How to create a French garden
How to create a French garden
Creating a garden in the French style is a great alternative to the usual rectangular beds.
In the classical version, the French garden isbeds in the form of geometric figures, which are located strictly symmetrically. As a rule, this is a square, which is divided into four parts by means of paths made of tile or lawn grass.
In order to create a garden in the French style, you must follow the basic rules.
Choice of shape and location in the suburban area:
- The plot is better to choose sunny, with good soil and protected from drafts.
- The form can be any: a rectangle, a square, a circle, a semicircle. The main thing is the observance of geometric clarity and symmetry.
Decoration of beds is possible in two versions:
- At the same level as the rest of the territory.
- Raised 30 cm up from the ground.
Raised beds are the best option for creating such a garden, because it is more convenient to look after them and they look better.
For lateral registration it is necessary to useStrong curbs that can be made of stone, wood or metal. They perform a decorative role, and also prevent shedding and washing away of the earth.
It is also necessary to pay attention to the soil. It must be fertile. To fill the French beds with soil, it is better to use a mixture of peat, earth, sand and organic fertilizers.
In the French garden you can plant any crops. They should be selected taking into account the height, fruiting and flowering period.
To create bright colors, you can plant low-growing flowers, different types of leaf lettuce and decorative cabbage.
When creating such a garden, one should not forget about decorative small things, such as flowerpots, a fountain, street lights or sculptures.