Planning
To plan a 10-acre plot, you should start by defining the initial data. The easiest way is to measure each side and draw a diagram on a sheet of paper.
A 10-acre plot plan should include not only the dimensions, but also take into account landscape features (a pond, trees and shrubs, slope level), location (south or north side, sunrise and sunset), as well as existing buildings that need to be preserved.
Planning a 10-acre space begins with larger objects and moves on to smaller ones. First, place the house on the diagram, then the utility block and bathhouse, allocate space for a garden and vegetable garden, and arrange a recreation area. Depending on the initial shape, the distribution of zones will be different.
The photo shows the placement of the necessary zones on an elongated area
Rectangular
A plot of 10 acres with different side lengths is perhaps the most convenient option for zoning. When entering on the short side, try to plan it so that the house remains near the entrance, the utility area near the back fence, and between them, one after another, the remaining spaces go: garden, lounge, etc.
If the entrance is on the long side of the summer cottage, buildings on 10 acres should be located according to 2 schemes. They differ in the location of the wicket and gate in the fence:
- In the center. The house is also placed in the central part of the 10-acre plot, on one side of it they leave space for beds and a barn, on the other – for a recreation area, a playground, a bathhouse, a swimming pool.
- In the corner. It is logical to build a country house right there, and divide the area to the side from it: at a far distance is the utility part, closer – a place for rest and decorative elements.
Square
Despite the correct shape of your 10 acres, planning the territory can cause difficulties. Designers advise visually dividing it into 2 rectangles: one should be designed as a garden with a house, the other – as a vegetable garden with a barn.
Irregular shape
The arrangement of an L- or U-shaped summer cottage plot causes confusion for many, but you should pay attention to the advantages of the shape. At least on 10 acres there is a secluded place where you can put away the recreation area. Or hide the unsightly part with plantings, then the vegetables will not be able to ruin the original landscape design.
Plot zoning
A 10-acre dacha plot is not considered small, so all the necessary zones can be located on its territory:
- Residential. Includes a house and adjoining territory.
- Working. It is also a vegetable garden with beds.
- Garden. Fruit bushes and trees are usually combined with the vegetable garden or located in different parts of the summer cottage.
- Utility. Includes a barn, woodshed, bathhouse, well.
- Recreation. Terrace or veranda, summer kitchen, grill house, gazebo, barbecue area. This also includes children’s slides and swings, a sandbox.
First of all, you should determine the location of the house on the land plot. Where to correctly place it, if the space has not yet been built up, depends on the shape of the territory, we talked about this in the previous section. If the house is already ready, start from its location.
It is logical to make a parking lot for cars near the house (right at the entrance). Do not move the parking lot away from the gate, so that you do not have to drive a car through your property every time.
Advice! To protect the air on all 10 acres from exhaust fumes, make a hedge or a canopy with climbing plants at the back of the car park.
The photo shows the recreation area and vegetable garden
United buildings and a vegetable garden are usually hidden from prying eyes, moving them to the far edge of the dacha plot. To completely hide these unsightly areas on 10 acres, you can improve their territory with trellises, plant tall bushes or trees.
Important! Choose the most illuminated place for the beds and take care in advance that the grown trees do not block the sun for fruit crops.
The relaxation zone can be absolutely different: it all depends on your preferences. For some, a small open area with a barbecue is enough. Someone prefers a gazebo or a summer kitchen. For some, the best rest is on a sun lounger by the pool.
Tip! If the recreation area is intended for eating, do not move it away from the house – you will have to constantly take out food and dishes, which is much more convenient to do in the adjacent territory.
What can be built and how best to place it?
The main building on a summer cottage plot of 10 acres is a house. In addition to it, there may be:
- Barn. Conveniently stores various garden tools.
- Bathhouse. An excellent attribute if you like this type of recreation.
- Garage. Especially necessary on sites with winter living.
- Woodshed. For organized storage of heating fuel.
- Summer kitchen. An alternative to any gazebos and patios.
- Gazebo. If a full kitchen is not required.
The photo shows an example of the design of the adjacent area
When building, do not forget about the standards according to GOST:
- 3 meters from the fence to the house, 1 meter to the barn;
- 8 meters from the house to the bathhouse;
- 12 meters from the house to the toilet;
- 15 meters from a wooden house to a neighboring wooden house, 10 meters to a stone one;
- 6 meters from a stone building to a stone building.
Decorative design
As Various options are used to decorate a 10-acre summer cottage. One of the most popular is a flower bed. It can be made in the classic way, multi-tiered, in the form of an alpine slide or a vertical structure.
- Ordinary low flower beds decorate the space near the house – at the entrance or under the windows, where tall bushes will simply block the view of the site.
- An alpine slide can also be placed under the windows, or a separate place can be allocated for it near the back wall or in the corner of the site.
- Vertical modules with flowers are installed in a limited space: for example, near a gazebo.
The photo shows a flowerbed decorated with stones
The next favorite idea for landscape design of a 10-acre plot is an artificial reservoir. It is placed in a wet area so as not to make a drainage system. Or they decorate the area in front of the terrace with it – the view of the water during relaxation is calming. The reservoir can be made in the form of a pond with stagnant water, a waterfall or fountain, a stream.
Advice! If you want to introduce a stream into the design of a space of 10 acres, create a dry stream. Such decoration from decorative stones perfectly divides the space without disturbing it.
Paths can also be more than just functional details of the territory of 10 acres. Choose an original material for them and you will get a budget, but effective decor. Finishing options: flat large stones, decking, tree cuts, pebbles, paving stones.
Important! Paths should connect the house with all areas and pass in the right, convenient places: for example, between the garden and the barn, or the veranda and the toilet.
Along the paths on 10 acres, flower beds are laid out, streams are let out, mixborders are planted or alpine slides are organized.
Examples of landscape design
The main thing that distinguishes examples of landscape design on 10 acres from each other is style. Just like in interior design, you first need to choose a direction: it will tell you what techniques to use, what plants to plant, how to decorate the area.
European
It is distinguished by its well-groomed appearance and lush greenery. There really should be a lot of plants here, and the main emphasis is not on flowering, but on decorative-deciduous varieties. Seeding lawns, installing stone fountains, placing pergolas and arches are welcome.
Another nuance is the love of Europeans for geometric shapes: square or diamond-shaped flowerbeds, spherical bushes, etc.
Japanese
Oriental styles are distinguished by minimalism – greenery here only emphasizes the style, but is not its basis. Stones play the main role: rock gardens, alpine slides, and finishing the banks of a pond with them are acceptable.
By the way, there must be water: preferably in the form of a pond with aquatic plants and fish (at least artificial ones). Trees are either trimmed, giving rounded shapes, or grown like bonsai.
Provence
Turn a 10-acre plot into a rustic French garden! The style is not alien to beds – they do not have to be hidden, it is enough to just ennoble them in accordance with the design. In addition to vegetables and fruits, Provence loves flowers: lavender is a classic, but any options are possible: poppies, peonies, daisies, dahlias, hydrangeas.
A characteristic feature of the style is painted wood structures and wrought iron furniture, both preferably white. Install a pergola, twine it with climbing roses, cobeas, sweet peas. Install a neat table and a couple of chairs, or a beautiful bench below: the perfect place for morning tea and afternoon rest is ready!
The photo shows an example of English style in design
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