Amid all the excitement associated with buying a plot and building a new home in Sochi, landscape design often fades into the background. Of course, we never tire of repeating that the most important thing when choosing a house or plot should be its location. This is really the right approach. Do not rush and buy the first offer you like. After you have chosen the ideal area, take a closer look at the houses or plots located nearby. As soon as you make the right decision, it’s time to think about landscape design.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR A NEW HOME
We have long used landscape design as a means of creating a cozy atmosphere of relaxation and rest after a hard day at work. Garden styles can be very diverse and not similar to each other. But there is no doubt that all our best implemented projects for the design of plots have one thing in common: they, like houses, reflect the character and life of those who live in them. They are authentic and unique. Creating a landscape design that suits the owner of the house and his entire family is our main task.
Choosing the right landscape design style begins with a dialogue with the designer. Homeowners should think in advance about how they would like to use their site and what their requirements are for zoning the space. The designer in this case acts as a person who, like a good psychologist, must listen to and understand his client who came to him for help in his professional field.
Do you want a backyard where you can play soccer with your kids? Or do you spend your free time enjoying the outdoors? Is there a secluded seating area planned for you? Do you want fruit and vegetable crops growing on the property? These questions will help you create a wish list for your ideal landscaped area.
One feature that is becoming increasingly popular is the creation of an “outdoor living space” such as a garden terrace. It can become an extension of your home, especially in the warmer months, so make sure you give it special attention no matter how big or small your garden is.
THE BASICS OF GOOD DESIGN
The ideal garden design takes into account several factors:
1. The style of the house
2. The needs of all residents of the house
3. The relationship of the cardinal directions
4. The relief of the site
5. The microclimate of the site (altitude above sea level and distance from it)
6. Existing structures, such as swimming pools.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANTS?
One of the main things to consider when choosing plants for your outdoor space is maintenance. The main question is how much time do you want to spend on maintaining your garden?
In Sochi plant nurseries, there is a huge number of various magnificent exotic subtropical plants that grow only in our city. But when choosing the plantings you like, you need to clearly understand whether a particular plant can grow and develop correctly in a certain place on your site. Whether the nature of the lighting, the type of soil, and the humidity regime are suitable for it.
If you like to spend your weekends pruning, watering, and weeding your garden, you can fill your garden with plants that require occasional attention. Conversely, if you’re often too busy on weekends to even think about grabbing a hose, stick to the low-maintenance varieties.
You will also need to consider the microclimate of the site. Most plants require about four hours of natural light per day. Some species thrive in full sun, while others prefer light shade and moist soil.