I have now started working on an initial garden design using graph paper and would like to share my draft here. It seems there is no really good, free software for garden planning, hence the use of graph paper.
Nothing has been agreed upon within the family yet; I expect at least some issues regarding parking since I don’t like garages or carports and would prefer to place two weatherproof garden pavilions, each 3x3 meters (10x10 feet), one behind the other (even though this means exiting the car outside the pavilions). To the right of the pavilions, I would like to plant yellow and pink blooming, evergreen honeysuckle so the view doesn’t fall on the car parking area of the neighbors living on the right.
On the left side of the property, I would like to simply continue the Thuja hedge already planted by the neighbors and end it in a spiral hedge where I can hide the three necessary trash bins. I do not want a compost pile but rather two of those rotating roll composters. They will stand on the far right side of the property, at the very back, behind the five-sided green garden shed.
Behind the house, the three fruit trees required by the local development plan will be planted (apple, self-pollinating cherry, and plum).
In front of the house, I would like to plant a yellow-flowering magnolia on the left and a fir tree on the right, which I can decorate with ornaments during the Christmas season.
The freestanding mailbox should be green and have a nostalgic look. The bicycle rack should also be green and similarly nostalgic in style. I still need to figure out the lighting.
All flowering plants should bloom in pink and/or yellow as much as possible.
The sandstone-colored, wider beams are an initial idea for several paths’ layout. They are not yet complete and should have a curved shape. All terraces are to be round or semi-circular. Sandstone or sandstone-colored, maybe paving.
All areas that are white or grid-patterned will still be planted; that will take some time. Now, the photos.
Our house facade:
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First draft on graph paper:
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Neighbors on the left:
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Neighbors on the right:
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Our house, back and front:
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Nothing has been agreed upon within the family yet; I expect at least some issues regarding parking since I don’t like garages or carports and would prefer to place two weatherproof garden pavilions, each 3x3 meters (10x10 feet), one behind the other (even though this means exiting the car outside the pavilions). To the right of the pavilions, I would like to plant yellow and pink blooming, evergreen honeysuckle so the view doesn’t fall on the car parking area of the neighbors living on the right.
On the left side of the property, I would like to simply continue the Thuja hedge already planted by the neighbors and end it in a spiral hedge where I can hide the three necessary trash bins. I do not want a compost pile but rather two of those rotating roll composters. They will stand on the far right side of the property, at the very back, behind the five-sided green garden shed.
Behind the house, the three fruit trees required by the local development plan will be planted (apple, self-pollinating cherry, and plum).
In front of the house, I would like to plant a yellow-flowering magnolia on the left and a fir tree on the right, which I can decorate with ornaments during the Christmas season.
The freestanding mailbox should be green and have a nostalgic look. The bicycle rack should also be green and similarly nostalgic in style. I still need to figure out the lighting.
All flowering plants should bloom in pink and/or yellow as much as possible.
The sandstone-colored, wider beams are an initial idea for several paths’ layout. They are not yet complete and should have a curved shape. All terraces are to be round or semi-circular. Sandstone or sandstone-colored, maybe paving.
All areas that are white or grid-patterned will still be planted; that will take some time. Now, the photos.
Our house facade:
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First draft on graph paper:
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Neighbors on the left:
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Neighbors on the right:
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Our house, back and front:
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Kreisrund16 May 2022 09:20There are certainly stages in life when having a seating area 20 m (65.6 ft) away is impractical or even difficult—such as during early childhood or old age. However, in between those phases, there are many years when carrying a tray 20 m (65.6 ft) isn’t really a practical issue. The question then becomes: is it worth it to me? Are you more of a pragmatic type, or do you primarily want it to look nice? Personally, I find 20 m (65.6 ft) entirely irrelevant if, for example, the beautiful evening sun is calling or a lovely shrub is in full bloom. But ultimately, this is something everyone has to decide for themselves.
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WilderSueden16 May 2022 10:13Georgian2019 schrieb:
For 20 € per year, I can transport everything by car/trailer (5 km (3 miles) away) But you also point out an important issue. Unless you happen to drive a pickup truck, transporting grass or leaves by car quickly reaches its limits, especially when you already have a large amount for composting. And you either need to own a trailer or borrow one from a neighbor, plus your car must have a tow hitch. So there’s more involved than just dropping it off briefly.
Just throwing a single trailer load of grass directly onto your own compost will assault your nose and suppress the gag reflex. You need enough dry material to mix in; otherwise, you’ll end up with rot instead of a clean decomposition process.
I’m glad I hardly have any grass clippings.
I’m glad I hardly have any grass clippings.
Kreisrund schrieb:
However, there are many years in between when carrying a tray 20 m (65 feet) isn’t really a practical problem. In my opinion, that exactly makes the difference between good and average planning. The garden is like an extended living room in summer. The better it is connected, the more you can use it. If you have to walk 20 m (65 feet) for every cup of coffee, most people will only use it occasionally. If you just have to reach out your hand, you’ll spend much more time there.
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Myrna_Loy16 May 2022 10:22You can also install a robotic lawn mower, which significantly reduces the amount of grass clippings you need to dispose of.