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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WilderSueden16 May 2022 14:56Prager91 schrieb:
It feels like everyone argues that you don’t build your house to last a lifetime—so why should you plan everything around that? In 30-40 years, it might not matter to me, or there will be another solution by then. You can also adjust your garden accordingly at that point.Even as a young person, you greatly benefit from barrier-free design and short distances. Steps and narrow passages are a challenge with a stroller, and stairs even more so. Steps that adults barely notice can already be an obstacle for toddlers. And if you ever twist your ankle as an adult, you’ll be glad you don’t have to walk 20 meters (65 feet) to enjoy your garden or climb 5 steps without a handrail.Sometimes the plot doesn’t allow for ergonomic and barrier-free construction. But where it’s possible, you shouldn’t deliberately create obstacles with the excuse that “people are too fat anyway” (other people?). And in the specific case of @Pinkiponk, when we talk about “building for old age,” we mean more like 10 years rather than 30.
Holzhäuschen16 May 2022 15:17Dear @Pinkiponk, I always recommend the book by Reinhard Witt, "Nature for Every Garden." It explains a lot and helps with using native plants. There are complete planting plans included that you could also adopt.
You might need to order some of the plants, but since you already had many extra costs, a lot can actually be grown from seed. It takes a bit longer until everything is colorful, but it saves a significant amount of money.
I don’t know what your soil is like, but we have sandy soil and it’s quite dry here. I created a table with plants that work well in these conditions. Since I can’t provide a link… If you search for “ligneus and garden planning 5” on Google, you’ll find my article about plants and the table. It also includes information on flowering periods, colors, whether they are insect-friendly (which most on my list are), and more.
Gardening is very close to my heart, and I’m really looking forward to getting started! I hope you find good solutions for yourself and your garden.
You might need to order some of the plants, but since you already had many extra costs, a lot can actually be grown from seed. It takes a bit longer until everything is colorful, but it saves a significant amount of money.
I don’t know what your soil is like, but we have sandy soil and it’s quite dry here. I created a table with plants that work well in these conditions. Since I can’t provide a link… If you search for “ligneus and garden planning 5” on Google, you’ll find my article about plants and the table. It also includes information on flowering periods, colors, whether they are insect-friendly (which most on my list are), and more.
Gardening is very close to my heart, and I’m really looking forward to getting started! I hope you find good solutions for yourself and your garden.
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Myrna_Loy16 May 2022 15:27WilderSueden schrieb:
Stairs even more so. Steps that you barely notice as an adult can be an obstacle for small children. More of an appreciated challenge. My boys were magically drawn to stairs.
I would wait with pathways and first define areas. Walking routes usually develop intuitively on their own.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
I’m still not familiar with the organization system here and unfortunately can’t find the "Second Terraces Thread" anymore. :-( See! – That was this one: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/terrassen-welche-anzahl-und-wohin.42175/
Pinkiponk schrieb:
That was a mistake on our part during the building planning phase, which we will try to fix. I’m not sure yet how exactly. I would like to start a new thread for this or link it to an earlier thread. No, please not that too. The thread to link to would be: https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/haus-und-grundrissplanung-erster-architektenplan-liegt-vor.36776/page-27#post-569778 (the link goes directly to the post with my "solution").
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WilderSueden16 May 2022 16:24Myrna_Loy schrieb:
More of a guessed challenge. My boys were magically attracted to stairs. That’s the paradox. Ours also wants to climb every staircase. Unless we actually want her to, then the railing becomes much more interesting 😉
I was thinking less about proper stairs (with several meters of height difference, which are hard to avoid) and more about things like entrance steps. An adult hardly notices a single step, but for a 15-month-old child, that can be quite a challenge without help. There is also the common three-step house entrance, which is even less practical for strollers because you definitely have to carry them there.
I don’t want to hijack the thread with a discussion on accessibility, but I couldn’t leave unmentioned the idea that you don’t have to think about ergonomics and accessibility as long as you’re still young. Especially in the garden, you should consider that many things take time to develop as planned. You can move 4m (13 feet) tall trees to make space for a terrace near the house, but that’s neither practical nor economical.
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Pinkiponk16 May 2022 16:26WilderSueden schrieb:
And in the specific case of @Pinkiponk, when we talk about "building for old age," we’re rather thinking of 10 years than 30. Hmm, maybe I’m idealizing old age, but I’m actually thinking more in terms of 30 years than 10. Although, perhaps I don’t have a clear line there and tend to choose whatever suits my wishes. 🙂
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