Is your house and porch formal or informal? traditional or modern? tall and square, or short and angular?

Plantings around the porch and at home, in particular, should match the design and shape of your home. For example, if your house is made of red brick, has a symmetrical structure, then well-groomed evergreen shrubs, a brick path and forged railings will look better near it.

If your house has a symmetrical structure:

• Plantings should be symmetrical on both sides of the porch
• Also remove excess plantings from one side and plant on the other. Both sides must be balanced.

If your house has an asymmetrical structure:

• Balance on the porch is very important, it is necessary to select plants not to each other, but to architectural features Your porch
• Create natural look mixed plantings
• Arrange the plants geometrically correctly and do not forget to care for them

If your home:

• • Horizontal - use low trimmed hedges along the base (foundation)

• • Tall and narrow - use tall, elongated trees to accentuate its height

• • Square - use big trees round shape

• Big- use large and spacious flower beds, large trees at the corners of the house in combination with evergreen and deciduous shrubs

General tips to highlight your front door(if there is no porch)

• • The arrangement of tall plants on either side of the front door always looks attractive.

• • If the entrance door is decorated symmetrically, for example, on both sides of the door there are tall plants, it is better to hang 2 lanterns to match the color of the door.

• • If it is asymmetrical, then you have two options: make it symmetrical or keep it informal.
  • For an informal door, it is more convenient and cheaper to change plants near it, since there are 2 times less of them than around a symmetrical one.

• • To draw attention to your porch, use appropriately round or canonical shrubs.

• • To detract from your porch, use tall, soft-cut plants, such as climbing vines or a maple tree with beautiful leaves.
  • Not all driveways require curbs along the driveway.
  • If it looks more aesthetically pleasing in your case, then choose a curb, if not, you can use low bushes to hide imperfections.

• Do not limit yourself to just the area in front of the door, the expansion of the vegetation always gives a soft, cozy look. Rounded shapes flower beds will make the appearance not only interesting, but also professional. Blooming vines growing on either side of your door can climb all the way to the roof.
• For large pots, choose shade-loving plants such as ferns and touch-me-nots. Hanging baskets work well with a vine hanging gracefully downward. The larger the pots, the more moisture they retain.
• If your porch is on the corner of the house, use semicircular flower beds that extend into the back of the yard, they create a sense of togetherness.

And the last and, perhaps, best advice for the front door - keep it simple. When the courtyard is in the jungle, visitors are uncomfortable looking for the front door. Whatever you choose, keep your yard neat and tidy and you will always be complimented on your door.

The history of the magnificent Godinton House Gardens in the English county of Kent goes back to the Middle Ages. The house itself is more than 600 years old, and a park with ponds, ancient oaks and chestnuts and orchards at the estate are described in detail in the documents of the 17th century. Each generation of owners carefully took care of the existing plantings and added something new, so today, on five hectares of Godinton, you can track how the gardening fashion has changed.

Architect Reginald Blomfield, a prominent proponent of the revitalization of regular gardens, created the Godinton Gardens as they are now known in 1902 at the invitation of estate owner George Asley Dodd. Prior to this, the house was surrounded by meadows, orchards and groups of park trees; Blomfield emphasized the difference between the garden and the surrounding landscape, but he did it so harmoniously that the first turned out to be perfectly inscribed in the second, like a set diamond.

Along the perimeter of what he made regular garden a hedge was planted - one of the longest clipped yew hedges in the UK.

The shape of its protrusions follows the shape of the gable of the house.

Reginald Blomfield divided the space bounded by hedges into separate garden areas using terracing and topiary art. Later, this formal and rather rigid design was softened by subsequent generations of the owners of the estate. Particular credit for this belongs to Alan Wyndham Green (Alan Wyndham Green). Later, he transferred the estate to a special trust responsible for the preservation of the garden.

The entire territory of the Godinton estate can be conditionally divided into four large zones. The first is the house itself and the adjoining private spaces closed to visitors. The second is a regular garden designed by Reginald Blomfield. The third is a large walled garden, an Italian garden and a long mixborder. And the last one is the “wild” garden.

