The last stage of landscape work is the landscaping of the site. After planting the plants, the site takes on a completely different, complete look. Landscaping not only forms the architectural and artistic appearance of the site, but also improves its microclimate, protects the territory from dust, and helps to divide the space into zones.

It is customary to distinguish two types of landscaping: vertical and horizontal. With the help of a vertical one, you can protect the area from the sun, decorate walls or mask unwanted objects. And horizontal gardening will help to highlight zones on the site.

In order to create a beautiful composition on the site, which will delight with its beauty for a long time, you need to approach landscaping correctly. When choosing plants and planting sites, several main factors should be considered:

1. climatic conditions: the ideal option would be to conduct a laboratory analysis of the soil and climate on the site. Having the results of such analyzes, it is easy to choose suitable plant species that will easily take root and do not require special additional care. On the other hand, if desired, you can grow any plants in greenhouses and greenhouses, creating a special microclimate for them. If it is not possible to make an analysis, you can simply make observations: which plants have been growing on the territory for a long time, how much the area is lit during the day, and how quickly the soil dries out after precipitation.
2. relief: garden paths, planting, artistic structures are arranged depending on this factor. For example, reservoirs are arranged in the lowest part of the site, and alpine slides – in the highest. A plot with a slope can be ennobled with multi-level terraces and decorative walls. Planting also depends on the terrain: it is important to consider sunny and shady places. Sun-loving plants should be planted at the highest points, and shade-loving plants at the lowest. Also, when planting plants, the distribution of moisture in an uneven area should be taken into account.
3. dimensions: taking into account this factor, you should choose the sizes of decorative structures and plants. Compact structures, flower beds, shrubs and trees will fit perfectly into a small area.

The spacious area allows you to have large-sized compositions.

For a small area, it is better to choose a limited palette of colors. The ideal solution would be to choose the main color and complement it with two or three shades. In large areas, the color gamut can be expanded.

1. location of buildings and communications: this factor affects the choice of plants. For example, tall trees are not planted near walls and communications, and if you want to mask vertical surfaces, climbing plants can be used.
2. needs of owners: for example, families with small children may want to choose a large lawn design that is suitable for active play or arranging a playground. If one of the family members has an allergy, flowering plants should be selected very carefully.

Planting shrubs and trees. After selecting suitable plants, consider their location on the site. Trees and shrubs can be located both in the inner and outer parts of the site.

With the help of trees, it is good to create shady areas, and shrubs will look spectacular as a designation of real or conditional boundaries of the site or as part of a flower garden.

The most extensive area for a flight of fancy is the arrangement of flower beds. Plants for one flower garden, as a rule, are selected taking into account the flowering time. This is necessary in order for flowering plants to please the eye from early spring to late autumn.

Another criterion for selecting plants is the color scheme. It is necessary to select plants in such a way that they not only harmonize with each other, but also fit into the overall composition of the site.

It is better to plant flowers in height: the highest ones are further, and the lower ones are closer.

The shape of the flower garden can be different, it can border a pond, garden paths, a recreation area, or exist as a separate element of the landscape.

Vertical gardening is a simple and very effective way to create a unique green composition on the site. A hedge will hide the territory from prying eyes and will be an excellent decoration on the site.

With the help of vertical gardening, you can decorate walls, arches and other artistic and architectural objects.

This method of landscaping includes planting climbing plants and installing planters and flowerpots.

The final stage of landscaping work is planting or laying the lawn. The lawn creates harmony and unites the compositions of the site into a single whole.

There are many varieties of lawn grass, its choice depends on the characteristics of the soil and the purpose of the lawn.

Lawns for adjacent plots are divided into:

1. parterre (the most “decorative” type of lawn. It has a silky texture, bright emerald color, but requires careful maintenance and is suitable only for decorative purposes);
2. garden and park (the most popular type of lawn, with good external indicators, is quite resistant to trampling);
3. Moorish (this is a lawn of variegated flowering plants, creates the effect of a wild meadow. This type of lawn is loved by many for its beautiful appearance and ease of care);
4. sports (withstands high mechanical loads, but in terms of external indicators it loses to decorative varieties).

The rocky garden looks very impressive and creates a harmonious, cozy atmosphere on the site, so in the past few years, such compositions have been at the peak of landscape design fashion.

As part of landscape design, the rocky garden came to us from the east, so it is often decorated in an Asian style.

A rocky garden (alpine hill or rockery) should be located in such a place on the site that the composition exists as a separate zone, but, at the same time, does not contradict the general atmosphere of the adjacent space.

Another spectacular decorative technique is retaining walls or terraced slopes made of natural stones. In this way, you can beat the slopes of the site.

An artificial reservoir on the site creates a unique atmosphere of peace and serenity. Ponds with stagnant water can be designed as a small pool or lake, depending on the desired effect. So the lake, for example, will form an image of wildlife, and the pool, on the contrary, will create a feeling of luxury and comfort.

The movement of water always energizes and sets you in a positive mood, so a composition in the form of a fountain or a stream on the site will be an excellent design solution.