Placing a well on a site as part of a landscape design is a great idea. Such a solution would be especially appropriate if there is a need for drilling a well or disguising unnecessary technical details that do not fit into the overall picture. The article will consider the features of the construction and combination of a well with other elements of landscape design, depending on the chosen style.

Design Features and Applications

A well in landscape design can perform several functions, so it is used not only to decorate the territory. This design is most often a source of clean fresh water. To hide wells or mines that are drilled in a summer cottage, they are ennobled by erecting a well log house, allowing not only to give a spectacular appearance, but also to protect drinking water from clogging.In addition, the construction can be erected in order to mask some technical elements in the territory, for example, sewer manholes, storm drains, water barrels. An excellent reason for building is the need to keep equipment for caring for the site or to hide numerous watering hoses.

Did you know? In Ancient Russia, wells were made in the shape of a bottle, because they accumulated water very well. But over time, it was decided to build a high ground part, because in the event of a person falling into a well of the original type it was impossible to get out of it.

Varieties of wells and building materials

There are many types of wells that are built in summer cottages as an element of landscape decoration, and their main differences are in the appearance of the structure.

Buildings are divided into:

Wells also differ in the way they raise water. A classic option is a well log house with a gate that is mounted between two supports, and, rotating, allows you to lower the bucket to scoop up water. Sometimes a well is made with a lever, which thanks to the pole lowers the tank to the bottom, this design is called the "crane".

Important! To create a strong beautiful well, it is necessary to prepare a drawing, which you can draw yourself, or find an option on the Internet.

In order to build a decorative well log house, you can apply various materials that are resistant to sudden changes in weather conditions, but most often they are used for construction:

1. Wood - is the most common material that has long been used for the construction of wells. Usually, lumber is chosen for a wooden well log, they are more affordable and easy to use. As a basis for a wooden box, you can use any lumber, and decorate the upper part with a thin layer of beautiful high-quality wood.
2. Brick. As a building material, an ordinary red brick is perfectly suitable, which for a more spectacular top view is additionally finished with decorative elements. A universal material that does not need to be decorated is ceramic brick. It does not require additional decoration, has a long service life. To reduce the cost of construction, you can use silicate brick, which, in addition to excellent appearance, has many colors, which allows landscape designers to experiment with color.

The following materials and techniques can be used for facing the finished box:

1. Ceramic tile - It is great as a decorative element when facing unpresentable brick structures. Given that the tile is quite expensive, it is replaced by tile combat, from which the original mosaic is laid out.
2. A rock - It can be artificial or natural, so the cost of such a material is very different. Features of the masonry will depend on the chosen style: it is possible to clad with stones of the same size and shape to maintain the symmetry of the box or with different stones that will look more natural.
3. Staining or applying plaster - often used on masonry. As suitable materials, ordinary cement or facade decorative plaster is allocated, which, if necessary, is painted or gives it an unusual texture.
4. Metal - the forged elements look spectacular on the box of any material, they can be used in combination with other finishes.

How to choose the right place for installation

A log house in the yard is not only a source of clean water, but also an important element of decor that immediately attracts attention. Therefore, it is necessary to think carefully when choosing a place for its placement.

It is recommended to pay attention to the following tips:

1. The erected log house should not create obstacles to the care of other elements of landscape design.
2. The site for placement of the structure should be chosen on a hill so that rainwater does not get inside.
3. The distance to the cesspool must be at least 15 m, provided that the well is used for its intended purpose.
4. The distance from the living room should be at least 8 m, so that the foundation is not washed by a source suitable for the structure.

Did you know? In search of a place for erecting a well in ancient times, folk improvised means were used, for example, twigs of the vine, with which they walked around the perimeter of the area where the vine leaned to the ground - they dug a well.

How to do it yourself

The construction of a well log, depending on the purpose of use, can be built in the form of a miniature or full-size. To have a general idea of ​​the construction processes, it is necessary to consider step-by-step instructions for building from different materials.

To build a wooden well, you should stock up:

• a board measuring 25 * 200 cm;
• timber 20 * 30 cm;
• screwdriver;
• self-tapping screws;
• hacksaw on wood;
• a machine gun;
• emery paper;
• alkyd varnish;
• with a brush.

