Patio - islet in the garden

The patio is a modern and very comfortable landscape element of a summer residence. In its original form, the patio was a patio, closed from extraneous plants and fences. The idea of ​​decorating the garden space or the courtyard of a country house that came from the Mediterranean was further developed. Currently, there are many design solutions for the patio. Here are the most popular of them.

Patio design solution

1. Choose a place.

Mandatory component of the patio - a paved, less often a wooden platform. Therefore, in the beginning of the work on the improvement of the suburban area, it is necessary to choose a place for placing the patio. It can be a terrace, an open veranda, an adjacent territory, or maybe a playground in the center of a garden plot. It is important that a good view of the surrounding nature be opened from the selected location.

It is important to determine the size of the patio. For fans of parties with invitations to guests or large families, the playground will be of considerable size, if you prefer privacy, the patio will be quite small in size. The shape of the site can be any: from simple geometric outlines in the form of a rectangle or circle, to more complex contours, including several elements.

3. Materials for the patio.

Patio materials can be used in a variety of ways: pavers, bricks, natural stone, ceramic or stone slabs and tile splinters. A tree treated with special moisture-proof compounds and an antiseptic can be used. Modern patios are often decorated with several materials, as well as creating multi-level surfaces.

Patio device

The sequence of works on the arrangement of the patio is as follows:

1. Cleaning from vegetation and leveling the surface of the selected area.
2. Marking the boundaries of the site.
3. Deepening of the site for 10 - 15 cm, compacting the soil.
4. Treatment of the earth with herbicides.
5. Creation of crushed stone and sand layers, wetting of sand with water.
6. Laying stones or building materials. At this stage of work, it is important to make joints between slabs or wooden elements as narrow as possible.
7. Laying on the contour of the curb, to preserve the integrity of the object.

Patio decoration

1. Selection of furniture.

We recommend not to stint and do not use old different furniture (except in cases when it is a rarity). If the patio is equipped on the terrace or has a roof on top, then the question of the safety of the components of the interior is not worth it. Undoubtedly, for an open area it is better to purchase forged furniture , treated with special paint or varnish. In this case, you do not have to solve the problem, how and where to remove the chairs, benches and table for the winter. You can use quite light furniture made of natural materials - rattan, wood. But quite good looks and plastic sets for rest.

2. Decorating the patio with plants.

You can use plants for planting patios in flower pots, placed along the perimeter or freely placed on the site. Perfectly suitable for decorating a variety of climbing plants and garden vines, which create a pleasant shading and the desired intimacy.

3. Additional design elements.

To use the site in the evening and night time, you can use the backlight. For this purpose, a cable is being used or models of luminaires are used on batteries, including solar ones. If there is a desire and funds allow, you can arrange a mini-pool or a small refreshing fountain, as well as install decorative sculptural figures. The final element is textiles. A variety of pillows, rugs and tablecloths will not only add a colorful patio, but also make the corner comfortable and habitable.