ᐅ One private plot of land with house construction and fully personalized landscaping
Created on: 12 Apr 2020 18:40
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Lisa24
Hello everyone,
Since we are moving into our new build this year, we are starting to think about the garden design. We are beginners when it comes to gardening—we are Lisa, 27 years old, and Udo, 31 years old—but as they say, you grow with your tasks. Since not everything will be there from the start, we are confident we can manage it.
Our plot and how the house, garage + passageway are arranged:
Explanation of the plot:
- We have a rectangular plot that narrows to a long point at the rear.
- The street runs in front of the house and isn’t very busy. Our garage is located to the left of the house, with a covered passageway 2.50m (8 feet) wide between the house and garage. The garage and passage share the same roof structure and roofing. Both connect directly to the house.
- A paved driveway will be in front of the garage, and the passageway will also be paved from the property boundary to the end of the passageway (towards the garden) using the same paving as the driveway.
- We need to be able to drive a tractor between neighbor 2’s property and the garage for garden work. At the moment, we can also access the property through neighbor 3’s land, but it’s uncertain if this will always be possible, so we want to keep this option open.
- Directly adjacent to the house in the garden there will be a terrace made of Jura limestone or concrete patio slabs.
- At the back right corner of the garage, near the passageway, is our cistern in the garden, which we want to design with a fountain on top.
- We would like to place curved lawn edging stones around the different areas; this will make it easier for the robotic lawn mower and will also cover bare soil with bark mulch. (See: lawn edging stones + bark mulch)
- Where would you place all these must-haves, preferably with drawings, considering a possible future pool so we don’t have to cut down a tree for it later?
- Areas where people spend longer periods, such as the fire pit, should not be too close to the neighbors. We like our neighbors, but we also want privacy when we are with friends.
Must haves / What we definitely want:
- Raise an earth mound around the entire property (except along the street side) and then install a fence on top.
- Welded wire mesh fence to neighbors 1, 2, 3, and 4/lawn area.
- Aluminum fence facing the street (see: aluminum fence).
- Initially create paths with gravel or bark mulch, possibly paving them later.
- Build a fountain over the cistern (see: fountain).
- Fire pit (see: fire pit).
- Herb garden/herb spiral, preferably the spiral because it requires less space (see: herb spiral).
- Beds for vegetables and fruits, ideally as a separate area if the garden isn’t too small (see: vegetable bed).
- Trees (fruit)
- Shrubs (fruit)
- Beds and shrubs possibly as a “snacking corner” (fruit)?
- Children’s area (swing, slide, paddling pool, sandbox)
Nice to have / What we’d like to do someday:
- Possibly a patio roof cover, though for now other things are more important.
- Pool about 6x4m (size not yet finalized), earliest in 6–10 years!
Questions:
- How large would you make the terrace to fit a 1.80m (6 feet) long table with 6 chairs, a grill, a parasol, and still leave room for walking and moving around? About 5x4m (16x13 feet)?
- Would you recommend building the earth mound so the fence can be lower? It would increase overall height to keep out unwanted guests/animals (dogs) from the garden, and reduce fence costs since the fence could be shorter.
- Would you start by creating paths with gravel or bark mulch first to save costs and add paving later?
- I want to pick herbs directly from the kitchen window, but there is no countertop in front of the window. How would you solve this? I generally prefer an herb spiral for the look.
- Would you create distinct areas? For example, a vegetable bed/garden and a snacking corner.
Have we forgotten anything important? How would you fit everything in if possible?
As you can see, we are beginners, eager to learn, and look forward to your experience.
Best regards and happy Easter,
Lisa & Udo
Since we are moving into our new build this year, we are starting to think about the garden design. We are beginners when it comes to gardening—we are Lisa, 27 years old, and Udo, 31 years old—but as they say, you grow with your tasks. Since not everything will be there from the start, we are confident we can manage it.
Our plot and how the house, garage + passageway are arranged:
Explanation of the plot:
- We have a rectangular plot that narrows to a long point at the rear.
- The street runs in front of the house and isn’t very busy. Our garage is located to the left of the house, with a covered passageway 2.50m (8 feet) wide between the house and garage. The garage and passage share the same roof structure and roofing. Both connect directly to the house.
- A paved driveway will be in front of the garage, and the passageway will also be paved from the property boundary to the end of the passageway (towards the garden) using the same paving as the driveway.
- We need to be able to drive a tractor between neighbor 2’s property and the garage for garden work. At the moment, we can also access the property through neighbor 3’s land, but it’s uncertain if this will always be possible, so we want to keep this option open.
- Directly adjacent to the house in the garden there will be a terrace made of Jura limestone or concrete patio slabs.
- At the back right corner of the garage, near the passageway, is our cistern in the garden, which we want to design with a fountain on top.
- We would like to place curved lawn edging stones around the different areas; this will make it easier for the robotic lawn mower and will also cover bare soil with bark mulch. (See: lawn edging stones + bark mulch)
- Where would you place all these must-haves, preferably with drawings, considering a possible future pool so we don’t have to cut down a tree for it later?
- Areas where people spend longer periods, such as the fire pit, should not be too close to the neighbors. We like our neighbors, but we also want privacy when we are with friends.
Must haves / What we definitely want:
- Raise an earth mound around the entire property (except along the street side) and then install a fence on top.
- Welded wire mesh fence to neighbors 1, 2, 3, and 4/lawn area.
- Aluminum fence facing the street (see: aluminum fence).
- Initially create paths with gravel or bark mulch, possibly paving them later.
- Build a fountain over the cistern (see: fountain).
- Fire pit (see: fire pit).
