Hello and good day,
this is going to be my first post here in the forum. My wife and I are currently working on a rough plan for the plot of land. We used the Gardena tool for this, which is really a very good program.
Our question to the experienced members here is what you think about this plan and if there is anything else that could be added. To specify the plot: it is a 1159m² (12,475 sq ft) area located in the beautiful Westerwald region.
Kind regards,
Thomas
this is going to be my first post here in the forum. My wife and I are currently working on a rough plan for the plot of land. We used the Gardena tool for this, which is really a very good program.
Our question to the experienced members here is what you think about this plan and if there is anything else that could be added. To specify the plot: it is a 1159m² (12,475 sq ft) area located in the beautiful Westerwald region.
Kind regards,
Thomas
How many and which people (including their ages) will use the property?
What hobbies do the family members currently have... could gardening become a future interest? Which people are at home and when?
Where are the rooms located in the house? Where are the exits? Where are the windows?
For sightlines, the floor plan and furniture layout are necessary.
No interest in herbs or vegetables? What about fruit bushes and trees? Do you enjoy cooking? Are there toddlers? Are there children you want to show how food grows as part of life education?
Do you like sunbathing, barbequing outdoors, or do you prefer a covered area?
Does anyone have a green thumb? Who mows the lawn? And do they enjoy it? How much time is planned for garden maintenance? Do you have favorite plants?
What is your budget for plants?
Almost 1,200 sqm (about 12,900 sq ft) need to be landscaped, yet your design seems rather sparse and lacking passion.
As you can see from the questions, garden planning involves more than just planting three trees and installing a swing 🙂
I would place the children’s play area close to the house and separate it from the terrace with plants.
I would position a garden shed more centrally, to the north or east, for short access routes – it doesn’t necessarily have to be visible through windows or from the terrace. Behind it, there should be enough space for compost and pruning waste.
A path running across the garden is rather unnecessary, as it divides the space without benefit.
Also, a secondary terrace should be somewhat sheltered and not near the garden shed or compost area – or possibly even a third terrace. Always pay attention to the views. If needed, use plants deliberately to direct sightlines, but not randomly.
Where does the sun shine and when? The playground is better planned under trees for shade, with a bench nearby.
The garden often gets neglected because everything revolves around the new house and after moving in, there is no energy left.
It is rare for new homeowners to think about the garden… but I can partly understand that priorities lie elsewhere. Still, it is a shame, because a beautiful garden adds significant value to the house – not only emotionally but also financially.
Is your house already built?
Best regards,
Yvonne
What hobbies do the family members currently have... could gardening become a future interest? Which people are at home and when?
Where are the rooms located in the house? Where are the exits? Where are the windows?
For sightlines, the floor plan and furniture layout are necessary.
No interest in herbs or vegetables? What about fruit bushes and trees? Do you enjoy cooking? Are there toddlers? Are there children you want to show how food grows as part of life education?
Do you like sunbathing, barbequing outdoors, or do you prefer a covered area?
Does anyone have a green thumb? Who mows the lawn? And do they enjoy it? How much time is planned for garden maintenance? Do you have favorite plants?
What is your budget for plants?
Almost 1,200 sqm (about 12,900 sq ft) need to be landscaped, yet your design seems rather sparse and lacking passion.
As you can see from the questions, garden planning involves more than just planting three trees and installing a swing 🙂
I would place the children’s play area close to the house and separate it from the terrace with plants.
I would position a garden shed more centrally, to the north or east, for short access routes – it doesn’t necessarily have to be visible through windows or from the terrace. Behind it, there should be enough space for compost and pruning waste.
A path running across the garden is rather unnecessary, as it divides the space without benefit.
Also, a secondary terrace should be somewhat sheltered and not near the garden shed or compost area – or possibly even a third terrace. Always pay attention to the views. If needed, use plants deliberately to direct sightlines, but not randomly.
Where does the sun shine and when? The playground is better planned under trees for shade, with a bench nearby.
The garden often gets neglected because everything revolves around the new house and after moving in, there is no energy left.
It is rare for new homeowners to think about the garden… but I can partly understand that priorities lie elsewhere. Still, it is a shame, because a beautiful garden adds significant value to the house – not only emotionally but also financially.
Is your house already built?
Best regards,
Yvonne
thOmmySU schrieb:
this is meant to be my first post here in the forum.Actually a nice post that raised many questions – not least for me regarding netiquette...
Would you like to respond in your own thread... ahem... or will there be no garden anymore?
It would be a shame to see the effort I put into this thread go without any feedback from you!
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