Blomfield's formal garden includes seven different areas, united by a regular layout. Pan's Garden is a square area with four boxwood hedges symmetrical about both axes with a statue of Pan in the center. A son ancient greek god Hermes and the patron of nature overlooks the regular garden over the topiary along its main whist.

On the terrace below, there is a croquet lawn, which is still used for its intended purpose. Adjacent to it is a double-sided mixborder, it was last redesigned in 1997. It is sustained in pale pink and blue tones (special thanks to catnip, perovskii, irises and lavender). The volume is given to it by varieties of hybrid mullein and Chinese muscanthus, heart-leaved katran, as well as standard buddleys.

The main whist of the regular garden is completed by a water lily pond, conceived as an Edwardian-style pool on lower terrace garden. It is bordered by weeping willows and low clipped beech hedges.

A wide tennis lawn adjoins the regular pond, bounded on both sides by plantings of lilacs, magnolias, maples and folded viburnum.

On the next terrace towards the house is the rose garden, which was completely redesigned in 2002. Now it is a regular garden with four trapezoid-shaped flower beds, symmetrical about the main axis. They are planted with modern shrubs with traditional perennial companions of roses: geraniums, foxgloves, irises.

Roses are also accompanied by bushes of purple-leaved tanning skumpia, which are planted on a tree stump every year for more decorative effect. Interesting solution- planting hellebores, which decorate the rose garden with flowers before the roses bloom and decorative foliage - during their flowering.

At the lowest point of the regular garden, between a pond with water lilies and a tennis lawn, at the end of another whist that starts from the house, there is a belvedere, which offers a beautiful view of the valley and the church that can be seen on the horizon.

The walled garden is the most old part estates.

In the distant past, there were orchards and a vegetable garden, and now half of the territory is occupied by a lawn - various private events are often held here. However, the tapestry fruit trees, garden beds and the planting of cut flowers reminds of the former purpose of this garden.

Along brick walls there are mixborders with extensive collections of delphiniums and irises.

There are also three greenhouses on the territory of this garden. In Edwardian keep alpine plants; in a small Victorian, looking to the north, there are ferns and hosts, and in the summer they bring a collection of streptocarpus here; a large and sunny Victorian greenhouse was built in 2001 to grow seedlings. It is divided into three zones with different temperature conditions, which allows you to propagate and maintain a huge collection of plants. This greenhouse is heated by means of a biofuel-fired manor boiler, which is located literally behind the wall.

Between the walled garden and private territory adjacent to the house, there is a long and narrow Italian garden, laid out in the second decade of the twentieth century. The picture with a cruciform pond and a powerful blooming wisteria winding through the neoclassical colonnade at the entrance is perhaps the most popular view from the Godinton estate.

On both sides along the long walls are raised mixborders in Mediterranean style, since the location is sunny and sheltered from the winds, it allows planting rather delicate plants.

From the rose garden along the wall that covers the private areas, past the entrance to the Italian garden and to the end of the wall of the ancient garden, there is a long mixborder, looking at the “wild” garden located across the road.

The first natural gardens, or naturgardens, emerged in Germany and the Netherlands, when local landscape designers decided to experiment with the park landscape. Gardens became very popular and soon began to be created on private plots.

Gardens in a natural style can be made in the form of a forest grove, steppe, mountain area and contain several zones (if the size allows), for example, a gravel flower garden, wet banks of a reservoir, etc. The plot is populated with suitable wild plants that belong to normal flora chosen climatic zone.

Features of a natural garden

Creating a natural garden with your own hands is an activity that is within the power of almost every gardener, the main thing is to be patient and give time to natural forces to do the main work themselves. The peculiarity of such gardens in a natural style is their variability. appearance, dominant plants replace each other from year to year.

Such changeability, naturalness of the processes taking place in the garden appeals to many nature lovers.

