How to make an alpine slide

One of the most fashionable modern trends in landscape design is the organization of alpine slides, or in other words, rock gardens. Their popularity on household plots and on the territory of cottages is due to their attractive appearance, simplicity of design and the ability to hide the shortcomings of the area.

In general, a rock garden is nothing more than a combination of an earthen embankment, stones, a reservoir, fountains, lighting and a variety of plants, reminiscent of a mountain landscape. Do not think that any stones and plants will be suitable for the device of this original structure. Having set out to create a real alpine slide, rather than a bizarre pile of cobblestones and greenery, all the nuances should be taken into account. Ordinary granite, sandstone or even limestone is best suited as a base for a rock garden. When selecting stones, it is necessary to achieve authenticity, that is, they should not be decorative, rounded in shape or, worse, painted with paint.

If limestone is used, then it is not necessary to add a soil layer to it, it is porous enough for the penetration of plant roots. In all other cases, there should be black earth soil under the stones, half mixed with sand.

The ideal height of the slide does not exceed one and a half meters and is at least 50 centimeters thick. It is good if the space of the plots allows you to combine multi-level rock gardens, which will create a unique entourage of the mountain plain. Professionals never use cement and other building materials when laying rock gardens, as they can spoil the appearance of the structure and make it much more difficult to change and modernize it later.

A wide range of ground lamps is available for sale. Tastefully selected and correctly placed at the base of the rock garden, they will provide excellent lighting of the territory in the evening.

The imitation of a reservoir will perfectly complement the alpine slide, the function of which will be performed by a small pool located next to it.

Making it is incredibly simple. To do this, it is enough to dig a depression in the soil near the border of the rock garden, line it with dense dark polyethylene, securely fixing it at the edges and at the bottom, and then fill it with water. In order for the composition to look complete, the rock garden should go around an improvised pond. The latter may even be located in the center of a unique structure. If desired, you can install a more complex system with water purification and replacement.

The built-in fountains, which are installed in the ground at different levels, will perfectly complement the alpine slide and become a real salvation in the heat, creating the effect of splashes flying out from under the stones. On a sunny day, a rainbow will often appear, making the rock garden look fabulous and charming.

However, without plants, the alpine slide will look dull, despite all the efforts of the designer. Their correct choice and placement should also be correlated with the harmony of the overall appearance and the requirement of the naturalness of the flora of the mountains. You can register at 1xBet in less than one minute, and it is very easy to claim your bonus when using the 1xbet promo code free bet sports bonus up to €/$130. The 1xBet sportsbook is easy to use and is available in multiple languages. You can bet on over 30 different sports, and you’ll see a list of them when you access the sportsbook. Once you have registered at 1xBet, you can download the 1xBet mobile app for Android or iOS for free. Simply log in to your account then tap on ‘Smartphone Apps’ to download either the Android or iOS app.