What are gabions and how to use them in a summer cottage: 3 original ideas - will win the heart of any summer resident

14.05.2024 18:30

The somewhat mysterious word “gabion” is nothing more than a mesh frame filled with stones.

The design, reliable and durable, according to the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , is an excellent design solution that can be used for the design of a personal plot.

Below you will find top 3 creative ideas – get inspired by them and make really cool designs.

Bench

You can use gabions as a base to create a sturdy bench that is also budget-friendly.

It can come in a variety of sizes and shapes while remaining durable and comfortable.

Gabion
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Place wooden boards on top of the gabions and add textile elements such as soft pillows or bright blankets to make the seating area even more comfortable.

Pond

To create a beautiful pond and avoid the problems associated with this process, you can use gabions.

With their help, any pond shape becomes accessible and easy to implement - you do not need the skills of a builder to create an artificial pond from gabions.

Take a closer look at an even more original solution: combine a pond with a gabion bench, which we described just above.

Arches

Gabions can also be used to create arches that will blend harmoniously with other landscape designs.

Like the previous options, arches made from gabions can be of any shape and size. The main thing is to carefully select the stones so that they match the surrounding environment.

Earlier, the expert shared 4 secrets that will increase the quantity and quality of the potato harvest.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti

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  1. Bench
  2. Pond
  3. Arches