Although the estates of terraced houses are very charming, it is quite difficult to developgardens next to the terraced houses- usually small, with a very elongated shape. See what to look for when designinga small garden design by a row houseand what plant species work well in this type of gardens.An example of a garden design by a row houseprepared for us by the landscape architect Piotr Moliński.
How to design a small garden next to a townhouse?
A small garden next to a townhouse - how to design?
Very often the surfacesof terraced gardensare quite small, therefore the arrangement of the garden must be carefully thought out. As a rule, quite narrow spaces limit our possibilities, but a well-made design of a small garden next to a row house allows you to create an interesting corner of greenery. It is worth designing a garden next to a townhouse in such a way as to create several separate zones, thanks to which the garden will become optically larger.
Worth knowing! By introducing transverse lines we widen the space, while vertical and longitudinal lines raise the garden upwards and extend the perspective.
When designing narrow gardens next to terraced houses , it is worth introducing many special elements that increase the optically small piece of land. By introducing multi-storey plantings, we divide the space into many planes. Plants surround the plot, making the garden larger. The winding paths in the garden widen the garden and invite you to peek at what is hidden behind the bend of the path.Too drastic and complicated shapes should be broken with delicate plantings. Additionally, by adding trellis covers or low walls, we divide the space into many separate zones, each of which may have a different purpose. Such treatments add mystery. A garden without divisions would be too clear and empty.
When designing a narrow garden next to a row house, include winding paths in it that will visually expand the garden
Placing a sculpture or topiary at the end of the garden will lengthen the garden. The same goes for the use of materials for paths or the main walkway that runs in the center of the garden. By arranging, for example, bricks alongside, we introduce movement and extend the perspective. Bricks arranged in horizontal lines widen the communication route and slow down the observer's eyesight.
Trellis covers and low walls divide the space into many zones
An equally important elementenlarging small terraced gardensis the selection of appropriate colors.Flowers blooming in yellow, for example, give the impression of closeness, while the purple or blue color moves the plants away, so it is worth planting dark-colored flowers at the end of the plot. space of small terraced gardens.
When creating adesign of a small garden next to a row house , it is worth using vertical spaces. We can plant climbing plants on trellises or walls. Tree crowns can take the shape of a cylinder or a cuboid.When terraced houses are built near a meadow, river or other attractive place, it is good to invite these landscapes to our garden. It will become more extensive and interesting.
Design of a small town garden next to the row house
Another interesting idea may bedevelopment of public space around terraced housesAn appropriate development project can completely change the view on this type of residential development. The design of the garden next to the terraced housescan be treated as the focal point of a housing estate. This place can be used for rest, walks or as a green break separating two longitudinal architectural volumes.
Sample project of a small garden next to a row house - public space between houses
Plants in this project: 1. Norway maple 'Globosum'; 2. Japanese cherry 'Kanzan'; 3. Common privet; 4. MARIAN RED ROBIN 'Marrob' shrubby cinquefoil; 5. 'Tilford Cream' shrubby cinquefoil; 6. Perennial discounts
The designed garden at the terraced houseis characterized by a simple concept. The external parts are designed to vertically separate the garden from the terraced houses. The two dominant lines of tree planting are intended to give this place a seclusion and tranquility. The spherical crowns of the common maple cultivar 'Globosum' introduce order. The mass of green leaves gives the eyes a rest after hard work, and in hot weather it gives the desired shade.The 'Kanzan' cherry blossoms were planted between the maples, which introduces a bit of romance with its abundant flowering. The pavement is separated by a leaf hedge - the separation of the pavement area from the lawn.
An important elementof the design of a small garden in terraced housesis a place to sit. These are long profiled benches made of architectural concrete. The seat is made of wood and painted in purple. The flashy color of the benches is to be an element of contrast to the light stone floor made of sandstone.
The shrubs planted next to the benches are species resistant to drought and urban conditions. These are, among others, MARIAN RED ROBIN 'Marrob' and 'Tilford Cream' shrubby cinquefoil. At the other two seats, there are also perennial plantings with the use of bushy asters, blue carnations, magnificent geraniums, garden daylilies and paniculate flames. These discounts are supplemented in autumn with tulips, and in spring with garden crocosmia and gallton.
Plants in the design of a small garden next to a row house - flame paniculate, bushy aster, garden daylily, garden crocosmia
The design of the terraced gardenalso includes lighting elements that enable the use of the garden in the evenings. It also contains bins for small rubbish.
Thesmall garden design in the townhousepresented here is characterized by lightness and simplicity. Trees and shrubs do not reach huge sizes and therefore do not cover the windows of nearby buildings. Perennials with their scent and abundant flowering add color to the entire space. Finishing materials are safe to use and do not pose a threat to children and the disabled.
Eng. landscape architect Piotr Moliński
