Practical ideas on how to equip a summer cottage
It is good if, when buying a plot, it already has a solid house with all the amenities, the necessary outbuildings, a well-kept garden with flower beds and a luxurious garden. You don't have to remodel such a summer cottage - so, freshen it up a little by making repairs and planting new plants. However, a significant drawback of a well-equipped summer cottage is its price, which bites very much. Today, empty areas are often purchased or with a minimum amount of work done. And then the question arises before the new owners - how to equip a summer cottage? On the one hand, you can fulfill all your fantasies. But, since there is a lot of work, some summer residents find it difficult where to start. In order not to miss anything and make the cottage comfortable, we suggest using our advice.
We draw a project - what and how should be in the country
So, in order to be able to live in the country at least for the duration of the vacation, it is advisable to provide on it:
- House. It is immediately worth determining whether it will be summer or all-season. In the latter case, you need to think about how the building will be heated. It can be either a connection to a central gas pipeline, or individual heating (fireplace, stove, electric heating). The dwelling must be at least 3 m from the neighbor's house and from the road.
- Household buildings. You will need it for storing things, tools, fuel (firewood, coal, pilots). In addition, you can keep a subsidiary farm there if you wish. They need to be located in one place, further from the recreation area. Habitats of birds and animals - at least 4 m from the border with neighbors.
- Parking for cars. It is convenient if it is on the northern side of the site, where there are no plantings, while not far from the entrance.
- Recreation area (gazebo, benches, playground). Can be placed in the shade, making good use of an area that is not suitable for growing most plants.
- Fencing. It should be borne in mind that your fence should not shade the neighboring area or impede its ventilation.
- Garden Garden. Break up on the south side.
It should also be remembered that the compost pit should be located at least 8 m, and the outdoor latrine should be 12 m from the neighbor's house. Also, their installation must be coordinated with neighbors.
How to equip a summer cottage: what and where to plant
For horticultural crops, it is necessary to take the sunniest side of the suburban area. Plants will not bear fruit in the shade. Shrubs and trees with a spherical crown are best planted in a checkerboard pattern - so they will give less shade in total.
It is better to place a garden in the background. Ahead of him, break garden beds so that all the plants have enough light. Ornamental garden trees can be planted around the perimeter of the site for protection from the wind.
Tall trees cannot be planted closer than 4 m to the border with neighbors, medium trees - closer than 2 m, and shrubs - closer than 1 m.
If there is not enough free space on the site, vegetables can be grown in vertical beds or on a trellis. Under low trees, it is also possible to plant garden plants in the near-stem circles, as well as between them.
The space under the walls of the buildings would be nice to take under the flower beds, planting tall perennials in the background, and compact annual flowers in front. And part of the site that is not used for buildings or plantings should be sown with lawn or meadow grass.