We select interesting solutions for decorating a very small area so that it turns out beautiful, convenient and not very difficult to implement.
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The landscape design of a plot of 4 acres is quite difficult to think through, since you have to take into account many points at once: you need to carve out a place for plants, recreation areas, take into account lighting, maintain a balance between the desire to embody beautiful examples from the Internet and the possibilities of the garden. In order to properly plan zones, select plants and decorate your garden stylishly, try using one of the techniques below.
Layout of a plot of 4 acres with a house and a bathhouse
A well-chosen design is undoubtedly one of the key factors that the owner of any plot of land should rely on: both large and with an area of 4 acres.
Plot of 4 acres with a remote bathhouse Source vbanepar.ru
An equally important element that influences the location of objects: bathhouses, gazebos, ancillary buildings, are legislative rules. In particular:
- SNiP 2.08.01-89 and SP 131.13330.2012 – development of the individual housing construction project.
- SNiP 30-02-97 – location of objects and minimum indentations.
- SP42.13330.2011 and SP 53.1333.2011 - are used for construction on plots of land of a category not related to individual housing construction (SNT, agricultural purposes).
- Land use rules regulating the correct placement of buildings and green spaces.
- Civil Code of the Russian Federation No. 17, clause 7.4 - distance and height relative to neighboring buildings.
- SanPiN – regulates the conditions necessary to comply with sanitary and epidemiological standards.
- Fire distances from boundaries and neighboring buildings.
Greenery and water - style and elegance of a small area Source www.houzz.ru
Important! In Moscow, the rules of MSK-SGSN 1.01-99 apply, in the Moscow region - TSN 30-303-2000.
Due to the large list of regulatory documents, site planning is a very complex matter. For example, a bathhouse should be located at least 8 m from a residential building, and at least 1 m from the property line.
Expert advice on decorating a small space
Design of an area of 4 acres Source diz-cafe.com
When planning and designing a site of 4 acres, pay attention to the following aspects:
- Try to “dissolve” the outer fence. It is best to hide it behind hanging plants or replace it with a hedge.
- Give the view part of the yard maximum free space.
- A geometrically correct shape, broken by diagonal flower beds and paths, looks much more impressive.
- Place a pool, gazebo or playground in the corners. The main thing is that they do not remain empty.
- Use a multi-level layout or vertical gardening method.
- If possible, concentrate all non-residential buildings under one roof.
- When creating flower beds and lawns, use a common color palette. Try to avoid massive trees and plantings.
- Pay attention to the color shade: cold – visually expands, warm – adds coziness.
- Try to ensure that the landscape design on 4 acres combines various materials and textures.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in landscaping work on sites.
Green manure
A gardener has two global tasks: maintaining or improving soil fertility and fighting weeds. There is one method that will immediately solve both problems - the use of green manure. These are plants that grow quickly and form dense greenery that suppresses the development of weeds. They are sown after or before the main sowing/planting, then the greens are cut off, leaving the roots to rot in the ground. By rotting, they enrich the soil and also make it looser. And some of the green manures also kill diseases. So this agricultural technique is really very important.
This is not out of stupidity. This is an agricultural technology to improve soil fertility
Rules of application
Several basic techniques for using green manure. They are sown immediately after harvesting in a continuous carpet (lupine, rapeseed, phacelia). Or in early spring before planting the main crops. Scatter the seeds over the surface, then cover them with a rake. Two to three weeks before planting the main plants, green manure is mowed. Greens can be used for mulching. You need to cut it before the seeds appear, otherwise you will get a new type of weed.
Growing seedlings using green manure
When planting seedlings, green manure does not need to be mowed. We just make the hole larger, plant the seedlings, and mulch the soil. If green manure covers the sun, they can be trimmed, but in general, they even out temperature fluctuations. When the seedlings have taken root, you can cut off the green manure and mulch the soil with leaves.
What types of green manure plants are there and their choice
Many plants are suitable for improving soil health. When choosing green manure, take into account what you will plant after it.
- They enrich with nitrogen almost like adding manure: alfalfa, clover, sweet clover, china, lentils, peas, beans, etc. They also kill the nematode.
- General improvement of the condition of the upper layers of the soil and the fight against nematodes: winter rye and wheat, spring oats and barley, Sudan grass, millet, fescue. Dense greens do not rot very well, but make excellent mulch. Suitable for all types of soils, including acidified ones.
