Simple gardens: how to make them in a few steps

If you are lucky enough to have your house surrounded by a piece of greenery (even a small one!), The following lines are for you: here you will find many ideas and some useful suggestions to make your garden unique.

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Realization of simple gardens : tips

creation of simple gardens: tips

We know that you are full of enthusiasm, but before starting to arrange or build your garden from scratch, it is good that you invest some time in the preliminary study of the work to be done, based on the result you want to achieve. Do you have in mind a classic garden, a minimal one or one very rich in plants and flowers? Whatever your idea, first you have to consider the morphology and exposure of your land, because based on these data you can choose between some plants and flowers rather than others. Then you must inform your Municipality about the regulations in force for any hedges, or umbrellas / shading, or wooden houses, clearly if it is your intention to place them in the garden. Once you have completed these minimal formalities, you can finally get started.

Natural or synthetic grass?

natural or synthetic grass

Gardening purists will be horrified by this question, but we think it is more than legitimate: a real grass garden is certainly more challenging than one with synthetic grass, which can therefore be an excellent compromise to allow you to have your own piece. green even if you don't have much time to dedicate to it. The seeds that will grow your turf can be planted directly into the ground but only in spring or fall. In summer and winter they are unlikely to survive and grow, so you better not try. Alternatively, you can opt for lawn rolls with grass already grown. In both cases, before proceeding it will be necessary to aerate the ground by removing stones and other debris that could compromise the life of the grass and,

As for synthetic grass, there are different types, some with a truly realistic effect. Before positioning it, the ground on which it will be positioned must be leveled, and it must not be forgotten to tilt it slightly to allow the drainage of rainwater (which, being a synthetic material, obviously cannot happen naturally). Keep in mind that the strips of synthetic grass must be joined together to obtain a uniform and natural effect, and be careful to position them all with the wires (which can have different heights) in the same direction, to avoid unsightly effects.

The maintenance of the green

green maintenance

If you have chosen to have a real grass garden, do not forget that approximately from March to September it will have to be watered regularly, with a variable frequency to be decided based on the outside temperatures. Water should always be used in the evening / night, because if you decide to wet the lawn in the sunlight you will have the exact opposite effect, as you will risk burning the grass. The lawn will then be cut regularly, again according to your tastes. There is no predefined height for this, but keep in mind that if the grass is too low you could run the risk of it drying out quite quickly. Occasionally we advise you to carefully search the entire area of ​​the garden, to remove any weeds by hand.

Even synthetic grass requires light maintenance: it is in fact good to clean it periodically simply with water added to a detergent, just as if it were a real floor, to prevent any residual dirt from making it less attractive to the eye.

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Trees in the garden, yes or no?

trees in the garden yes or no

Also in this case there is no precise rule, but the decision depends solely on your taste and your needs: if you want to create a garden where children can run and play freely, perhaps having trees that clutter it will not be the best solution. . On the contrary, if you want a garden where you can find shelter from the summer heat wave and enjoy moments of relaxation, trees can be an excellent idea.

The choice of trees must be weighted according to the climatic zone in which you live (to understand: planting a prickly pear in the high mountains is not a good idea, as is planting a fir near the sea).

It is very important that you inform yourself and evaluate how high the trees you have chosen could reach: this must be proportional to the size of the garden, and in no case must it invade properties adjacent to yours (whether public or private).

Also remember that there are perennial trees and other deciduous trees, that is, in the cold months they remain completely bare. A smart solution can be to balance these types of trees, so as not to have a completely bare garden for a long part of the year.

Tree maintenance

tree maintenance

Periodically it is important to check for dry branches which can be dangerous if they break and fall to the ground.
It is also critically important to protect tree roots during the winter months. To do this you can use the mulching technique which consists, very simply, in covering the roots (especially if partially exposed) with pieces of bark.

If you live in particularly windy areas you can also protect the trunks of your trees by covering them with bamboo mats that will reduce the harmful effects of cold and wind on the plant itself.

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Flowers in the garden: "say it with a flower!"

flowers in the garden: say it with a flower

To create a beautiful colorful garden, the presence of flowers is essential! Whether planted on the ground to create flower beds or in pots, the flowers certainly give a beautiful glance and help to liven up the environment. There are flowers that bloom throughout the year, so a nice idea could be to vary the type of seeds you will plant, so that you always have blooms in progress. As for the lawn, the flowers must also be watered regularly, but in addition these must also be fertilized regularly and it is important to clean them from dry buds.

A somewhat Zen garden

In a beautiful garden, grass, stones and rocks can coexist to create a modern and slightly Zen effect. These elements can be used to create paths, to delimit some areas (for example they are very beautiful around the flower beds or around the trunks of trees) or even to visually divide the space between an area to be used to place the furniture and another that is exclusively a green space.

a somewhat Zen garden

There are many types of stones and rocks, of different shapes and materials and of the most varied colors: you have the opportunity to indulge yourself and to show your taste but also your character, so make the right choice!

Keep in mind that these materials will remain constantly exposed to the sun and bad weather throughout the year, so we would like to advise you not to opt for rocks or stones that are too delicate or easily flaky, so as to avoid having to replace them frequently ( which, in the case of a driveway, for example, can be quite complex).

A garden to be experienced

a garden to be experienced

For it to be a truly usable space, thus resulting in a real extension of your home, the garden must be adequately equipped with furniture and accessories that meet your taste and needs. Also in this case, as you can imagine, there are many types of tables, chairs, armchairs, deckchairs for which you will really be spoiled for choice. Pay attention to the size of the selected products, to avoid that they are too bulky or, on the contrary, insufficient to allow you to make the most of the space available.

If you have children, the garden will be their kingdom and it is therefore good to equip it accordingly: if you want to install a swimming pool, even a small one, plan to place it on a stone or concrete base, so as to avoid damaging the lawn below. An attraction always appreciated by children (but also by adults!) Are the hammocks, which must be attached to trees strong enough to bear the weight. Alternatively you can opt for a swing, single or double, which - if made of iron - is almost eternal.

Water in the garden

water in the garden

It will be essential to design and install an irrigation system that is sufficiently performing to adequately wet every part of the garden itself. Carefully evaluate the number of sprinklers to bury, and make sure they do not leave dry spaces (so pay particular attention to the corners or areas under the trees, which could prevent water from reaching the ground with their foliage). To avoid having to use watering cans or plastic pipes to water the flowers, we advise you to prepare drippers, which you can activate both in conjunction with the rest of the system but also individually, and which will adequately wet only the flower boxes or pots in which will be arranged. There are many smart solutions that will allow you to set the frequency and duration of watering,


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Simple garden lighting

Especially if you intend to live it not only during the day, during the summer, it is good that you also prepare an electrical system to illuminate not only the relaxation area but also the entire garden (if you have guests it will be advisable for children to play safely even at nightfall). You can choose spotlights to be buried or solutions higher than the ground; but you can also opt for very natural and super scenic candles or lanterns to hang from tree branches for a very romantic and impactful effect.

lighting of the simple garden

As you may have guessed if you have come to read this far, creating the garden of your dreams is not difficult: you only have to arm yourself with imagination and a lot of good volt to be able to create it according to your needs and tastes. Don't give up, a beautiful manicured garden cheers up the spirit and soothes the body.

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