How to build the layout of Japanese small courtyard

1, the spatial planning should be reasonable. Reasonable planning of space according to terrain and area is the first skill to master in all courtyard design, not just Japanese courtyards. According to the specific area and shape of the courtyard, space is planned, and leisure areas, scenic spots and green spaces are arranged reasonably. , so that the function of the courtyard tends to be more perfect and diversified, especially the small courtyard. Due to the influence of area, it is necessary to pay more attention to the embodiment of hierarchy in spatial planning, thus extending the space vertically.

Note: Japanese-style courtyards can't be separated from residential buildings in terms of space division. No matter the setting of leisure areas, scenic spots or green spaces, it is best to take the residence as the center, otherwise it will present a very uncoordinated visual experience and bring inconvenience to life.

2. The greening design should be harmonious. Although the Japanese-style courtyard is most famous for its withered mountains and rivers and full of Zen, it does not mean that the greening design in the courtyard can be ignored. For a small Japanese courtyard, the greening design can avoid planting some tall trees and replace them with low shrubs, lawns or ground cover plants, which can also show a sense of hierarchy and will not block the line of sight.

Note: the collocation of green plants such as shrubs, lawns or flowers must be coordinated with each other to reflect the sense of strewn at random. For shrubs, you can choose Japanese peach leaf coral and octagonal gold plate. Add ground cover plants such as orchids, Japanese grass, bletilla striata, etc. Green plants can be planted individually or in groups, but enough light and water should be paid attention to.

This road should be laid in a winding way. There are naturally various roads in the courtyard, while the roads in the Japanese courtyard are mainly winding and secluded, not pursuing flat and wide, and restoring the natural state as much as possible. Seemingly casual, it has a unique Zen and leisure. Paths are generally paved with stones, which can be broken naturally, covered with pebbles, or paved with small stones at regular intervals to form a unique court cloth shape.

Precautions: When choosing stone paving, you must pay attention to the choice of shape, especially the way of natural crushing. It is best to splice the broken stone slabs into a T-shape, and leave a finger-wide seam to leave room for rainwater infiltration and avoid water accumulation on the road surface. Moreover, this splicing method looks more beautiful.

4. It is natural that kerbs block the soil. The curbs or retaining walls in Japanese courtyards should be dominated by nature. Whether it is a straight kerb or an arc kerb, it is best to use natural stone, which can not only volatilize the edge, but also show the natural freshness of Japanese style. Retaining walls, like kerbs, should be mainly made of natural stones and concrete as the matrix, which can enhance stability.

Note: When using natural stone as kerb, pay attention to the collocation of stone in color, shape and size, and don't be too messy to avoid giving people a messy feeling. At the same time, you can also use some pebbles and gravel as kerbs, which feels more natural. For retaining walls, while using concrete to enhance the stability of natural stone, we should also pay attention to the treatment of drainage to avoid water accumulation in green space. Of course, in order not to affect the appearance, the drainage must be hidden.