How to decorate a plot of 10 acres beautifully?

Layout

To plan a plot of 10 acres, you should start by defining the initial data. The easiest way is to measure each side and draw the diagram on a piece of paper.

The plan for a plot of 10 acres should include not only dimensions, but also take into account landscape features (pond, trees and shrubs, slope level), location (south or north side, sunrise and sunset), as well as existing buildings that need to be preserved.

The layout of a space of 10 acres begins with larger objects and moves on to small ones. First of all, a house is placed on the diagram, then a household block and a bathhouse, a place for a garden and a vegetable garden is allocated, a recreation area is located. Depending on the original shape, the distribution of zones will be different.

In the photo, the placement of the necessary zones on an elongated territory

Rectangular

A plot of 10 acres with different side lengths is perhaps the most convenient option for zoning. When entering on the short side, try to plan it so that the house remains near the entrance, the utility area at the rear fence, and between them, one after another, the rest of the spaces went: garden, lounge, etc.

If the entrance is on the long side suburban area, buildings on 10 acres are needed according to 2 schemes. They differ in the location of wickets and gates in the fence:

• Center... The house is also placed in the central part of a plot of 10 acres, on one side of it they leave a place for beds and a barn, on the other - for a recreation area, playground, bathhouse, pool.
• In the corner... It is logical to build a country house right there, and divide the area to the side from it: at a far distance there is an economic part, closer - a place for rest and decorative elements.

Square

Despite the correctness of the shape of your 10 acres, planning the territory can be difficult. Designers advise to visually divide into 2 rectangles: decorate one as a garden with a house, the other as a garden with a barn.

Irregular shape

The arrangement of a g- or u-shaped summer cottage is perplexing for many, but you should pay attention to the advantages of the form. At least on 10 acres there is a secluded place where you can remove the recreation area. Or hide the ugly planting part, then the vegetables will not be able to destroy the original landscape design.

Site zoning

A summer cottage of 10 acres is not considered small, so all the necessary zones can be located on its territory:

• Residential... Includes house and adjoining territory.
• Working... She is a vegetable garden with beds.
• Garden... Fruit bushes and trees are usually combined with a vegetable garden or located in different parts of the summer cottage.
• Economic... Enters barn, woodcutter, bath, well.
• Recreation... Terrace or veranda, summer kitchen, grill house, gazebo, barbecue area... This also includes children's slides and swings, a sandpit.

The first step is to determine the location of the house on the land. Where to place it correctly, if the space has not yet been built up, depends on the shape of the territory, we talked about this in the previous section. If the house is already ready, start from its position.

It is logical to make a parking near the house (right at the entrance). Do not remove the parking lot from the gate so that you do not have to drive your car through your property every time.

Advice! To protect the air on all 10 acres from exhaust gases, make in the back of the car park hedge or canopy with climbing plants.

In the photo of the recreation area and garden

Household buildings and a vegetable garden are usually hidden from prying eyes, removing them to the far edge of the summer cottage. To completely hide these unsightly areas on 10 acres, you can refine their territory with trellises, plant tall bushes or trees.

Important! Choose the most illuminated place for the beds and make sure in advance that the grown trees do not block the sun for fruit crops.

Relax zone can be completely different: it all depends on your preferences. Someone needs a small open area with a barbecue. Someone prefers a gazebo or a summer kitchen. For some, the best relaxation is on a sun lounger by the pool.

Advice! If the resting space involves eating, do not remove it from the house - you will have to constantly take out food and dishes, which is much more convenient to do in the local area.

What can be built and how best to place it?

The main building on a summer cottage of 10 acres is a house. In addition to it, there may be:

1. Barn. Convenient to store a variety of garden tools.
2. Bath. A great attribute if you like this kind of vacation.
3. Garage. Especially necessary on plots with winter residence.
4. Woodsman. For the organized storage of heating oil.
5. Summer kitchen. Alternative to any gazebos and patio.
6. Alcove. If a full kitchen is not required.

The photo shows an example of the design of a local area

When building, do not forget about the standards according to GOST:

• 3 meters from the fence to the house, 1 meter to the barn;
• 8 meters from the house to the bath;
• 12 meters from the house to the toilet;
• 15 meters from a wooden house to a neighboring wooden house, 10 meters from a stone one;
• 6 meters from stone to stone buildings.

Decoration

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As a decoration for a summer cottage of 10 acres, various options are used. One of the most popular is a flower bed. It can be done in the classical way, multi-tiered, in the form of an alpine slide or vertical construction.

• Ordinary low flower beds decorate the space near the house - at the entrance or under the windows, where tall shrubs will simply block the view of the site.
• The alpine slide can also be placed under the windows, or you can allocate a separate place for it at the back wall or in the corner of the site.
• Vertical modules with flowers are installed in a confined space: for example, near a gazebo.

In the photo is a flower bed decorated with stones

The next favorite idea for landscaping a plot of 10 acres is artificial reservoir... It is placed in a humid area so as not to make a drainage system. Or they decorate the area in front of the terrace - the view of the water while relaxing is soothing. The reservoir can be made in the form of a pond with stagnant water, a waterfall or fountain, a stream.

Advice! If you want to incorporate a stream into the design of a 10 acres space, create dry stream... Such decoration made of decorative stones perfectly divides the space without disturbing it.

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Tracks can also be not just functional details of the territory of 10 acres. Choose original material for them and you will get a budget but effective decor. Finishing options: flat large stones, decking, tree cuts, pebbles, paving stones.

Important! Paths should connect the house with all areas and pass in the right, convenient places: for example, between the vegetable garden and the barn, or the veranda and the toilet.

Along the paths on 10 acres, flower beds are broken, streams are let out, mixborders are planted or alpine slides are organized.

Examples of landscape design

The main thing that distinguishes examples of landscape design on 10 acres from each other is style. Just like in interior design, you first need to choose a direction: it will tell you exactly what techniques to use, what plants to plant, how to decorate the site.

European

Differs in well-groomed and lush greenery. There really should be a lot of plants here, and the main focus is not on flowering, but on decorative deciduous varieties. Sowing lawns, installing stone fountains, placing pergola and arches.

Another nuance is the love of Europeans for geometric shapes: flower beds in the form of squares or rhombuses, shrubs-balls, etc.

Japanese

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Oriental styles are distinguished by minimalism - greenery here only emphasizes the style, and is not its basis. The main role is played by stones: gardens of stones, alpine slides, and their decoration of the banks of the reservoir are permissible.

By the way, water must be mandatory: preferably in the form of a pond with aquatic plants and fish (at least artificial). Trees are either trimmed into a rounded shape or grown like a bonsai.

Provence

Transform a 10 acres plot into a rustic French garden! The style is not alien to the beds - they do not have to be hidden, it is enough to refine them in accordance with the design. In addition to vegetables and fruits, Provence loves flowers: lavender is a classic, but there can be any options: poppies, peonies, chamomiles, dahlias, hydrangeas.

A characteristic feature of the style - structures made of painted wood and wrought iron furniture, both preferably in white. Install a pergola, wrap it with climbing roses, kobei, sweet peas. Install a neat table and a couple of chairs below, or a beautiful bench: the perfect place for morning tea and afternoon relaxation is ready!

The photo shows an example of the English style in design

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The secret of an ergonomic and successful layout of a 10 acres site is taking into account all the nuances: from the movement of the sun to the general inclination. We hope our tips will help you create the perfect garden around your home.