Step-by-step construction instructions:

1. The board is cut into 4 equal parts for the construction of the lower box of the future well. They are interconnected by screws with a screwdriver so that the boards form 4 right angles in the form of a square or rectangle, depending on the design decision.
2. It is necessary to make from 5 to 10 identical elements of the box, which must be installed on top of each other, connecting in parallel so that a high pallet is obtained.
3. On the 2 sides of the box in the inner part, two equally sized supports are fixed in the form of long boards that will serve as the basis for the future roof. The supports should have straight triangular cuts at the ends so that the roof is sloped and symmetrical.
4. Next, you should simulate the roof frame, having previously decided on the size. Boards are cut into even parts and stuffed onto a rectangular base consisting of 4 bars.
5. They mount the roof by attaching 2 finished parts to the supports using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws.
6. The cut corners of the boards are treated with sandpaper to get rid of roughness.
7. To give a decorative appearance, the frame is lined with timber and coated with alkyd varnish to protect against moisture and discoloration of the structure.

Miniature wooden wells are used exclusively for decorative purposes, and it is recommended to build strong brick structures to improve the well. To achieve maximum strength and durability of such a design, it is necessary to invest a lot of labor and material resources, as well as have the skills of masonry. Therefore, most often the owners of the site seek help from specialists who do everything quickly and efficiently.

Important! It should be borne in mind that in the case of using the spoon method of masonry, the brick is shifted by half the length, and the bonding method involves turning the short side of the brick to the facade.

The following tools and materials are used in the work:

• level;
• roulette wheel;
• hammer;
• putty knife;
• Stamestku;
• brick;
• reinforced wire;
• cement mortar.

Step-by-step construction process:

1. A thick cement mortar is initially prepared: sand is mixed with cement (2: 1) and diluted with water until a thick sour cream is obtained.
2. The ground where the well box will be located is pre-compacted and poured with cement mortar so that its thickness is at least 10 cm. The first row of bricks is laid, depending on the chosen shape, round or rectangular (in this case, measure the compliance with the angle perpendicularity to the ground )
3. The first two rows of bricks are laid out by the sticking method, the voids are timely filled with cement. Dry brick in the first row of masonry can cause poor adhesion to the bottom layer of cement, so it is well wetted in water.
4. The next 3 rows are laid out using the spoon method, on the 5th row of masonry, the structure is reinforced with reinforced wire.

Video: DIY decorative well

What flowers to plant next and the rules for designing a well

Designers adhere to a single style in creating the landscape of the site, so the well should also be suitable for the integrity of the overall picture.

There are several popular well design styles:

1. Russian - prevalence of wood in the design, the mandatory presence of a manual gate. The roof in modern design is made of metal sheets. They decorate the structure with carvings and paint with special paints.
2. Oriental - a mixture of wood and stone without the use of plastic or galvanized steel. Preservation of oriental flavor is achieved due to the non-standard design of the roof, which looks like Japanese or Chinese pagodas. You can supplement the composition with a bucket of natural wood, organize a small artificial pond or waterfall.
3. Provence - A very popular style, which is easy to reproduce even on your own without the involvement of a designer. A well from a log house is enclosed by a low fence made of wicker natural or artificial material, a bench with an openwork back is added, and a large wooden wheel from the cart is set next to it.
4. Medieval - use of natural stone as a facing material. It is worth giving preference to pebbles, cobblestones or granite, instead of wooden supports for the roof, use metal poles that are decorated with wrought iron elements. The roof is also made of metal, keeping the shape of a tent or dome. As an additional element of decor, its part can be made of colored polycarbonate, which resembles stained glass medieval windows. To complete the picture, paths suitable to the well can be laid out with natural stone;
5. Nautical - the original solution will be a wooden well log house decorated for a ship with ropes and a round helm. Along the perimeter, you can arrange several wooden barrels, shells and anchors. Near the well, the paths are laid out with sea pebbles.

Be sure to use fresh flowers in the design of the well. They are planted not only near the log house, but also around the perimeter, depending on the design decision. An original decoration option is to place flowerbeds on the roof of the structure (a simplified version is hanging planters). For decoration, choose plants with lush, abundant flowering, which create the effect of "drowning" the well in bright colors. Flower varieties should be selected in such a way that the composition from mid-spring until late autumn remains surrounded by beautiful blooming buds.

Well suited for planting on a site near the well, such plants as:

• astilbe;
• yarrow;
• daisies;
• Lilies
• rock gardens;
• awl-shaped phlox;
• hosts
• dicentres;
• geycherelli;
• aquilegia.

Thus, the construction of a well at home can be carried out from different materials, depending on the personal preferences of the owners of the site. For landscape design to look spectacular, you need to monitor not only the appearance of the finished structure, but also the decor that will complement the composition.