Anyone can make their plot of land with plants not just stand out from the others, but surprise everyone.
In the world of landscape design, high-tech style gardens have long been in fashion.
It is a combination of minimalism, modern technologies and strict geometric shapes.
An excellent solution for those who appreciate simplicity, practicality, aesthetics combined with innovative technologies.
The main features of such a garden were named by the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
From minimalism to innovation
Among the key specific features is the minimal number of plants.
In this case, only species with clear shapes, evergreen and slow-growing ones are planted.
The second feature is clear geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, circles).
Thirdly, only modern materials are used (metal, plastic, concrete, natural stone).
Fourth, lighting includes hidden lighting, LED strips, and smart lamps.
Fifth – innovative technologies, for example, automated watering, working humidity sensors, “smart” care systems, etc.
How to create such a garden
First of all, you need to carefully work out the design of the future garden, dividing the space into clear zones.
For example, decide where the paths should be, where the lawn should be, where the recreation area should be, and where the terrace should be.
When choosing a surface other than grass, be prepared to purchase concrete, tile, gravel, and perhaps artificial turf.
The paths will be made of concrete, glass or metal.
Plants
As for plants, juniper, boxwood, cypress, thuja, and ornamental grasses will provide you with laconism.
In such a garden, vertical gardening or geometrically trimmed trees are important.
If blooming flora doesn’t fit into the style, choose plain greenery.
If you are planning a pond in your garden, make sure it has clear edges (rectangular ponds, reflecting pools, etc.).
Paths, furniture, technologies
You can equip the garden with illuminated paths and LED strips around the perimeter of the area.
Furniture in a high-tech garden should also be laconic, made of metal, plastic or glass.
As far as technology is concerned, “smart” automated systems are in fashion, for example, for lighting, watering, climate control, etc.
You can also get charging stations for gadgets, solar panels, etc.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
