We give you some tips and design ideas for allotment gardens that will make your gardening easier in autumn, winter and the beginning of spring. Using the example of a small garden in the city, you can follow the process step by step and implement it in your own garden. Since this garden was made on a limited area, some suggestions are also ideal for balconies and terraces.
ThisAllotment gardenis only 13.75m wide, but with careful planning and strategic planting of hardy plants, the owners have managed to create a private paradise in just five years.
Protecting the private area from the surrounding tall buildings was priority #1 in this idea. Gazebos play a particularly important role here - they make it possible to enjoy the garden even in bad weather. And best of all - they're not just for large gardens - the example here shows a garden shed between the garage and a fence.
Build onePergola, which is located away from the house - this is how you will relax your guests in the allotment garden. Hide the house behind small trees or large bushes so that the entrance to the house looks miles away.
Work with plants at different heights and experiment with volumes and shapes. The homeowners designed the allotment garden about half a meter below ground level /and therefore dug up the earth/ so that they have more private space for themselves.
So that the noises from the surroundings and the city don't disturb the peace, they have installed a water fountain. The water has a calming quality and attracts birds and wildlife, making you feel like you are in the forest. Optionally, you can even set up a koi pond.
Surround your allotment with a fence, tall plants or a wall to protect your private area. Create accents - solid fences appear more open through small openings. Wrought iron designs are a good idea.
Interesting lighting will set the focus on the garden - illuminate not only the house path, but also interesting details in the garden itself. The end result will not only look beautiful, but also make the garden safe for guests and small children.
Choose evergreen and hardy plants, and don't forget winter as a season. Consider other qualities that some plants possess - some evergreens dampen noise, for example.
Bird houses or bird baths are beautiful decorative elements that you can also use. For big impact, you can set them up to only be seen from certain places. This means your guests will always be surprised and fascinated.
Think big and plant large trees or fast-growing shrubs in the garden. The beech tree in the photo looks more than 5 years old because it had already grown large when it was planted. The hydrangea in the foreground is growing very quickly.
Plant the garden with annuals, such as round purple foxtails, white succulents such as bacopa or geraniums, to fill the empty space between the trees and shrubs and provide beautiful accents while the large plants are still growing. Small annual plants create an intimate and familiar atmosphere.
Large stones and boulders create a feeling of permanence. You can bury some stones to make the concept look natural and casual. Play with colors and combine plants and stones, why not grass too.