Green manure plants have different properties, but they all improve soil condition
- Soil enrichment (not suitable for acidified soils): rapeseed, mustard, rapeseed, radish. The greens are soft and rot well, but they need to be mowed before the “arrows” are pasted. After green manure from this group, you cannot plant cruciferous vegetables - cabbage, radishes, radishes, spinach, arugula.
- Phacelia, mallow, amaranth, flax, calendula, tagetes (marigolds) are also good for increasing soil fertility. It is necessary to mow before the buds appear.
To suppress weeds, green manure can be sown not only in spring or autumn—row spacing can also be sown in summer. Just remember to mow on time. The greens will be used as mulch. For regions with hot climates, green manure can be planted after the main plants have taken root. In this case, dense greenery will keep the soil from overheating.
If you plant oats/barley and legumes, or flax and calendula between the potato rows, there will be fewer Colorado potato beetles and nematodes. And phacelia and mustard will help get rid of wireworms. Plant sweet clover and lupine between the tomato bushes - they will prevent horse rot and late blight from developing.
Competent zoning
A place for evening gatherings in a small garden Source roomester.ru
When zoning a plot of 4 acres, pay attention to the presence or absence of separate zones intended for different purposes:
- The front door is a zone visible only to those who enter your site. No more than 10% of the territory is allocated to it; the main purpose is a decorative function. If space allows, organize a flower garden, otherwise, use climbing plants.
- A recreation area is a place where family leisure time and meetings with friends will be spent.
- Garden/vegetable garden – it is impossible to imagine a garden without greenery.
- Household – ancillary buildings (bathhouse, garage, septic tank, well).
- Playroom - an area intended for children's games.
Options for combining individual sections are not excluded. For example, a garage wall can be used as the wall of a gazebo or children's playground. The versatility of green spaces allows them to be used in any of the above zones.
Advice! At the first stage of zoning a plot of 4 acres, draw them on paper. This will allow you to combine or separate individual zones. By considering several options, you will get the one that is the best choice for your needs.
Lounge area of a miniature country garden Source dachnaya-zhizn.ru
High fences are not used in the zoning of a land plot of 4 acres. It is more functional to divide the territory into separate sections using hedges, a sidewalk, a small oblong flower bed, a decorative fence or border.
A place that anyone entering your yard can see Source nashgazon.com
It is possible to visually increase the space of a miniature plot with a forged fence with openwork inserts. An alternative to it would be a wooden picket fence, a rare wattle fence - the main thing is that the fence is not continuous.
Rules for choosing schemes for placing objects on the territory
Depending on the shape of the site, the placement of the house and other objects is selected. However, for territories of any shape, there is one rule: you should not build a house in the depths of the site. In this case, the remaining territory will not be able to be used to its full extent, since most of the plot will be occupied by paths.
Rectangular
On a rectangular plot of 4 acres, it is better to build a small one-story house with an area of up to 45 m2. It is recommended to use natural materials for construction; if possible, the glazing should be panoramic. The house can be placed in the middle of the plot or closer to the entrance.
It is better to build a bathhouse on the side opposite from the house. Use wood for its construction. You can organize a relaxation area between the bathhouse and the house. It is not recommended to choose tall fruit trees. Today you can buy decorative fruit trees that will not shade the existing 4 acres.
In the depths of the land, behind the house, you can arrange a small vegetable garden. You can fence it off with the help of small bushes and arches of climbing plants.
It is not recommended to fence the area with a high fence. In this case, the area will be shaded. To determine the boundaries of the territory, it is better to use a chain-link grid. On the remaining territory you can create flower beds and flower beds, create a barbecue area and a children's playground.
Square
With a square plot measuring 4 acres, the situation is different. It is irrational to build a house in the center.
The square needs to be divided in half, the far half should be left, and the nearest half, which is closer to the entrance, should be divided in half. A house, garage and parking lot are built on the resulting parts.
The far half of the site remains under:
- household the buildings;
- recreation area;
- garden.
It is better to place the barn in the far part of the site. It is better to plant a vegetable garden in the southern part of the plot.
Triangular
If the house is located near the road, the entrance to the territory should be made diagonally. If the house is located along the side border, the entrance is located opposite.
It is better to allocate a place behind the house, in the far corner of the site, for a recreation area. If you plan to install a pond or fountain, it is better to organize it in a visible place so that it can be viewed from the recreation area.
