Landscape design: what it is, features and interesting techniques

Landscape design is a way of decorating the territory, which is based on three areas: design, planting and cultural features. It is not just landscaping, but a real art. Landscaping decorates not only the lawn, parks and public areas. Even the garden can be decorated unconventionally: beds placed in the form of geometric compositions and slides with useful greenery. Let's consider in more detail the basics of landscape design and interesting techniques.

Designing the landscape

On the drawing of the future landscape design are placed objects so that they are combined with each other and with the overall style. If there is a building - it makes the main object. The site is decorated as a single composition of small architectural forms, plants, stones, figures and other elements - this is a feature of landscape design.

On the basis of the project plan technical work: the device of drainage, irrigation system, lighting, etc. This provides the conditions and the basis for further decorative design. 

Planting in landscape design

In accordance with the landscape of the area choose plants that reach different heights: flowering and ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees. They fit harmoniously into the space and the overall design style.

Cultural features in landscape design

The style of design of the territory or yard is determined by the theme of the object. This is especially true for the design associated with certain cultures: Japanese, Chinese, Italian, country and others. Depending on the chosen style, the design is complemented by columns, terraces, bridges, swings, statuettes.

Interesting techniques in landscape design

When decorating the plot, a variety of methods and materials are used:

• Zoning the area with shrubs, decorative partitions or gabions - mesh frameworks filled with stones. They can be square, rectangular, round or sculptural.
• Gabions are used to support benches, tables, gazebos and barbecues. They strengthen the perimeter of the reservoir, so that the soil does not slide.
• If the design is dominated by strict shapes and clear lines, then the paths are laid flat. If the contour of the site is irregular, then make the paths winding. In trend covering of roughly hewn slabs with small spaces between them, which are planted ground cover plants.
• Fashionable to give plants geometric or sculptural forms.
• Decorative ponds enliven and beautify the landscape. Start a stream or waterfall. A house by the lake is quite achievable even where there are no natural bodies of water.
• Bright accents are advantageous on any size lot. An abundance of color spots on a small area creates a mosaic and visually expands the space. On a large area, it becomes cozier when islands of bright colors and eye-catching decorative elements stop your eye.
• Illumination of the territory with spotlights and point light sources from several levels enriches the perception of the landscape play of light and forms.
• You can hide necessary, but unattractive objects: an old barn to let climbing plants, decorate it with a fake window with pots of flowers, hide the pipes under a decorative cover.
• Openwork elements - lattices, trellises create lightness. They are used for zoning the territory or from them build pergolas.

Landscape design - a work at the intersection of art, engineering and plant science. It is possible to originally and harmoniously design a plot of any area and purpose.