The front garden with his own hands

If you do not know how to make your garden, patio or flower bed in front of the house original and different from the other sites, we recommend you read this article, which will be discussed on the establishment of the front garden with his own hands.

This cost-effective, fast andsimple version does not allow you to spend a lot of effort, time and money.Presented design and the idea of ​​the front garden will love you, but you are able to easily improve it by adding its own flavor.

Step by step instructions to create front garden at the cottage

Step №1

First we need to determine the place where the garden will look best.It is possible to equip and near the gazebo in the garden, and next to the main flower bed.However, the ideal option would be to place the garden in front of the house, so that it attracted the attention of neighbors and please you with lush vegetation, flowering spring out of the window.

Step №2

Picking a place you must identify it by setting an imaginary line on a few iron rods.They will guide the further installation of front garden walls.Also, to simplify the work can draw a line in front of the bars (as shown in photo), using sand, crumbs of chalk or spray paint with light.

Step №3

In line marked in chalk (which is planned to install the front garden wall), dig a trench 40-50 cm deep, fill it with gravel and tamp well.

Step №4

Then take the four parts of sand, mix it with one part cement and pour the dry mixture through the iron rods (or through designated balloon).Evenly distribute it in such a way as to obtain a dry cushion of up to 15 cm in height.On it will be stacked wall.

If you want to make in their backyard garden is identical with your own hands, guided represented on the photo page, you will need more than 10 concrete blocks.Their width and height will depend on your personal preferences.

Step №5

setting the first block, you need to gently tap it with a rubber mallet striker to slightly compacted.It is also advisable to place between a hammer and a block of wood or rubber washer to reduce the risk of a split concrete block.Near the first unit should be (but not necessarily) put a stone or the same block, which will act as a backup for him.

Step №6

to make a beautiful garden, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary tools, and one of the main can be called roulette and building level.Use them to make sure that your front garden wall smooth.Thus, as a result you will achieve a perfectly flat, and most importantly a strong support for flowers, bushes and other vegetation.

Step №7

Continue installing concrete blocks, one after another.

Step №8

Again and again, use a level to ensure the evenness of the wall.

Step №9

Be sure the front and back side of each installed unit somewhat "envelop" the cement mixture to the best of their stability.

Step №10

In the next photo you can see that the front garden wall takes on a serpentine shape.Agree, rather original and cute.

Step №11

Using a shovel, a good tamp the cement-sand mixture, align it, and this work should be done on both the front and back of installed units.

Step №12

From inside the walls of the cement mixture, pour a little more than the front (that was hidden somewhere half the height of the block).

Step №13

In addition, in order to further the soil from seeping through the joints between the concrete blocks, use the garden film and attach it to the back side of the front garden wall.It will also serve as protection from weeds.

Fill garden necessary for your future plant soil.Approaching the stage design front garden, use discretion and a flight of fancy: place the decorative stones, shells, garden ornaments and sculptures, plant in soil bulbs, seeds and shrubs, wait until spring and garden, made with his own hands, will delight you with lush flowering every year.

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