The concept of Scandinavian style evokes something fresh, natural, bright, and spacious. After all, the Scandinavian countries include Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Their landscapes are characterized by lush greenery, wide open spaces, and mountain ranges. Scandinavian style is now fashionable in landscape design. It's quite simple and emphasizes the use of low-maintenance plants. Scandinavians everywhere love to decorate their homes with plants; they crave a touch of nature, no matter how small, in their homes.
A Scandinavian garden is easier to create than a Mediterranean or Japanese style. This style calls for temperate climate plants. Species native to the Balkan Peninsula and Japan may simply not thrive in our climate.
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Selecting plants
Scandinavian style in the garden evokes calm and balance. It's best to use delicate flowering plants, with bright flowers used only as accents.
Scandinavia is a coniferous region, so these trees predominate in this landscape: pine needles, arborvitaes, fir, and pine. Flowerbeds can be planted with marigolds, clematis, wild poppies, and others. It's important to add interesting elements to the garden, such as grasses.
Rockery is the basis of the Scandinavian garden
This garden wouldn't be complete without a rock garden. It's essential, after all, Scandinavia is all about massive mountains, rocky cliffs, and greenery. This decorative element should look natural, as if the cobblestones and stones had been there for ages.
Scandinavian trails
Garden paths will look harmonious if made from stone or wood chips, pebbles, or gravel. Concrete slabs in unusual shapes can also be used.
Water in the garden
A garden wouldn't be a garden without a water feature. A pond, a large bowl, a fountain—whatever you can imagine will fit into a Scandinavian landscape. Ponds with uneven banks, rocks, and driftwood are preferable—everything should harmonize with the rest of the garden.
Decorative useful elements
These are primarily plantings of healthy vegetables—cabbage, zucchini, parsley, onions, and other greens. These gardens can be arranged in decorative boxes or specially prepared elongated containers. Wooden flowerbeds, constructed from concrete, will look very attractive.
Minimalism
The garden shouldn't be cluttered with greenery and small buildings. Scandinavia is all about minimalism and space.
Gazebo for relaxation
A place for pleasant gatherings is an essential attribute of modern gardens. Incorporating more wooden elements will perfectly fit into a Scandinavian-style garden.
Garden furniture
Furniture made from natural materials is welcome. Plastic items are not suitable.
Greenhouse
Scandinavian-style gardens typically feature a greenhouse, at least a small one. Unlike Russians, Europeans plant not only vegetables but also ornamental plants and flowers.
An additional element of the garden is a hedge
A hedge can give a garden a finished and cozy look. It will create a sense of privacy and add beauty and uniqueness. It's best to use low-maintenance plants such as barberry and honeysuckle for this purpose.
Love your garden and enjoy it every day
If you have a neglected garden, don't rush to uproot trees and plants. They can be adapted to suit the Scandinavian style. The lush nature and open space are just what you need. Experiment, dare, and create beauty for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy the results and rejoice in all the living organisms that fill your garden with energy and life!
