Need ideas for a new garden!
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mmac51
8 years agoRelated Discussions
Need help on a garden design idea
Comments (3)Have a look at making a concrete base, you can dye it dark to look like slate and blend in, you can add fibres to strengthen it against heat. Another option is building a stone wall in a cylindrical shape. Choose your stone and work a template out then start building up. I don't think you want to fill the pit with stones as it will stop the airflow, you need air from below to keep the fire going. Good luck....See MoreI need new ideas for garden small features
Comments (2)I think coral is going to be an up and coming design feature in the near future, starting to see it in shops already. Anything that reminds us of a tropical paradise:)...See MoreNew Garden Design Help Needed
Comments (8)Hi Eve, It looks like you have a very nice blank canvas to work with! The trees are far enough away from the house, and as you said, they don't cast too much shade so they shouldn't be a problem at all. I agree with what was said previously. You should observe the garden space in different times of the day and decide where is it that you would like to sit (Maybe it is the case that you would like to sit with your morning coffee in a spot, and have a barbecue at lunch time at another spot). Once you choose where the seating areas will be, you can determine the planting places. There are plants for every situation from deep shade to hot sun, so this is not a limitation, you will just have to match the right plants with the right places. The only thing with planting that you should consider is if you do want to grow vegetables. Then a place in the sun is advised. I offer a garden sketch that can be done online- a drawing not to scale that gives you an idea of how best to divide your garden to cater for your needs and tastes. This is very cost effective way to have an initial idea when you are stuck. Please do let me know if you are interested and good luck with your new garden!...See MoreGarden new design with a new garden office
Comments (5)Hi Stacy, yes thats where my comment came from. I will look back at that again to see about the planting. I wasn't keen on the horizontal pavement. What I really need is a designer to look at the whole space. I'm not sure how to best build up the raised area and I'm worried it's going to be put together quickly and I will miss a key moment to get this right!...See Moremmac51
8 years ago
PROPatricia Tyrrell Living Landscapes
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PROKebur Garden Materials
8 years agoAs well as shrubs and plants you could add an arbour or pergola, we stock a number of creative pergolas that can really add character to an area or make a great seating area.
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PROLinsey Evans Garden Design
7 years ago
Here's a visual of a contemporary garden I've designed in Surrey that shows a circular sunken seating area in the corner with a circular pergola and central gas fire pit. It would work very well in this space if positioned looking out over the view.
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7 years agoHere's another garden I designed in Berkshire with a courtyard area and fireplace table. Would also work well in a less enclosed space.
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PROIQ Outdoor Living
7 years agoWow that is an amazing garden and view.
A pergola is a good idea to add a feature but for a more serviceable structure you could opt for a patio roof or garden roof.
Westridge Park · More InfoThese aluminium roofs contain fully automated louvres so you can control whether your relaxation space is sunny of shaded depending on the day.
Treetops View · More InfoAnother plus for the UK is that these roofs become watertight when the louvres are flat so you can use your outdoor space, and appreciate that view no matter the weather.
The Oak Deane · More InfoLet me know if you have any questions
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7 years ago@umbris yes the patio roof with automated louvres, could work nicely
if you want we can experiment with seating underneath
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