Hello dear forum,
my name is Alex and after quietly following the discussions for some time, I have finally decided to register here. Since my single-family house is already in the shell phase and we plan to move in on April 1, 2020, we are currently thinking about a practical and stylish design for the outdoor area...
our main concern is the positioning of the terrace, which should face more towards the main garden instead of the direction shown in the plan.
The next question is how large the terrace should be. There should also be enough space later for a pool.
Since the house already has clear, simple lines, I want the garden design to be a bit more daring. That means that more playful shapes and softer forms could be integrated here. So far, we have not been satisfied with the proposals from the local landscape designers.
I would really appreciate your tips and suggestions.
Best regards
Alex
my name is Alex and after quietly following the discussions for some time, I have finally decided to register here. Since my single-family house is already in the shell phase and we plan to move in on April 1, 2020, we are currently thinking about a practical and stylish design for the outdoor area...
our main concern is the positioning of the terrace, which should face more towards the main garden instead of the direction shown in the plan.
The next question is how large the terrace should be. There should also be enough space later for a pool.
Since the house already has clear, simple lines, I want the garden design to be a bit more daring. That means that more playful shapes and softer forms could be integrated here. So far, we have not been satisfied with the proposals from the local landscape designers.
I would really appreciate your tips and suggestions.
Best regards
Alex
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Grantlhaua5 May 2020 08:10@Alessandro
Which software do you use for drawing this?
Personally, I wouldn’t divide the lawn area like that. It would mean orienting the raised bed more towards the terrace, so you have a larger continuous lawn area for your children on one side.
Which software do you use for drawing this?
Personally, I wouldn’t divide the lawn area like that. It would mean orienting the raised bed more towards the terrace, so you have a larger continuous lawn area for your children on one side.
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Alessandro5 May 2020 08:15The drawing comes from the landscape architect. He planned the raised bed right next to the kitchen exit, which I personally think makes sense.
However, I find it too large and, as you correctly pointed out, it takes up lawn space.
I also don’t need these stepping stones in the lawn, just like the embankment.
However, I find it too large and, as you correctly pointed out, it takes up lawn space.
I also don’t need these stepping stones in the lawn, just like the embankment.
Alessandro schrieb:
@kbt09
This is the draft from the landscape architect. Unfortunately, it doesn’t include dimensions.
He didn’t receive any specific requirements from us. We just let him proceed on his own.
He planned to connect the pool to the terrace at the bottom of the plan.
At the moment, that feels a bit too risky for me because we want to have children soon.
The house measures 10.75 x 11.75 meters (35.3 x 38.5 feet). How does working with a landscape architect like this usually work? Does he just create the plan shown above and then that’s it, or does he design the entire garden for you? That must be quite expensive, right?
Regarding the pool, I would already think now about where you could place even a seasonal above-ground pool each year without damaging the lawn each time—so on a firm surface—and also plan for an electrical supply there.
Best regards
Sabine
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Alessandro5 May 2020 08:53The landscape gardener works together with the landscape architect. The architect designs, and the gardener carries out the work. It’s similar to the construction process.
Regarding the pool, we already know where it will be placed if the plan is implemented as is. The plastic pool can also be set on a substructure to prevent too much damage to the lawn. Preparing a dedicated area for it is not an option.
For the costs, you can roughly budget about 10% of the house costs.
Regarding the pool, we already know where it will be placed if the plan is implemented as is. The plastic pool can also be set on a substructure to prevent too much damage to the lawn. Preparing a dedicated area for it is not an option.
For the costs, you can roughly budget about 10% of the house costs.
Alessandro schrieb:
Regarding the pool, we already know where it will be placed if the plan goes ahead as proposed. The plastic pool can also be set on a substructure so the lawn underneath doesn’t suffer too much. Leveling a separate area for it is not an option.Using a substructure doesn’t really work; the lawn will definitely be damaged. It needs light, fertilizer, and must be mowed at least once a week. You should consider this—kids definitely want some kind of pool in the garden, and it can be easily placed on a paved area or on the terrace.
10% of the house costs now seems quite low to me. We had a user here who mentioned a six-figure sum.
When planning all the plants, you also need to think about the level of maintenance you are willing to commit to. You have planned a lot of plants, including a hedge, probably perennial beds in front, and so on. A hedge is quite maintenance-intensive, and perennial beds require care as well; planting once is not enough. If you are not really big “garden fans,” I would take this into account when choosing the planting.
Best regards,
Sabine
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