The microclimate of the garden

When creating a natural garden with your own hands, you need to know it well about the microclimate so that new plantings take root well. Experienced gardeners know that southern slopes are warmer and cooler in lowlands and flat areas. Hedge it will be better located if gusts of wind break on it, which will save the reservoir from excessive drying. The stones scattered near the pond accumulate heat during the day and release it at night.

Planting in a natural garden

The style of the natural garden and, accordingly, the plants for it, must be suitable for the climate and soil of the site. Therefore, for a start, it is recommended to study how nature itself prefers to design a site and follow in this vein. Those plants that grow near the site are likely to take root on it.

When starting to build a natural garden with your own hands, first of all, you should tackle the large elements, which are most often trees. The presence of oak, birch, pine, linden or other trees in the garden will facilitate your task and eliminate the need to wait for the moment when the planned garden composition will take on its final form.

If there are no large trees, then the garden will look like a lawn for the first years.

Shrubs (rhododendron, wild rosemary, etc.) are planted under the crowns of trees, as well as shadow lovers ferns. On open places Naturgardena is better to plant perennial plants like bells, lungwort, chamomiles, cornflowers. These plants are unpretentious, grow well and bloom beautifully.

Several bright areas can be added to the wild-growing mosaic of plants due to sunflowers, stock roses, nasturtium and others. cultural species with a bright color.

The damp and shady banks of a pond or stream are a suitable place for wintergreen, marsh iris. Free space between perennial plants in the open area you can take ground cover plants(thyme, periwinkle sedum).

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Animals

Some wild animals like lizards and hedgehogs may also like your natural garden. Hedgehogs will love wooden house placed in a secluded place. To attract birds and squirrels to your area, nail birdhouses to trees.

Paths and lighting in a natural garden

To take walks in the garden, you will need to lay paths and paths, preferably unpaved, in extreme cases stone. Concrete or brick does not match the design of a natural garden at all and will destroy the atmosphere of a wild corner. In the shade of the trees, put wooden bench where you can sit and enjoy the sounds of the garden and birdsong.

Illumination for plants will greatly adorn naturgarden, for which you can use lamps that work on solar powered... Their diffused light in the dark will give the garden a veil of mystery and fabulousness.

Of course, such a blessed natural corner cannot be created in one year; it will take several years for plants and animals to coexist in a stable balance. This will require not large financial costs, but mostly patience, and the reward will be the opportunity to spend time in the bosom of nature.

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Reviews and comments

Igor 13.11.2014

It may seem at first glance that “natural” is the simplest style. Nothing like this! Here you have to go between Scylla-artificiality and Charybdis-neglect - take a close look at the landscape English style and to a combination of plants:.

Hope 10/31/2015

Oh yeah! There is a big difference between naturalness and neglect, as they say in Odessa. 🙂
In fact, it is a lot of work to create such well-groomed landscapes as in the photographs for the article.
At the same time, it is good to know which plants are combined with each other in nature and use this when planting. So they grow better and complement each other.
That is how they tried to plant plants on garden plot when my parents began to decorate the site in a natural “style”.

Irina 01/14/2017

An interesting trend. At first, people tried to cultivate all the available space, now they are beginning to appreciate the natural corners of nature. I heard that in England even contests are held among the naturgarden gardens. I would very much like to have such a corner on my site. And so that different wildflowers replace each other throughout the season. I know there is even special kits seeds for such a “wild” lawn.

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The opinion that only the garden in which the owner has invested a lot of effort and money will look beautiful and fashionable is partly mistaken. Indeed, with a lot of free time, you can make a real masterpiece out of your suburban area filling it with flowers and many fruit and vegetable plantings. However, busy people can also create for themselves beautiful garden, while not spending a lot of time weeding, watering and mowing the lawn. You can safely leave for a couple of weeks, while nothing will change in the garden upon your return. In this article, we will cover the main points that will help you cope with this task.

Paved areas

The idea is to pave the plots with stones and plant drought-resistant crops on them. The thicker the gravel layer, the less weeds will be able to break through it.

