According to American canons, the garden is located behind the house, which comes to the fore and becomes the main element of the composition.
Behind it, pacifying views of meadows and fields running away into the distance open up. The house itself is painted in light shades and is distinguished by the simplicity of architectural lines.
An open terrace is being built in front of the mansion. If the landscape is distinguished by a pronounced relief, then several multi-level terraces are created. At the same time, they do not overlap each other, allowing you to admire the uniqueness of the garden from different corners. A meter-long picket fence is used as a fence, always white. It is also used to decorate flower beds.
Picking juicy greens early in the morning to make a salad is quite in the spirit of the owners of a colonial-style garden. A small garden is set up on the territory, where they grow beets, onions, lettuce, dill and other crops. In addition to a recreation area, a garden, you can plan a children’s and sports area, allocate a place for a barbecue grill. It all depends on the needs and size of the site.
The layout of the garden gives the impression of chaos. But this is only an appearance. In fact, it is subject to a certain logic that the designer builds when developing the project.
Water
A pond, fountain or waterfall – all these sources of water fit well into the landscape design of the site in the colonial style. They not only decorate the site, but also continue the theme of rest and relaxation.
The appearance of the reservoir can not be called bright and defiant. The waterfall repeats natural motifs as much as possible. A stream of water, framed by overgrown grass, breaks down and falls with a roar into the pool. Sprawling trees are planted near the pond, under the crowns of which a swing or a hammock is sure to be hung. Lush flower beds are laid out along the coastline.
The size of the fountain depends on the area of the backyard territory and the desires of its owners. Large in the depths of the garden or small in a stone vase right on the terrace – it remains only to choose. Usually the fountain has a round shape and is framed by flower beds. Garden washstands, devoid of intricate ornaments and patterns, are also appropriate in this style.
