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Garden arrangement
In past centuries the architects who designed the most lavish European mansions, always took into great consideration the landscape and the type of terrain where they should have been erected. This also and above all in consideration of the fact that the success of a project is always conditioned by the environment in which it develops and based on the location chosen they could have created splendid gardens that were well suited to the characteristics of the place, suitable to surround. the most beautiful villas that we can still admire today.
Garden design
The first thing to take into consideration is therefore the location of the garden itself and consequently the characteristics of the soil as regards its composition, as well as the climatic trend in that area. All this will in fact have a decisive influence on the choice of plants to be planted and on their positioning in space. The investment in economic terms will have to be adjusted since a beautiful house with a bare and neglected garden certainly has nothing to gain.
The design phase is fundamental and we must take into consideration the desires and habits of the people who will use it without neglecting the need to tune the garden to the house itself. It will therefore be necessary to follow the terrain, trying to modify it as little as possible and opting for plants and shrubs that are suitable for its composition and exposure. Obviously the size of the land will not only condition the choices made, but in any case the project will have to try to exploit all the positive factors present. The choices will be very different if the garden to be placed is in the city rather than in the hills or the sea, as there will be different characteristics, possible problems to be faced and probably also the size of the land. In the city very often you will find yourself facing a small terrain, perhaps bounded by walls, which will always be better covered for example with climbing plants. In the hills, on the other hand, you will probably find a rough terrain, usually surrounded by natural or rural elements.
The shape you want to give to your garden will also be studied carefully. If you look for geometricity, do it only at the level of the general lines and not in every single bed, you would get only a rather boring overview. In reality today the asymmetrical gardens that appear more natural are more appreciated. In any case, in addition to aesthetics, you will have to take into account what the intended use of the garden itself will be, whether it will only be an aesthetic complement or whether it will be actively lived, perhaps by children or pets, in this case a look at the practicality you won't have to miss it.
Preparation Works
The first thing to consider will be the availability of water resources, in fact to guarantee the good health of the plants and the lawn it is necessary that the water is always present in the quantity adequate to the needs. If you already know immediately that in some periods of the year there may be some problems of availability, you will have to avoid placing very demanding plants in the garden from this point of view, opting instead for more rustic varieties, able to live well even in conditions of scarcity. 'water. You can possibly consider getting a cistern to collect rainwater that can help you in case of need. You will then need to prepare the soil adequately, ensuring that the soil is contained, especially if it is sloping, and the right degree of drainage. Furthermore, if possible in autumn, the soil will be dug deep and enriched with natural fertilizers (manure), trying to eliminate as much as possible the stones inside it. Once the whole land is turned over it will be left to rest until the end of the winter, arranging the sowing and the purchase of the various plants. You will have to eliminate the weeds grown in the meantime and finally move on to the actual preparation stage.
The choice of plants
The factor that most affects the choice of plants for the gardens will in any case be determined by the climate, therefore it will be necessary to consider the duration of the winter and the minimum temperatures reached in that area and likewise consider the hottest period of the summer, the degree of rainfall and possible wind violence. So obviously in very rainy places all plants that require a rather dry environment and vice versa will be avoided.
Also the quality of the soil will be decisive in the choice. A neutral ground will pose few doubts in the choice because a large amount of plants and shrubs will adapt without problems. On the other hand, when it proves to be distinctly calcareous or acid, only the species that have those particular preferences can be used. Alternatively you can try to correct it, even only around the plants that might need it. For example, in a calcareous soil trees and shrubs such as maple, medlar, deutzia, forsythia, rose bushes, pine, poplar, lavender and broom will be more suitable. Once you have determined which plants are best suited to the climate and the terrain, you will have to privilege those that are able to accept the greatest number of combinations. In fact, trees and shrubs should never be isolated, but on the contrary, they should be arranged in groups of one or more species, with the exception of those trees or bushes of particular aesthetic interest.
In the flowerbeds or in the borders, you can really indulge yourself, forming floral compositions also combining dozens of different species in shape and color, but it always pays to have one of them dominant. In this way, however, there is the risk of creating confusion, so if you want your flowerbed to look sober and elegant, never choose more than three or four colors and be careful to place the tallest flowers in a backward position while those with growth habit creeping or in any case lower will be placed in front.
Support elements: the Pergola
In your beautiful garden they will also be able to find space for elements that, in addition to livening up the environment by rising vertically, can be a useful cool shelter during the hottest months: the pergolas. The wooden ones are certainly more beautiful and decorative, but they also require some maintenance. Iron is instead a more practical material, which guarantees a longer life and, unlike wood, does not favor the nesting of insects. For coverage, opt for one or at most two varieties. You can choose wisteria, a highly ornamental and very resistant plant or if you are in the southern regions where the climate is decidedly milder than the fabulous Bouganvillea. Other climbing plants such as rosebushes, passionflower or clematis could be useful as a cover as long as they have sufficiently dense vegetation or are used in combination, for example, with ivy.
If you have taken care of all the aspects in creating your green space, your garden will surely be a source of pride and will welcome you with its colors and its perfumes as often as you wish.
