Landscaping: all the principles, materials and methods of its implementation

Landscaping follows certain principles and standards. The correct understanding and use of this will ultimately lead to a perfect landscape that suits the individual's needs.

The construction of a residential or commercial building includes various stages, some of which are related to the interior, and some of them are related to the exterior of the building.

Some people need to pay more attention to the area outside the building, but the importance of this part is equal to the interior decoration, and you should try to design it.

What is landscaping?

Landscaping is a part of architecture and design. But if we want to simplify its definition, landscaping involves using various elements in a specific environment to shape it according to predetermined plans. You should use these elements according to certain principles and rules to achieve the desired result. As for the components used, they can be anything. From all kinds of flowers and plants to a small pond in the courtyard of a villa, you can use all of them in landscaping. After defining landscaping, it is better to get acquainted with its most essential principles and rules.

The essential principles of landscaping

Landscaping has fundamental principles and rules; having a correct understanding of them will surely lead a person to better results. Follow me to know them.

• Try to maintain a balance between the elements.

This landscaping principle will help you effectively use an element or group of elements. Balance makes a landscape more pleasant. Both can be satisfying if you use symmetrical or asymmetrical balance in your landscaping. In general, proportional balance is used in classical landscaping; however, the asymmetrical type is used more in modern landscaping.

• Keep your focus

Focus is one of the other vital principles in landscaping. You should see the focal point in all the prominent designs of the area and green space. This point is the place or element that the user is attracted to at first glance. In other words, the focal point is the most substantial element in the area that can be seen from any angle. This focal point in landscaping should be close to the entrance door. The area may have several focal points, but you should use them sparingly.

• The ultimate beauty is simplicity!

The principle of simplicity in landscaping does not need much interpretation and explanation. In landscaping, keep the space as simple as possible and avoid clutter. The focus on simplicity is not in conflict with complexity. In other words, much of simple landscaping includes complex designs. An area that gives a person the necessary sense of calmness and confidence is free of overwork in colouring, geometric shapes, lines and curves. Make sure to distinguish simplicity from being dull and unimaginative.

• Get help from rhythm and lines.

The rhythm represents the regular repetition of an element in the landscaping process. In landscaping, space allows you to create rhythm and lines using plants, lights, and all kinds of bushes. You can also create lines in the area using the shape and form of the bed on which the plants are placed and the sidewalks. The proper use of this principle will bring the area out of the state of stagnation.

• Maintain proportion in the use of elements

Proportion is one of the crucial principles in landscaping, and it refers to the relationship between the elements of an area based on size. This relationship includes vertical, horizontal and spatial relationships. People with different heights will have different perceptions of the same space.

• Establish unity among elements

Unity and cohesion are considered fundamental principles in landscaping and are created if you correctly implement the other five principles. Achieving this principle will be easily possible. Unity and cohesion in the area and green space means that all its parts join hands and form a coherent space.

Landscaping in different spaces

Despite the principles I mentioned above, you should keep in mind that applying these principles and rules largely depends on the type of space, such as a garden, villa or apartment yard. In other words, the regulations you use in landscaping in the garden will differ from those in the apartments' courtyard. In the landscaping of the garden and villa, the role of the green space is apparent, and in the yard of the apartments, the demanding part of the scenery will be more impressive.

What do we do in landscaping?

• Flatten the area

The meaning of levelling is to fix the level and heights of the surface to reach the proper level. To start the project, you must first remove the soil from the surface to level the character.

You can use this soil to create green spaces and other purposes. The pits and grooves in the pipes should be filled with the soil obtained from the excavation. After levelling the area, the contractor excavates the desired place to implement the project.

• Drainage area

The Happy Construction team drains the area according to the executive plan of the designer. Drainage is to control underground water level to a certain level, remove the water caused by rain and control the path of floods.

• Underground drainage

We carry out underground drainage to control and stabilize the underground water level at a certain level. This level is determined based on the foundation of the structures, the foundation of the basements and the levels under the building. It prevents problems such as dampness of the building and water penetration into them.

• Flooring area

Flooring is one of the most important and influential points you should pay attention to in the area's design. Choosing the suitable material, not only in terms of beauty but also in terms of comfort when walking on it, is one of the critical points to which you should pay attention.

When choosing suitable flooring materials, consider the region's weather conditions. Since the floor is a place where there is a lot of traffic, its strength is critical.

• Lighting

Lighting is one of the essential points you should pay special attention to, not only in interior decoration but also in landscaping. Using the proper lighting methods can help you create the right atmosphere.

It should be in a way that provides the needs of people according to the intended space and its use. Using suitable outdoor lights can help you make the area as beautiful as possible.

Happy Construction Company has 20 years of experience in landscaping and can fulfill your dream of having a beautiful house. Builders and contractors of landscaping projects in Happy Construction carry out this service based on a specific time frame and execution plan and do the steps individually. You can take advantage of our free consultation 24/7.