And i'd like to talk to you today about a subject that is of concern to all the owners of the villas -- mosquitoes。
The mosquitoes made the mansion a model
Remember last summer, i went to a semi-targeted villa in shanghai for project inspection. The door of the court was opened and the curtains were filled with tumbled vanilla, greening and suffocating. But when i wanted to go into the courtyard, i found trees squeezing trees, branches crushing branches, and the bottom was so glamorous。
The owner, ding, smiled, and said, "cheers, look at this yard. The outsiders look at the world and we live in a mosquito party. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year, we don't live for 30 days, and the rest is cheap
This case has taught me that a courtyard is a five-star background wall for mosquitoes if it doesn't even bite。
Nature's mosquito guard
In green nature, there are many unknown "smoking masters." in their natural gestures, they send a breath of hopelessness to the mosquitoes, creating a peaceful and undisturbed living environment for us。
Mint -- cold mosquito repellent
Mint is definitely the star player in the mosquito repellent. The smell of its cold, awakening brain. People like it, mosquitoes go away. In a yard project in suzhou, i planted three potts of mint outside the kitchen window of the owner, where no mosquitoes had rained。
The principle of mint exorcism is simple: it contains elements such as mint brain, mint ketone, which can interfere with the mosquito's smell system and mask the smell of human sweat while at the same time providing some incentive to mosquitoes。
Recommendations on cultivation:
The mint grows fast, recommends a plant to control spread, prefers a semi-moisture environment, has to keep the soil wet but without water
Algae -- the traditional anti-septic god
Albino is our chinese nation's tradition of mosquito repelling for thousands of years. It is not only a custom but also a scientific basis to hang on to the aphids at the midday festival. Elva contains volatile substances such as eucalyphine and encephalitis, and has a significant evasive effect on the mosquitoes of kikunkenya thermal media。
In a hangzhou project, i designed a courtyard for owners with the theme of weed. The owner was an old chinese doctor, and he told me, "cheers, there's a unique " herbal perfume " that mosquitoes don't like, smoke or hang, and the mosquito goes away."
Recommendations on cultivation:
It's very cold and drought-resistant, and it's not very demanding the soil
Lavender -- the elegant mosquito-exorcised princess
The smell of lavender. People like it, mosquitoes run away. It's the dream of women owners to put a fragrance bag on the pillow, which is both mosquito-proof and sleep-enhancing。
Lavender concentrates on a wide range of compounds, including acne, esters and alcohols, which have a good detoxification effect on mosquitoes. At the same time, the aroma of lavender can be relaxing and peaceful。
Recommendations on cultivation:
Like a cool, dry environment that avoids frequent watering, which can be planted on the edge of the flower bed or on an indoor balcony, which can be made of fine oil painted on the skin, which enhances the effect of mosquito resistance
Rosemary -- western spices can also repel mosquitoes
Rosemary is a western spice, and it can catch mosquitoes with a strong scent. A bowl of green-planted and mosquito-exorcised bodyguards can also strangle rosemary and throw steaks to save the house from turning over the dressing cabinet。
Rosemary contains acne (about 20 per cent) and alpha-polymerene (about 25 per cent), which not only repel mosquitoes, but also antibacterial effects that can interfere with mosquitoes seeking host。
Recommendations on cultivation:
We need plenty of sunlight and good ventilation, drought, water, water, water, water, water, water
Special situation in the jiangxi region
As a landscape designer who has long worked in the jiangxi region, i am well aware of the important impact of climate characteristics on plant selection。
Climate characterization depth analysis
The jiangxi region, situated along the eastern coast of china, is part of the subtropical monsoon climate and has the following salient features:
The four seasons are clear: warm and wet spring, hot and hot summer rains, cool and dry autumn, cold winter and cold winter rainfall is abundant: annual precipitation is 1000-1500 mm, mainly concentrated in the merry rainy season and summer. High humidity: annual average relative humidity 70-80%, may rainy season can reach 90% and above. Temperature is appropriate: annual average temperature 15-18°c, extreme temperature can be up to 40°c, lowest temperature can be measured - 5°c typhoon impact: per year, july-september, may be affected by typhoons, resulting in strong winds and storms
Five basic principles of plant selection
Based on the above climatic characteristics, i summarised five basic principles of plant selection in the courtyards of the jiangxi region:
The principle of homogeneity
The selection of native native plants or plants that have undergone long-term domestication has adapted to local climatic conditions, growing strong and with fewer pests and diseases。
Functional priority principle
Plants are selected according to the specific functional needs of the courtyard:
The need for shade protection: the need to choose the tall leaves, the wood, the demand for viewing: the need to choose the flowers, the leaves, the fruit and the fruits; the need for practical: the need to choose the edible plants such as fruit trees, vanilla; the need for protection: the need to choose the hedges with thorns or thick shrubs
Low maintenance principle
The selection of plants with fewer pests, slow growth and easy to manage avoids the selection of plants that require extensive trimping, fertilization and medicine。
Four seasons of view
A reasonable mix of plants with different seasons of flowering, results and colour change ensures that the courtyards are valued for four seasons a year。
Principle of ecological balance
Select plants that can attract beneficial organisms such as birds, butterflies and create ecologically balanced court environments。
Actual case sharing
Let me share with you a few examples of my own application of mosquito-exposed plants that i have been involved in。
Shanghai peach flower project
In the shanghai peach flower project, i designed a courtyard for the owners, with the theme of cinnamon flowers and mints. The fragrance of gold and cinnamon flowers and longer periods of cinnamon graft can be extended. At the same time, mints have been planted in various parts of the courtyard, creating a natural mosquito-proof barrier。
The owner was a young entrepreneur, and he told me, "showers, ever since you helped me design this yard, i've finally done a few billion-dollar business with mosquitoes."