A children's playground can be arranged in the corner opposite from the recreation area. You cannot fence the area with tall bushes, as this will make it difficult to keep an eye on the children.
Which buildings (or areas) should not intersect or be passable?
Special attention concerns the territorial location and arrangement of some zones. For example, it is advisable to move the area intended for flower beds away from the area organized for active children's games. One wrong throw of the ball can ruin months of work on growing a particular plant.
Interior of a small garden Source krov-torg.ru
Decoration of a miniature garden Source sadrium.ru
A similar situation concerns the barbecue area. Your child himself will not be delighted with playing in the smoke from the barbecue that is being cooked next door. It is recommended that the location of the septic tank and well be separated into a special space, fenced or zoned for safety.
Saturation of green spaces Source rozarii.ru
Due to the small area, some areas will have to be made passable. Organize the layout in such a way as to minimize the listed recommendations and create an option that will be optimally convenient for you and your family.
How to plant a vegetable garden correctly: we begin to prepare in winter
Even if you are a highly experienced summer resident, it is better to take care of planning your garden in the winter months. Long, dark evenings will help you evaluate the experience of past years in a calm atmosphere and read useful recommendations. There are a few points to consider first:
- sequence of arrangement of beds;
- optimal crop rotation system;
- rational fertilizer system;
- effective protection against pests.
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Features of landscape design of a plot of 4 acres
Creating a holistic picture that brings warmth and comfort to the overall atmosphere is typical for both large and small plots of 4 acres. Landscaping can be done in such a small area in a variety of ways.
Arrangement of a place for a child with your own hands Source vip-1gl.ru
Multi-tiered bed.
It is easy to make from wooden boxes stacked on top of each other. Suitable for growing vegetables - carrots or beets - as well as herbs, herbs and strawberries.
There is only one difficulty - organizing high-quality drainage in containers and watering more often than usual, but containers placed on the stairs and porch, near the gazebo and along the paths will additionally decorate the area.
East style
Landscape of the plot in the Japanese style Source 9dach.ru
The Japanese atmosphere is ideally combined with small plots. Style means a minimum of excess and maximum value to any space. The beauty and originality of the East remain at the same level. The distinctive features of such a landscape are:
- Dwarf trees, moss, evergreens.
- Miniature ponds.
- Rock garden.
- Hedges.
Japan on four hundred square meters Source www.anshin-sad.ru
Advice! It is recommended to emphasize the style by constructing a model of a pagoda or a Japanese lantern assembled from stone.
Palace style
A small garden decorated in a palace style Source roomester.ru
The opinion that the style of palace luxury is inherent only in large areas is erroneous. 4 acres is enough to create a harmonious and clear garden of a given direction. For this you will need:
- Evenly trimmed lawns and bushes of the same type.
- Flower beds in the form of geometrically regular figures.
- Plantings growing from stone tubs.
- Straight stone sidewalks.
- Metal arches decorated with blooming roses.
- 2-3 symmetrically located benches.
Important! Do not use rich colors and a lot of decorations.
Start
Never try to do everything at once. Don’t be afraid to start small - a successful start will give you confidence in your abilities and increase motivation for further work.
In the first year of gardening, we recommend planting radishes, cucumbers, onions, and sowing lettuce seeds. It seems like a simple set, but it’s quite enough for preparing salads, and it won’t take a lot of time and effort to work in the garden.
Advice! Don't try to grow tomatoes and strawberries the first year! These are capricious crops that require careful care and certain skills.
Flowers and plants for a small area
To select plantings for a garden of 4 acres, you should adhere to the properties of the plants. Most of them should be fast-growing. This will allow you to fill the garden with greenery in the shortest possible time.
Fencing based on the principle of visually increasing space Source dachnaya-zhizn.ru
Entrance group made in oriental style Source roomester.ru
It is advisable to distribute the benefits of plants according to the seasons. This will prevent the formation of gray “bald patches” in a small space. Also, they should not belong to an aggressive group, that is, they should not pretend to be “neighbors.” As an example, here are several representatives of the flora that fit the listed criteria:
- Thuja occidentalis.
- Barberry Thunberg.
- Hydrangea paniculata.
- Dwarf lilac.
- Day-lily.
- Dwarf spruces.
- Climbing rose.
- Chubushnik (garden jasmine).
