Country gardens are usually a mixture of many styles, but some elements are considered permanent. The most important features of the country garden are the informal nature of plantings, as well as the inclusion of ornamental and utility plants in them. Only in rural gardens you can find herbal and vegetable beds next to sumptuous perennial beds. Formal gardens need space, while country gardens can be set up in a very small area. The design of the country garden can be prepared on the basis of the patterns of the old monastery gardens. Although you hardly ever find two identical designs, some of them show many similarities.Discounts are established according to a similar pattern and combine a wide range of colors. Usually the same plants appear in the plantings. Similar plantings are built, among others with the participation of pastel sage and lavender or blue-yellow varieties of delphinium and spearhead, they are accompanied by annual species very often. In rural gardens, not only colors are important, but also skilful use of space. Therefore, they practice the so-called gradation of the height of plantings.
Coordinate cultivation above all
The element that distinguishes country gardens from other types of gardens is the mixing of ornamental and utilitarian plantings. This type of cultivation is called intercropping and has the advantage of being more effective in protecting the plants from pests. In coordinate cultivation, vegetables do not need to be sprinkled, as they are protected by an invisible shield of herbal fragrances. The combinations of sage and lavender with cabbage and celery, marigolds with potatoes and strawberries with garlic proved to be perfect.After harvesting, new vegetables can be planted in empty stands so that the beds are not left undeveloped. In winter, kale, sedum and ornamental grass can grow in the garden.
Garden division versus depth and space
A hornbeam, privet or evergreen honeysuckle hedge covers the interior of the garden and helps create an atmosphere of peace and seclusion. A characteristic feature of the country-style arrangement is the division of the garden into several parts to create the impression of greater depth and space. Hedges as well as single-growing trees and shrubs are suitable for dividing the garden. Arches for roses and other vines, as well as light metal fences clearly mark the boundaries, while taking up little space. When choosing bedding plants, it is important to remember an important rule: specimens with a modest and unpretentious appearance are most suitable for a country garden. In addition to perennials, the flowerbed should also accommodate annual and biennial plants, especially those that spread independently from seeds, such asa bell and a mallow.
