ᐅ New construction looking for a landscape designer as we lack creativity
Created on: 2 Feb 2024 08:58
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Stefan67422578
Hello,
We completed our new build two years ago. The terrace is laid out, the garden shed is in place, and the neighbor’s fence made of WPC is installed. The lawn has been fully seeded. All work was done by ourselves.
Since we’re not very creative, that’s all we have so far. However, we would like to add some flower beds, trees, a seating area, and possibly space for a hot tub and a fire pit.
The garden is about 13m (43 feet) deep and 20m (66 feet) wide.
We have no idea how to design it. The landscaping contractors are not very interested since much is already finished. We would prefer to carry out the work ourselves.
Are there any hobby planners here who could help us?
We completed our new build two years ago. The terrace is laid out, the garden shed is in place, and the neighbor’s fence made of WPC is installed. The lawn has been fully seeded. All work was done by ourselves.
Since we’re not very creative, that’s all we have so far. However, we would like to add some flower beds, trees, a seating area, and possibly space for a hot tub and a fire pit.
The garden is about 13m (43 feet) deep and 20m (66 feet) wide.
We have no idea how to design it. The landscaping contractors are not very interested since much is already finished. We would prefer to carry out the work ourselves.
Are there any hobby planners here who could help us?
Stefan67422578 schrieb:
placement is more important. Look at the path of the sun and where you want to sit in the hot tub at different times. Wind is also important: it can be effectively blocked with 2–3 shrubs/grasses or 2–3 hedge plants. There are non-fiction books specifically focused on "modern" or low-maintenance home gardens.
Mein-schöner-Garten- also has many links to such topics...
Basically, it’s always nice to mark out harmonious shapes in the ground. Angular shapes don’t really suit plant life. A small maple tree works well as a specimen plant, while smaller shrubs are better grouped together.
Roughly:
Pick a corner, plant a shrub there, place a compact flowering bush slightly in front to the left, and something evergreen slightly in front to the right.
Perennial or grass beds (including roses) are best situated closer to the patio (for fragrance, care, and appearance).
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Stefan674225782 Feb 2024 14:08Water, sewage, and electricity are available in the garden. We could move anywhere.
The zoning plan does not specify anything. Fence maximum height 1.8m (6 feet).
The hedge is shown on the right side in the first and second pictures, bordering the undeveloped field.
The zoning plan does not specify anything. Fence maximum height 1.8m (6 feet).
The hedge is shown on the right side in the first and second pictures, bordering the undeveloped field.
I would place the seating area with the fire pit on the right side of the house. That way, you’ll also have a shaded spot in the summer.
The location of the hot tub depends on when you plan to use it. Either to the left of the terrace by the house or also on the right side of the house, well away from the neighbors.
Where the privacy screen is currently positioned at the terrace, I would create a flower bed. Either with roses, lavender, and early bloomers like tulips, or grasses such as Miscanthus and fountain grass, combined with candelabra speedwell, evening primrose, coneflowers, and tulips.
I would also recommend surrounding the hot tub with a low-maintenance flower bed. It makes the area feel more inviting.
For the hedge, I would choose a hardy variety, such as bird-friendly hedges. They don’t require shaping and, once established, don’t need irrigation.
The location of the hot tub depends on when you plan to use it. Either to the left of the terrace by the house or also on the right side of the house, well away from the neighbors.
Where the privacy screen is currently positioned at the terrace, I would create a flower bed. Either with roses, lavender, and early bloomers like tulips, or grasses such as Miscanthus and fountain grass, combined with candelabra speedwell, evening primrose, coneflowers, and tulips.
I would also recommend surrounding the hot tub with a low-maintenance flower bed. It makes the area feel more inviting.
For the hedge, I would choose a hardy variety, such as bird-friendly hedges. They don’t require shaping and, once established, don’t need irrigation.
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Bertram1002 Feb 2024 15:41Stefan67422578 schrieb:
We would like to have some flower beds, trees, a seating area, possibly space for a hot tub, and a fire pit. There is a gardening show on ZDF where you can simply watch the results.
Alternative garden consulting is often available. I had someone advise me on planting and an edible garden for 180 euros, including a plant list, an on-site visit of 1.5 hours, and a hand-drawn plan. You can definitely find similar consulting for your needs.
Otherwise, despite a preference for modern shapes and colors, plan the garden "in layers." What comes to the foreground, and what stays in the background?
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Stefan674225782 Feb 2024 16:24The idea of placing it to the right of the house isn’t so bad. However, that area is 3m (10 feet) wide and the only access path to the garden. So far, I’ve excluded it and just considered it as a green lawn. But adding a hot tub there would be quite tight after all.
We’ve seen various garden documentaries. We find great ideas there, but we haven’t managed to put them together into a complete plan. Hence the question here.
We’ve seen various garden documentaries. We find great ideas there, but we haven’t managed to put them together into a complete plan. Hence the question here.
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