Synthetic bamboo fences and artificial thatch create an English fairytale garden
Here are the steps to create an English fairytale garden using synthetic bamboo fences and artificial thatch:
I. Preliminary planning and preparation
Design planning
Referring to the style characteristics of the English fairy garden, the English garden is usually natural and colorful. A simple garden layout can be sketched to determine where the bamboo fence will be installed and where the artificial thatch will be used. For example, the bamboo fence can be placed around the garden boundary, and the artificial thatch can be used to create a pavilion or cover a flower shed.
Consider the layout of plants in the garden and choose flower plants suitable for the English style, such as roses, lavender, daisies, etc. These plants can be planted on the inside of the bamboo fence, allowing the flowers to climb on the bamboo fence to create a romantic atmosphere.
Material preparation
Synthetic bamboo fence: Buy the right size and style of synthetic bamboo fence. Synthetic bamboo fence has the advantages of anti-corrosion, durability, and natural appearance. Pay attention to check the quality of the bamboo fence to ensure that the bamboo strips are tightly woven and there is no obvious damage or deformation.
Artificial thatch: Look for high-quality artificial thatch, which is available in different materials and colors. For example, some artificial thatch imitate the appearance of natural thatch is very realistic, and there are shades of color. Depending on the fairy tale style you want to create, it is appropriate to choose artificial thatch with natural old color and soft texture.
Tools: Prepare the tools required for installation, such as shovel, hoe, screwdriver, electric drill (if needed to fix bamboo fence to hard ground), nails, hammer, scissors (for cutting artificial thatch), etc.
Auxiliary materials: Buy materials used to fix bamboo fences and artificial thatch, such as wire, screws, glue (suitable for some artificial thatch paste), etc. It is also necessary to prepare some wood for supporting structures, such as wooden piles, wooden beams, etc., for building structures such as thatched pavilions.
Site preparation
Clear the garden area and remove weeds, rocks and other obstructions. If the site is not level, you can use shovels and hoes for simple leveling work to ensure that the bamboo fence can be installed stably.
For the location of the installation of the bamboo fence, dig a shallow ditch (if it is directly inserted into the ground), the depth of the ditch is about 10-15 cm, and the width is appropriate to accommodate the bottom of the bamboo fence.
Second, the installation of synthetic bamboo fence
Installation mode selection
Ground insertion: If the garden floor is soil, this method is relatively simple. Insert the bottom of the bamboo fence into the pre-dug shallow ditch, make sure that the bamboo fence is perpendicular to the ground, and then backfill the shallow ditch with soil, fix the bottom of the bamboo fence firmly, and can be properly rammed during the filling process.
Fixed to a hard ground: If the garden floor is masonry or concrete, drill holes in the ground with an electric drill and then attach the bottom of the bamboo fence to the ground with expansion screws. Or install a metal bracket at the bottom of the bamboo fence, and then fix the bracket to the ground with screws.
Connecting bamboo fence plates
If the bamboo fence is composed of multiple plates, they need to be connected. You can use wire or special bamboo fence connecting fittings to connect the adjacent bamboo fence plates tightly together. When connecting, pay attention to the smoothness of the interface to avoid excessive gaps or uneven situations.
Reinforcement and adjustment
After the bamboo fence is installed, check its stability. If the feeling is not strong enough, you can add supporting stakes on the back of the bamboo fence, drive the wooden piles into the ground, and then tie the bamboo fence and the wooden piles together with iron wire to enhance the wind resistance of the bamboo fence.
Make final adjustments to the height and position of the bamboo fence to ensure it fits the overall layout plan of the garden.
Third, artificial thatch installation and layout
Set up the infrastructure (if any)
If you plan to build a pavilion or cover a flower shed with artificial thatch, you must first build the wooden frame structure of the foundation. Timber is used to build the pillars, beams and roof frames of the pavilion to ensure structural stability. The size and shape of the frame can be designed according to one's own preferences and garden space, for example, an octagonal pavilion can be built to give a fairytale feeling.
Lay artificial thatch
Tiling (for roof or floor decoration) : If it is used to cover the roof, start at the bottom edge of the roof. The artificial thatch is laid on the roof frame piece by piece in accordance with a certain order and overlap (generally overlapping about 10-15 cm). Use nails or glue to fix the artificial thatch to the frame, taking care to fix firmly, but do not expose too much nails, so as not to affect the appearance. If it is used for ground decoration, such as laying artificial thatch carpet in the garden lounge area, the artificial thatch can be directly laid on the ground, and the surrounding can be pressed with stones or boards to prevent it from being blown away.
Hanging (for wall decoration) : If you want to decorate your wall with artificial thatch, for example, to create the feel of a thatch house over a bamboo wattle wall, you can cut the artificial thatch to the right length and hang it over a bamboo fence with wire or rope. Artificial thatch can be woven between the bamboo strips of the bamboo fence to increase the fixed effect and make it look more natural.
Styling and retouching
After the artificial thatch is laid, it can be treated with some modeling to make it look more natural and layered. For example, the edges of thatch are gently pulled by hand to give it an irregular shape, mimicking the natural state of natural thatch after being exposed to wind and sun.
For the artificial thatch used for the roof of the pavilion, a spire or dome can be made on the top to add a fairytale style feeling. Some decorations can be added to the edges of the thatch, such as colorful ribbons or dried flowers.
Fourth, garden plant planting and decorative details
Plant cultivation
According to the previous plan, floral plants were planted inside the bamboo fence and inside the garden. During planting, pay attention to the spacing between plants to avoid overcrowding. For climbing plants, such as roses and clematis, you can guide them to climb along a bamboo fence and use a string or plant climbing frame to help them grow.
You can set up some high and low flower beds or flower borders in the garden, and plant flowers with different heights and colors to increase the sense of layer and color richness of the garden.
Add garden decorations
To enhance the atmosphere of an English fairytale garden, you can add some decorations with fairytale elements. For example, place several colorful terracotta POTS in the garden, and plant some small flowers or herbs in them; Place a vintage-style bird house or dwarf statue in the corner of the garden; Hang some wind chimes with English country patterns on the bamboo fence, and make a crisp sound when the breeze blows, adding a romantic atmosphere.
Garden paving
Garden paths can be paved with pebbles, SLATE or wooden trestles. The shape of the path can meander through the various areas of the garden. Some low ground cover plants, such as thyme and moss, can be planted on the edge of the path, so that the path can be naturally integrated with the surrounding plant landscape.
With the above steps, you can create a garden full of English fairy tale style using synthetic bamboo fences and artificial thatch. In the subsequent use process, it is necessary to maintain the garden regularly, such as pruning plants, checking the fixed condition of bamboo fences and artificial thatch, so as to maintain the beauty and stability of the garden
