From the clearly structured minimalist garden to the natural cottage garden, there are numerous garden styles that have their own unmistakable charm. The styles differ mainly in the choice of materials, type of planting, color scheme, shapes and decorative elements that combine to give the garden its unique atmosphere. We provide an overview of the different garden styles and their special features. Let yourself be inspired and find the garden that suits you and your requirements perfectly.
Some like their garden natural and untouched, others like it with lots of fixed shapes and structures. The unique garden styles and the possibilities when designing a garden are as varied as the tastes. In any case, the choice of garden style should be carefully considered so that you feel completely at home in your own green space in the long term.
What's more, having concrete ideas will help you to realize your garden exactly as you want it!
A Mediterranean garden exudes the relaxed vacation flair of the south right on your doorstep. With typical plants such as olive trees, cypresses and lavender as well as Mediterranean colors in earth tones and natural materials, a warm, sunny atmosphere is created. In addition to plants, other design elements can also bathe the garden in a Mediterranean light. The garden is often symmetrical and divided into clear areas - terraced areas are separated from green meadows and useful vegetable gardens. Water elements are also a must in Mediterranean gardens. Lovely decorations such as lanterns, wall paintings and plant pots in natural colors complete the overall look.
Concrete blocks for a Mediterranean look
Whether in the form of a garden wall, steps or a patio. The choice of the right concrete paving stones further emphasizes the garden style and gives Mediterranean gardens their unmistakable atmosphere. Natural looks such as limestone, travertine or sandstone are particularly suitable for paving in Mediterranean gardens. They reflect the warm, Mediterranean flair. Make sure you choose warm colors such as beige, ochre or terracotta, which underline the Mediterranean atmosphere.
It hums, croaks and chirps - you can hear nature breathing in a natural garden. A natural garden is always oriented towards nature and provides a habitat for native plants and animals. When designing it, you should focus on structurally rich elements such as wildflower meadows, natural hedges and dry stone walls.
Flower meadows, grasses, perennials and co.
Wildflower meadows offer a colorful sea of flowers and enrich the garden with their blooming diversity. While a classic green lawn offers few opportunities for biodiversity, flower meadows are an ideal habitat for bees, butterflies, beetles and many more. Grasses rustle softly as they sway aesthetically in the wind. They look particularly beautiful in combination with water and radiate a calming atmosphere.
Blending elegantly with nature
Stone walls and small retreats with natural paving are other fantastic garden design elements. Garden walls not only offer optimum privacy, but also provide shelter for small animals and integrate naturally into the garden. Climbing plants artfully pave their way. The cozy retreats integrate naturally into the green garden oasis and provide quiet spots. Terraces also find their place in the natural garden. Whether it's a garden table, hammock or deckchairs - the natural garden offers plenty of opportunities for long summer evenings, al fresco dining or simply relaxing.
Romantic gardens are characterized by a gentle, enchanted design. They offer retreats full of flowers. Typical elements include curved paths, blooming roses, herbaceous borders and secluded seating areas. Harmonious colors such as pastel shades are important, accompanied by playful details such as wrought-iron archways, trellises or fountains. Natural materials such as wood or stone enhance the romantic ambience. The garden should look well-kept, with a touch of untidiness to emphasize the charm of an overgrown retreat.
Secluded corners and hidden retreats
Romantic gardens invite you to linger in secluded corners. Here you can forget the hectic pace of everyday life for a while and let your mind wander. A good privacy screen is ideal for this. They can be used to create cozy seating areas where you feel safe and unobserved. There are many design options.
Playful pathways
Pathways also play an important role in a romantic garden. Playful design elements dominate the picture here. A path that takes a bend, disappears behind a flowering arbor, reappears elsewhere, circles a perennial bed and finally ends in a hidden seating area lends lightness and dynamism to the property.
Cottage gardens have always been a very popular form of garden design. They combine the useful with the beautiful. The variety that defines the classic image can also be realized in a small garden. The charm that emanates from a cottage garden is primarily determined by the successful and seemingly random combination of many different plants and materials. There are also some characteristic rural elements such as a wooden fence or a bench in front of the house.
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Central elements
A cottage garden usually has a rectangular to square layout. A fountain or water catchment basin is ideal in the center of the cottage garden. Beds or small trees can also be placed here. To give the cottage garden a natural touch, paths and the patio design are kept in a particularly natural, rural look. A typical cottage garden planting is created by a combination of flower, vegetable and herb beds. The interplay of different plants gives the cottage garden a personal touch.
Relax in summer after a day's gardening and take a dip in the cool water. A swimming pool transforms the garden into an oasis. Swimming laps in your own pool at any time and undisturbed, or cooling off in the heat, promises pure relaxation. The central element of a pool garden are pools in a wide variety of designs - from whirlpools and classic swimming pools to natural pools.
Natural bathing
To ensure that pools are not just pools of water in the countryside, the right design is essential! There are cozy lounge areas around the pool that invite you to relax. With our fine terrace slabs, walking barefoot becomes a pleasant feel-good experience. The matching pool surrounds and cover slabs ensure a particularly seamless transition between the pool and lounge area. The right planting around the pool and patio not only protects you from prying eyes, but also creates a pleasant atmosphere. If you want to be on the safe side, you can opt for a privacy screen, for example with walls or pillars.
However, designing a minimalist garden does not mean a desolate emptiness, but a reduction to the essentials. Minimalist gardens are characterized by a clear design language and a reduced selection of materials and plants. The minimalist garden has no axis and no symmetrical structure. Typical are geometric, clear forms without embellishments. Most gardens are dominated by right angles, but this is not absolutely necessary. Few design elements and a feeling for space and proportions are characteristics that distinguish the minimalist garden. The contrast between man-made and natural forms is also a recurring stylistic feature that can be found in both.
Selected materials
Minimalist gardens naturally have minimalist features. A few selected elements, such as boulders, a modern sculpture or a water basin made of concrete, corten or stainless steel, set important accents. The color palette is restrained; the choice of plants and materials is also reduced. High-quality and modern materials are used: concrete, steel, glass, wood and natural stone. You can and should be able to see the garden's origins.
