardenOutlandish flowers grow in your garden, paths are paved with tiles, and a gazebo is entwined with wild grapes … Or maybe you have only 6 acres at your disposal, on which an incredible number of beds are located. O
Lawns are surprisingly pleasing to the eye, giving solidity, elegance, grace and significance to the entire site. There is a wide variety of plants for them. I want to share my experience of creating a lawn in a small area, caring for it and dealing with pests and diseases. If desired, by spending some time and patience, you will create your original landscape
A well-groomed lawn should be bright, green, with dense turf, it should quickly recover from stress and be resistant to disease. Lawn maintenance is not very difficult. Do not try to do everything at once, some activities must be carried out regularly, depending on weather conditions, time of year and the state of the lawn
The historic Petrovsky vegetable garden has been revivedIn September, the magnificent palace and park complex "Peterhof" celebrated its 300th anniversary. On the site of the suburban imperial residence founded by Peter I, there is the State Museum-Reserve
The Center for Landscape Art "Green Arrow" invites culturologist Tatyana Alekseevna Matveeva to the author's excursion "The romantic park of Mon Repos and the unique medieval city of Vyborg"
When choosing bridges, consider your capabilities and your style.Walkways are an important and useful garden accent. Even if you don't have a pool or stream in your garden, a bridge can always be found. Bridges are built across streams and streams, through drainage ditches and holes in the landscape
Which gate to choose for the site, how to install itThe garden gate is a kind of garden accent. From a purely practical point of view, the gate is the entrance to the garden from the outside. She can also play a symbolic role between separate parts of the garden
Garden design elements that help shape its appearancePlanting plants on a retaining wallIt is very important to combine wall construction with planting. Late planting is undesirable, since large roots are difficult to push into the cracks of the retaining wall
Garden design elements that help shape its appearanceLadder construction technology in rockeriesOne of the simplest ways to build a staircase in a rocky garden is dry masonry, which is equally applicable to retaining walls. Construction begins with the laying of the bottom step
Planet in bloomThe beginning of a new summer cottage season is approaching in the vastness of our large country. Warm days will come, and gardeners and summer residents will return to their beds, flower beds and lawns. It seems that many of them will be interested in learning about new trends in landscape design, which were vividly demonstrated on the territory of the All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC) from July 9 to September 15 last year
Furniture placed in the garden gives it originality and increases comfort
How to build a rock garden in the gardenThe term rock garden comes from the name of the Alps mountains - it is an artificial slide or slope of rubble, stones and large boulders with small areas of land between them. The rock garden is used to grow evergreens
Garden design elements that help shape its appearanceImportant elements of garden design are paths, playgrounds, terraces, pergolas, garden fireplaces, lamps and ponds. For their construction, use stone, wood, gravel and other materials.Irrigated plants and velvet lawns need a high quality frame
Walking paths are an integral part of any garden. Without them, it will lose its meaning as a place to rest. Agree, not everyone who wants to get into the garden is ready to jump over the cabbage, carrot or flower beds. Paths are also necessary for convenient care of flower beds and fruit and berry plants
Lawns are dense, uniform, carefully leveled and resilient stands of one or more sod-forming plant species. In French, gazon means turf. Lawns are an excellent backdrop for a variety of woody, shrub and flowering plants.The famous Russian specialist in ornamental plant growing F
How to properly lay a lawnA place to relax without a lawn is like a feast without alcohol. Before laying your lawn, you need to decide what function the green carpet will perform in your garden:what place to choose for it: constant solar or being in the shade for a considerable time;will it be mainly a playground for children or a purely decorative design element?