Beautiful ideas for decorating the garden

Garden beds with fencing

Correct bumpers not only save time and effort for weeding, but also increase yields: moisture from the soil evaporates more slowly, creating a favorable microclimate for plants. In addition to the benefits, there is an aesthetic reason to acquire a frame for the beds: they do not allow the soil to crumble and visually streamline the garden.

To create the sides, use:

• cobblestones and stone blocks;
• weaving from a vine;
• brickwork;
• concrete forms;
• boards or timber.

Decorative paths

To turn the garden into a more convenient and neat place, lay out the aisles with natural stone, brick or paving stones. To prevent weeds from sprouting on the paths, cover them with non-woven material (geotextile, plastic wrap) and cover them with pebbles, gravel or sawdust.

This technique will help to visually combine the ridges into an integral composition. Another reason to create fill paths is the ability to approach the beds in rainy weather, without risking to stain your shoes with wet soil.

Flowers in the beds

Such a picturesque blooming garden can be easily confused with a garden. Near vegetable crops, you can grow unpretentious ornamental plants. Mixed beds not only decorate the site, but also allow you to get a richer harvest - many crops protect each other from pests.

The most useful low-growing flowers in our climate are:

• garden chamomile;
• nasturtium;
• marigold;
• yarrow;
• calendula.

The bright flowers will also attract pollinators - bees and butterflies. Also insects will like lemon balm, lavender, echinacea and sage.

Pond in miniature

To decorate the garden, it is not necessary to purchase a large plastic container, imitating a pond, or to dig a deep hole for this. In vogue today compact reservoirs made of metal and wooden barrels or wide concrete bowls. They dilute the monotony of the garden, increasing its decorative effect.

It can be supplemented with a fountain, placed in the center of the site, or decorated with one of the ridges. A worthy replacement for the reservoir will be a small decorative well with flowers planted in it.

Containers

The garden will become more diverse and thoughtful if you plant some crops in wooden boxes, barrels, large ceramic pots. Keep a balance - multi-colored plastic pots and bottles are not suitable for decorating a garden: this year, environmental friendliness is in trend. Arrange them in different parts of the garden, collecting compositions from several containers.

Almost all culinary herbs are suitable for container growing: dill, parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme, and basil.

Bench

We are used to seeing this comfortable piece of outdoor furniture in gardens and parks, and in the local area - in patio or a gazebo.But a well-knit or, conversely, an elegant bench will look quite organic and among the neat weeded ridges, in the shade of a fruit tree or shrub.

On the bench, you can comfortably relax after summer cottage work, and inside the structure with a hinged lid, you can temporarily store garden tools.

Beautiful greenhouse or greenhouse

The transparent "house" is a great addition to the garden, which will help to grow a bountiful harvest and "dilute" the green mass of vegetable crops. An aesthetically attractive greenhouse will never spoil your site: made of transparent material, it resembles a greenhouse and gives the landscape an airiness.

Take a look a selection of original greenhouses.

Small architectural forms

Supports for vines in the form of lattices, arches and screens can divide the site into functional zones. An arch with climbing roses or a trellis with maiden grapes can be placed at the entrance to the garden, placed between the beds or disguise a nondescript fence with them.

On the supports, not only flowers will look great, but also pots with greenery - a vertical garden not only decorates the territory, but also saves space: an effective technique for small plots.

Objects for birds

Garden decor should be useful: all kinds of buildings are well suited for this category to attract feathered friends. Birds help in the fight against insect pests, and houses for them become a harmonious decoration of the summer cottage.

You can buy cute feeders and birdhouses at the store or do it yourself. The birds will be grateful for the new "canteens" and "apartments". Install them so that the mini-buildings are protected from rain and cats.

Set up drinkers for birds: they are easy to make from inverted ceramic pots and bowls, wide saucers, pedestals. Birds will come to you more often if fresh water appears in the drinkers.

Sculptures and lanterns

Who said garden figurines are only good for the garden? Garden gnomes, rabbits and frogs hidden between the carrot and beet tops will fit perfectly into the landscape - the main thing is to know when to stop and not turn the site into a kind of garden exhibition. A well-chosen decoration will accentuate and enhance the impression of the plant composition.

Solar-powered garden lights are also perfect: stuck in the ground, they will come in handy late in the evening and will decorate the hacienda, filling it with a magical glow.

And, perhaps, one of the most important adornments of the garden can be called order - any neat area, rid of old boards, building materials and weeds, will become the real pride of the owner.