To completely get rid of harmful plants, you can cover the ground with a film, and pour soil on top of it. For planting the plants, cuts are made in the film. As a result, you will completely get rid of weeds by eliminating weeding from your routine.

Try lavender for a drought-resistant plant. She lives for a long time and is completely unpretentious in care.

Planning and focusing

Future layout is critical for both lush gardens and small Spartan-style plots. When decorating the courtyard, consider installing walls (for example, bamboo) to achieve a feeling of comfort and security.

If you leave space in the center of the garden, then you need to carefully draw out the borders on the sides. At key points, you can plant evergreens that will convey the overall impression. Even with a small amount, well-placed trees and ornamental shrubs will create a picture harmonious design with a minimum of effort.

The key point can be. He will take over a large number of attention, eliminating the need to plant a lot of plants to decorate the surrounding area. This is clearly seen in the example above.

Start using various containers to decorate the garden, while not planting plants in them. All kinds of ceramic vases and the pots themselves will be a great decoration. It is beneficial to place them in shaded areas where the growth of flowers would be difficult.

You can also use large rocks, statues, or rock debris. It is best to install tall, elongated figures in flat open places, and bright and abundant details in those corners of the site where you need to additionally revitalize the panorama.

We minimize the number of plant varieties

The amount of time spent caring for the garden depends not so much on the number of plantings as on the variety of their varieties. Therefore, do not rush to limit yourself to a few and 2 dwarf trees... You can plant many other plants, but use a minimum of varieties.

Combine them with stone slabs zoning the space and gravel covering the main area. An additional effect will be given small parts like patterned waves created from red stone and laid on gravel.

Often 99% of success will depend on thoughtful design. For example, a small corner near the wall of the house, planted with heat-loving plants in a stone flower bed, in combination with wood flooring looks very stylish.

We use drought-resistant plants

The idea is that drought-tolerant crops need to be watered less often, thus saving you time. Enclose them in stone slabs, eliminating the need for weeding. At the same time, such a coating will also act as a background, contrasting with summer colors.

If you organize a system automatic watering, then this type of routine can be practically forgotten.

The landscape made in the style will look beautiful wildlife... Large boulders and artificially made elevation changes will be an integral part of the decor. Santolina, lavender and cereals fit perfectly in the range. The viewer should have the impression that he is looking at wild garden where all the elements are arranged chaotically. If you have achieved such an effect, then the landscape of the site was planned correctly.

Create unpretentious garden that does not require constant care, everyone can do it. You will be able to rest more among living plants and worry less about their maintenance. Think about the design, plant evergreens and drought tolerant plants, and do not skimp on large parts to decorate open and boring areas. Then, with a minimum of effort, your garden will look spectacular and fresh.

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Among the countless varieties and hybrids of sweet peppers, there are, for example, the "Ramiro" pepper, whose popularity is literally worldwide. And if most of the vegetables on supermarket shelves are unnamed, and it is almost impossible to find out about their varietal affiliation, then the name of this Ramiro pepper will certainly be on the package. And, as my experience has shown, this pepper is worth knowing about it and other gardeners. In this connection, this article was written.

Autumn is the most mushroom time. It is no longer hot, in the morning there is abundant dew. Since the earth is still warm, and foliage has already attacked from above, creating a very special microclimate in the surface layer, the mushrooms are very comfortable. Mushroom pickers are also comfortable at this time, especially in the morning, when it is cooler. It's time for both of them to meet. And, if not introduced to each other - to get acquainted. In this article I will introduce you to exotic, little-known and not always edible mushrooms that look like corals.

If you are a busy person, but at the same time not devoid of romance, if you have your own plot and you are endowed with aesthetic taste, then consider the opportunity to purchase this wonderful ornamental shrub- karyopteris, or nut-winged. He is also "wing-root", "blue fog" and "blue beard". It really fully combines unpretentiousness and beauty. Karyopteris reaches its peak of decorativeness in late summer and autumn. It is at this time that it blooms.