- Herb garden/herb spiral, preferably the spiral because it requires less space (see: herb spiral).
- Beds for vegetables and fruits, ideally as a separate area if the garden isn’t too small (see: vegetable bed).
- Trees (fruit)
- Shrubs (fruit)
- Beds and shrubs possibly as a “snacking corner” (fruit)?
- Children’s area (swing, slide, paddling pool, sandbox)
Nice to have / What we’d like to do someday:
- Possibly a patio roof cover, though for now other things are more important.
- Pool about 6x4m (size not yet finalized), earliest in 6–10 years!
Questions:
- How large would you make the terrace to fit a 1.80m (6 feet) long table with 6 chairs, a grill, a parasol, and still leave room for walking and moving around? About 5x4m (16x13 feet)?
- Would you recommend building the earth mound so the fence can be lower? It would increase overall height to keep out unwanted guests/animals (dogs) from the garden, and reduce fence costs since the fence could be shorter.
- Would you start by creating paths with gravel or bark mulch first to save costs and add paving later?
- I want to pick herbs directly from the kitchen window, but there is no countertop in front of the window. How would you solve this? I generally prefer an herb spiral for the look.
- Would you create distinct areas? For example, a vegetable bed/garden and a snacking corner.
Have we forgotten anything important? How would you fit everything in if possible?
As you can see, we are beginners, eager to learn, and look forward to your experience.
Best regards and happy Easter,
Lisa & Udo
haydee schrieb:
The tower is a kind of raised bed and is also known as a potato pyramid. You don’t have to plant potatoes in it though. It’s not finished yet—I still need more soil.
The prairie garden is a mix of perennials and grasses that tolerate heat and frost. It’s heavily mulched with gravel (still need more). In about two years, it should be fully grown in. Maintenance is very low. There are flowers and food for insects almost all year round. We’ll see how that works out in practice.
Go to the library (when it’s open again) and pick up a stack of gardening books to get inspired. My garden is too small—I still need about 5000 sqm (54,000 sq ft). And we’re far from finished. I definitely think that sounds cool.
Is your garden more like a cottage garden because of the potato tower?
Oh, of course—the name prairie says it all.
Sounds low-maintenance.
Yes, we need books and magazines too, but we have no idea where to start and wanted some input from experienced gardeners.
Cheers
More or less low-maintenance, close to nature, cottage garden style.
A few vegetable beds, yes, but not for full self-sufficiency.
I have a bed with heritage roses, with some perennials and annual flowers in between, similar to those in traditional farmhouse gardens.
However, it doesn’t have much in common with a real farmhouse garden as grandma had. The flowers were meant for the insects—for pest control and attracting beneficial animals. The rest was to keep the family fed.
It doesn’t really matter what it’s called. It has to be harmonious. Bamboo doesn’t go well with rubble stone.
A few vegetable beds, yes, but not for full self-sufficiency.
I have a bed with heritage roses, with some perennials and annual flowers in between, similar to those in traditional farmhouse gardens.
However, it doesn’t have much in common with a real farmhouse garden as grandma had. The flowers were meant for the insects—for pest control and attracting beneficial animals. The rest was to keep the family fed.
It doesn’t really matter what it’s called. It has to be harmonious. Bamboo doesn’t go well with rubble stone.
Lisa24 schrieb:
Sorry, what do you mean by the balance scale, that you should consider how much time you can invest in the garden and then check if the money is sufficient for that? I mean, if you imagine the recipe for a nice garden like one for a cake batter: you always have to put in at least as much time as money, otherwise it won’t turn out well or will become messy. But I do prefer gardens that look light and airy.
Lisa24 schrieb:
About the welded wire panels, if you use them, then definitely with straps, Exactly. Original exterior design by Chantalles Beauty Nails would not work without straps at all. How could I have suggested that, silly me.
Lisa24 schrieb:
since it is supposed to serve as a privacy screen, Eight nine ten, what is there to see anyway?
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haydee schrieb:
Honestly, low-maintenance, close to nature, cottage garden style.
A few vegetable beds, yes, but not for full self-sufficiency.
I have a bed with heritage roses, mixed with some perennials and annual flowers like those in traditional farm gardens.
It’s not much like a real traditional farm garden like Grandma had. The flowers were there for the insects—for pest control, attracting beneficial animals. The rest was to feed the family.
It doesn’t really matter what it’s called. It just has to be harmonious. Bamboo doesn’t fit with rubble stone, Okay, the term "farm garden" really made me think of Grandma’s garden.
It must look great when everything is in bloom. Yes, I agree, my pictures are just examples—you can create everything using different materials and shapes.
Regards
11ant schrieb:
I think if you imagine the recipe for a beautiful garden like one for cake batter: you always need to invest at least as much time as money, otherwise it won’t turn out right or becomes soggy. Personally, I prefer gardens that feel light and airy.
Of course. Original exterior design by Chantalles Beauty Nails—no trims would just not work at all. How could I, smarty-pants, even suggest that?
Eight nine ten, so what is there to see? Yes, everything has to and should fit together, which is why I wrote that everything should be created step by step.
We just don’t want to be constantly “under observation,” to each their own. Otherwise, no one would put complete hedges around their garden. (After a few years, they provide full privacy—most around here have hedges about 2m (6.5 ft) tall at least).
Lisa24 schrieb:
We just don’t want to be constantly “watched,” to each their own. Well, if that “own” happens to be about nude gardening...
Lisa24 schrieb:
Otherwise, no one would completely surround their garden with hedges. A hedge is only truly complete with birdsong. What chirps in a hedge made of plastic tape? Maybe crinkling chips from greeting cards?
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