6-acre garden plot design: photos, DIY from improvised materials

Today, it's hard to imagine that a 6-hundred-square-meter dacha plot and the art of landscape design can be compatible. The concept of 6-hundred-square-meter plots emerged during the Soviet era, when citizens were given dacha plots of a strictly defined size and no more.

 

Modern landscape design techniques make it possible to create memorable works of art even in such a small space. All it takes is a little imagination and diligence. First, you need to tackle the most important stage: landscape design.

 

Designing a 6-acre (600-square-meter) summer cottage plot: photos, DIY, and using improvised materials begins with dividing it into zones on paper. It's important to prioritize and determine which zones will be the most important. These zones should be allocated more space. It's also important to analyze which zones can be omitted for daily use.

 

Next, it's important to determine the balance or ratio of future zones on the site. It's reasonable to assume that raising livestock or poultry on 600 square meters (0.6 acres) is impossible. Therefore, the primary purpose of this area will be to create a place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city.

A cozy atmosphere will be brought to such a plot by small-scale greenery that won't grow to large sizes in the future. Shrubs and beds of annual and perennial low-growing ornamental flowers and grasses are ideal. A decorative vegetable garden will not only beautify the plot but also provide fresh vegetables and fruits for the dinner table. Don't overdo it with trees; just one or two will suffice to provide shade from the summer heat.

Bulky structures should also be avoided. To keep garden tools safe, a dedicated space in the attic or basement will suffice. The photo below shows examples of a 600-square-meter garden plot designed with homemade materials.

 

Let's look at a few tips to help you create a cozy relaxation spot on a 600-square-meter summer cottage:

1. Every property begins with a gate. The gate door must be well-installed, open and close easily, and not creak. It's also important to design it in the same style as the rest of the property.

 

2. One of the most important parts of garden design is furniture. This includes:

- rocking chairs, both wooden and wicker;

- hammocks;

— tables;

- wooden benches;

- decorative elements from improvised means;

- fairy tale characters for decoration.

Garden furniture can be purchased from specialty stores or handmade. An old bicycle decorated with flower boxes or old shoes decorated with decorative plants can be given a second life. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even create true works of art from plastic bottles.

 

3. To visually expand the area, you need to avoid sharp corners in its design, both when creating beds and flower beds, and in garden furniture.

 

4. If the site includes paths, their edges should be soft, without clear, precise lines. Avoid using too many of them to preserve the area planted with grass and flowering plants.

5. To save space, every available corner of the property should be used as efficiently as possible. To achieve this, use planters, decorative hedges, and living plants as walls. These elements will not only help zone the space but also add a unique touch.

Continuing with this interesting article, we offer even more options on how to develop a 6-acre plot this article.