Suzhou lake's resort house
The owner of the project was an old retired professor who particularly liked traditional culture. I designed a courtyard for him on the subject of weeds and platinum, which is in keeping with his cultural preferences and is effective in treating mosquitoes。
Every afternoon, the owners invite their friends to visit their homes, and together they hang their weeds and make their fragrances, both treating mosquitoes and adding to the holiday atmosphere。
New chinese courtyard on lake west, hangzhou
In this project, i used the concept of the green fence firewall. Nine lias were planted as a green fence at the boundary of the courtyard, with the fragrances of the leaves and rosemary and other mosquito-resistant plants。
Once the wind blows, the natural oil floats all over the yard, mosquitoes directly "social fear". The owner is a good eater, who particularly likes this design because he can cook with a chip of rosemary or mint。
Budget for the design and construction of the villa
As a professional landscape designer, i was often asked by the owner, "how much is it going to take to be a fertilizer?"
Let me provide you with a detailed analysis of the budgetary components of the design and construction of the villa yard。
Cost component
The costs of landscaping the villas usually consist of five core blocks:
Design fees (10-15%)
Includes programme planning, impact mapping and construction drawings. Professional designers adjust the rates to the terrain complexity, style positioning and functional needs。
Material costs (35-50%)
Hard landscapes, such as stone-painting, water-painted structures, etc., are dominant, and the price of imported granite per square metre can be 2-3 times higher than that of domestically produced rock. The cost of plant configuration varies significantly, with a model rohanson likely to cost more than a dozen times more than ordinary wood。
Construction costs (25-35 per cent)
It includes earthworks, hydropower and landscape construction. Additional costs are incurred for special terrain treatments such as ramp reinforcement and upgrading of underground drainage systems。
Software charges (5-10%)
It contains decorative elements such as outdoor furniture, art sculptures, landscape lamps, etc。
Additional costs (8-10%)
Includes unforeseen costs such as design change costs and project extension costs。
Budget reference for different courtyards
Small villa garden (100-200 m2)
Abbreviated modern style: $100,000-200. 000 medium style: $150-250. 000
Medium villa garden (200-500 m2)
European style: 30-50 million yen japanese style: 20-400,000 yen
Grand villa garden (over 500 m2)
Integrated style: $50-1 million
Cost control of mosquito repellent plants
With regard to the choice of mosquito repellent plants, i suggest a "3:5:2" gold ratio:
30% for basic mosquito repellents (mints, weeds, etc.) 50% for landscape subjects (plants that can be seen and treated) 20% for later maintenance funds
The choice of native plants reduces the costs of greening by 30 to 40 per cent, e. G., by replacing imported mosquito herbs with mints and imported fragrance with alegrass。
Plantation advice and attention
Scientific matching principles
Component synergy
Select a combination of plants with different anti-septic active ingredients (e. G., mint, samool, alpha-triple-teether, etc.), expand the anti-septic spectrum and slow resistance。
The ecological position is staggered
Hydraulic demand mix: aqueous (aquatic) and rosemary (dry) plantings, adapted to different humidity environments vertical spatial layers: nine liams, peppers (bush) and muscular daisys, white flower pyres (grass floor) form stereoprotective cover time-bound coverage: quick-effect mints (touch release of odour), long-acted weeds (continuous volatilization) mixed with night-to-night mosquito repellents (flushing mosquitoes)
Functional complementarities
Episodes of larvae (inflammation of aquatic mosquitoes) + chrysanthemums (insecticidal deworming) rosemary (influencing smell) + mosquito repellent (inflammation of fragrance)
Attention
Effect limits
Plant odour-exalting effects vary from person to person and may be less effective for mosquito species (e. G., flower mosquitoes) and are recommended for use in combination with physical anti-smoke mosquitoes (nets, veils)。
Allergie risk
Sensitive populations need to avoid direct exposure to leaves or oil, and pregnant women and infants use strong odour plants。
Environmental suitability
Indoor cultivation needs to be ventilated and some plants (e. G. Alegrass, fragrance) are more suitable for outdoor use。
Maintenance management
Regular shears promote branches and maintain healthy growth of plants in order to ensure the effect of mosquito resistance。
Concluding remarks
As a senior landscape designer, i know that a good garden design is not just aesthetic, but more practical. The mosquito problem seems small, but it directly affects our quality of life。
Choosing the right mosquito repellent not only provides us with a mosquito-free living environment, but also adds value to the garden and even to our table. That's the real one。
Remember, a good yard, first you learn not to bite, and then the rest of the romance will hold。
For the author: to the former, senior landscape designer, 15 years in the landscape design industry, specializing in villa design, commercial landscape design, etc. He was involved in the design of several well-known projects such as the shanghai peach source, the lake suzhou resort house and the new chinese courtyard on lake west, hangzhou。
