Creating a Dream Home Garden: Steps and Design Ideas
Having a beautiful garden is definitely everyone's dream, imagine every time when we are at home we will see that beautiful garden, whether morning or night we can enjoy its beauty freely. That's definitely everyone's dream, it's just that sometimes there are still many who don't know how to build a garden because they are confused about where to start, or what to make and what to think about before making a garden, so sometimes we cancel our thoughts on making a garden. make the garden. Here we will learn how and what must be prepared so that we can build a garden that suits the conditions and shape we want.
1. Determine the Location and Size of the Garden
Before we determine many other things, we first have to determine the location because the location will greatly determine the shape and also the results of the garden that we will create and we must determine the right location to create the garden. Where do you want to place the plants later and what size of land to create the garden that will be used, whether it is located in the front yard, back, side, or even inside the house, and what kind of garden you want to make, whether a vertical or indoor garden, we also need think about this because determining the location and shape of the garden will greatly influence the final result of the garden created.
Tips: Here is a tip, pay attention to the lighting in the location you have chosen, whether the location receives full sunlight or partial shade. This will determine what types of plants you can choose because there are some plants that need more sunlight and there are some plants that don't need too much sunlight.
2.Choose a Garden Concept and Theme
After you have succeeded in determining the location and size of the garden, it is time to continue with determining the concept and theme of the garden you want to create. There are several examples of garden concepts that you can use, such as minimalist gardens, tropical gardens, Japanese-style gardens, forest gardens or vertical gardens, each garden concept has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Tip: If you have limited space in your house, a vertical or minimalist garden concept can be a practical solution that you can apply to build a garden because it doesn't require a lot of space.3. Pilih Tanaman Sesuai Kondisi Iklim dan Lokasi
Don't forget to pay attention to the climatic conditions in your location, such as rainfall levels and soil type. If the garden location is exposed to a lot of sunlight, choose plants that are resistant to hot light. On the other hand, if the garden area is shadier, choose plants that like shade, adjust them to the existing conditions at the location where the garden is being made so that you can create a beautiful garden that also suits what you want.
Tips: Use local plants or native to your area because they are usually easier to care for and more resistant to local climate conditions.
4.Create an Effective Layout
Don't forget to make a layout so that the plants planted can be arranged well/neatly organized, especially as it can create beauty from the layout..
Tips: Use the concept of multilayer planting or tiered planting, where taller plants are placed at the back and shorter ones at the front. This not only provides a beautiful appearance, but also ensures that each plant gets enough light.
5. Set Up an Effective Watering System
Water is an important element for the sustainability of the garden. If possible, install a drip irrigation system to save water and ensure the plants will still get enough moisture. If not, regularly water the plants according to their needs because each plant has different water needs.
Tips: For small gardens, manual watering may be sufficient. However, for larger gardens, an automatic irrigation system can save time and effort.
After we know what needs to be prepared before building a garden, we will learn about the types of gardens that we can build at home.
1. Minimalist Garden
A minimalist garden is a garden that uses simple elements with a neat and efficient layout. Usually, minimalist gardens will use plants that don't require a lot of care or intense maintenance and use hardscape elements such as rocks and gravel.
2.Tropical Garden
A tropical garden is a garden concept that uses dense green plants such as palm trees, bamboo, ferns and other tropical plants. This tropical garden concept emphasizes nature and the design gives a natural and beautiful impression. The focus of this tropical garden is to create a natural and beautiful impression in the environment around the garden.
3.Vertical Garden
As the name suggests, this garden was built by utilizing existing walls or vertical structures to plant various types of plants. Usually this vertical garden is used for narrow spaces or to add green areas without requiring horizontal land. Therefore, this vertical garden is recommended if the location or place you want to build a garden is limited, this could be a solution to this problem.
4. Dry Garden (Xeriscape)
A dry garden is a garden designed to save water as the name suggests, this garden uses plants that are drought resistant or do not require a lot of water to survive, such as cacti, succulents and other desert plants..
5. Taman Jepang
Japanese gardens are a garden concept that uses natural elements such as stones, water and small green plants such as bonsai and bamboo, Japanese gardens create a calm and harmonious atmosphere. This Japanese garden is also a garden that is designed more towards a garden that blends with nature to create tranquility.
6.Rock Garden
As the name suggests, this garden is a garden that has a unique garden concept because the garden concept uses various types of stones as the main elements, combined with small plants such as succulents or bushes. Often used in dry areas and as the name suggests, this garden is indeed a garden that is dominated by using stones to create its beauty.
So, we have reached the end of the discussion in the discussion above, discussing what we have to prepare to make a garden and also what garden concepts can be used to build a garden at home. All of the concepts above can be used for both small and larger venues, but first adjust the concepts above to the theme you want..