Pepper aivar - vegetable caviar or thick vegetable sauce made from bell pepper with eggplant. Pepper for this recipe is baked, and for a rather long time, then they are also stewed. Add to ayvar onion, tomatoes, eggplants. For preparation for the winter, caviar is sterilized. This Balkan recipe is not for those who like to make preparations quickly, undercooked and undercooked - not about ayvar. In general, we approach the matter in detail. For the sauce, we choose the ripe and fleshy vegetables on the market

Despite the simple names ("sticky" or "indoor maple") and the status of a modern substitute indoor hibiscus, abutilones - plants are far from the simplest. They grow well, bloom profusely and delight with a healthy look of greenery only in optimal conditions... On thin leaves any deviations from comfortable lighting or temperatures and disturbances in care. In order to reveal the beauty of abutilones in rooms, it is worth finding the perfect place for them.

Zucchini pancakes with parmesan and mushrooms - a delicious recipe with a photo from the available products. Regular zucchini pancakes can be easily turned into a boring dish by adding a few savory ingredients to the dough. Indulge in seven vegetable pancakes with wild mushrooms during the zucchini season, which is not only delicious but also satisfying. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable, it is suitable for stuffing, for preparations, for second courses, and even for sweets. delicious recipes- compotes and jam are made from zucchini.

The idea of ​​growing vegetables on the grass, under the grass and in the grass is frightening at first, until you feel the naturalness of the process: in nature, after all, everything happens that way. With the obligatory participation of all soil living creatures: from bacteria and fungi to moles and toads. Each of them contributes. Traditional tillage with digging, loosening, top dressing, fighting everyone whom we consider to be pests destroys the biocenoses that have been created for centuries. In addition, it requires a lot of labor and resources.

What to do instead of a lawn? So that all this beauty does not turn yellow, does not hurt and at the same time looks like a lawn ... I hope that the clever and quick-witted reader is already smiling. After all, the answer suggests itself - if you do nothing, nothing will happen. Of course, there are several solutions that can be used, and with their help, reduce the area of ​​the lawn, and therefore, reduce the laboriousness of caring for it. I propose to consider alternative options and discuss their pros and cons.

Tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers - thick, aromatic, with pieces of vegetables. The sauce cooks quickly and turns out to be thick, because this recipe is with pectin. Make such preparations in late summer or autumn, when the vegetables are ripe in the sun in the beds. Bright, red tomatoes will make the same bright homemade ketchup... This sauce is a ready-made spaghetti dressing, or you can simply spread it on bread - very tasty. For better preservation, you can add a little vinegar.

This year I often saw the picture: among the luxurious green crown of trees and bushes, here and there, like candles, the highlighted tops of the shoots are "burning". This is chlorosis. Most of us know about chlorosis from the lessons of school biology. I remember that this is a lack of iron ... But chlorosis is an ambiguous concept. And lightening of foliage does not always mean a lack of iron. What is chlorosis, what our plants lack in chlorosis and how to help them, we will tell in the article.

Korean vegetables for the winter - a delicious Korean salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. The salad is sweet and sour, piquant and slightly spicy, because it is prepared with Korean carrot seasoning. Be sure to prepare a few jars for the winter, in cold winter this healthy and aromatic snack will be very useful. For the recipe, you can use overripe cucumbers, it is better to harvest vegetables in late summer or early autumn, when they are ripe in open ground under the sun.

Autumn for me is dahlias. Mine begin to bloom as early as June, and all summer the neighbors peep at me through the fence, reminding them that I promised them some tubers or seeds by the fall. In September, a tart note appears in the aroma of these flowers, hinting at the approaching cold. So it's time to start preparing plants for a long cold winter... In this article I will share my secrets autumn care for perennial dahlias and preparing them for winter storage.

To date, the efforts of breeders have bred, according to various sources, from seven to ten thousand (!) Varieties of cultivated apple trees. But with their huge variety in private gardens, as a rule, only a couple of popular and favorite varieties grow. Apple trees are large trees with a spreading crown, and you cannot grow many of these in one area. But what if you try to grow columnar varieties of this crop? In this article I will tell you exactly about such varieties of apple trees.

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