Small garden ideas

Matt Konarzewski

8 years ago

Hi just wonder if someone have an idea to make the most of this very little garden?

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Harrod Horticultural

7 years ago

Raised beds or a wooden manger would help liven the garden up and allow you to grow some fruit or vegetables or cycle round some annuals to provide colour

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Matthew Decorator
8 years ago
Deck out the grassed area?
alant1000
8 years ago
It looks like the grass is struggling to grow so maybe also consider artificial lawn.
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Hi All, Thanks for the comments. The hedge is just going to be trimmed on the front, sides and top. The previous owners had most of the hedge cut and from the back there is nothing apart from branches. I've checked and there are no birds nesting from what I can see; however, I've hung bird boxes at the back of the hedge. I'm in two-minds to keep the hedge or not now....I like the thin Italian conifers (forget the name of them) and even though I have just had 9 conifers felled the back end of March, I'm unsure whether to re-plant with the Italian conifers. There is a patio next to the house and it is a sun-trap. I would just like the garden to be modern, spacious, low maintenance.....will give the book a read, thank you credz4! I'll post a before picture up to show you what it was like!
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E D Thank you so much! I am more inclined to keep the shed now, just need to make it sturdier and paint it in a nice colour. I will have a look at what plants will work best and see if there is any nice gravel too. Man About The House - The DIY & Odd Job Handyman I love your illustration, very easy to imagine! Thank you. Purple slate sounds much nicer to what I have at the moment, I will definitely have a look in the shops. rachelmidlands Makes sense, yes. I had a quick look at sweet peas and nasturtiums and they look lovely, I think they would look lovely. Hanging baskets sound great! I never thought about putting them in the garden, thank you! forzaitalia Thank you so much for ideas and the photos, they sound great! Not sure if my partner wants to spend a lot on the garden, as we are still redecorating inside, but will see what we can do. Loads of flowers in pots look wonderful! Sam Potter Great idea about moving the shed! Thank you Alice Sermanni I absolutely love your garden! Looks so fresh and clean, beautiful! Will definitely post before and after photos too! Thank you
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You should investigate the strength of your terrace to work out how much weight it can handle- likely you can’t have large planters full of soil and trees so you will have to make weight choices- this means lower weight resin planters, half filled with soil and half filled with polystyrene. Plants that don’t mind less soil and therefore less moisture. You should also be realistic about the location- is it exposed? Will some large leaves plants get burned by wind? Will getting stuff in be inconvenient because of the size of stairwells? Then perhaps you could enlist a designer to help you with the planning and suggest a layout that helps with privacy, and lighting to create a lovely atmosphere. Your plan might well include a water feature to create sound to drown out urban noise, infrared heating, a watering system, and trellis/ fabric dividers/ glass screens or pergolas to create a room feel and help with privacy and subtle lighting that does not affect neighbours but creates a lovely atmosphere for entertaining. Short term I would ensure that the builder provides power and water to the garden area. You can search images for inspiration and gain clarity on what is possible weight wise and establish your budget. You should also have a plan should your garden need to be removed for maintenance to the roof.
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Samantha Lake
8 years ago
WYou need to see where the sun shines most as this will be where you will be utilising the garden as an entrtaining space, also this will effect the type of flowers to plant. Sandstone is better than decking as decking can be slippy when wet and rots if you dont take care of it,
norbit1
8 years ago
divide the area with a wooden rose arch /pergola.place black cast iron/aluminum bistro table and chairs on the bricked area. put a selection of pots around the table.remove the grass and insert gravel and pots
minnie101
8 years ago
Create a bed on the left which arcs from that little red flower to the front corner of the steps. Re-turf if it is needed (or consider artifical) or cover the area with gravel. I'd use one of those honeycomb systems for the gravel. If you do go with gravel add a feature in the centre of what is the lawn ie urn, water feature, birdbath, potted plant etc. look at an illusion mirror for the back gate. Consider painting the fence, I have seen people suggest black or grey for a modern look which contrasts with the plants. Dot a few climbers around. For the patio I'd add a small sofa or bench in front of the house on the left and a bistro table off centre right. Add a few potted plants dotted informally but vary the height. If the storage is staying I'd put a big plant in the top right corner of the patio to cover it. I've just typed all this and spotted the fire engine so it may not all be suitable as I'm guessing it's not yours?!
Krzysztof Leoniewski
8 years ago
Maybe you will be interested in one of our solution for decking.
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Natal Landscapes
8 years ago
Its a great space, the step up is not a problem ,I would use a deck in the garden center,covering both levels with a garden bed surround , with the step been at the front full width of the garden ,you really need to see a design on paper,I did a similar space a few years ago,and it worked out really well.having one level will give you space to entertain and have some pieces of outdoor furniture etc,the garden bed can be made to accommodate what ever you need plant wise.the beauty of a timber deck,is it can go straight over what you have ,just the garden area needs to be prepared.easy to construct, and is an all year space.It also keeps the garden simple and not to many different materials.
Rob
8 years ago
Agree that the grass has to go. The lack of height to the planting makes it look worse than it actually is, i would get some big architectural plants / trees in there. Also, the idea of something in the middle is a great trick as the eye focuses on it thus giving the illusion of a larger space, if everything is at the edges the eye simply goes straight to the end making it appear smaller.

Don't use gravel, it becomes a giant cat litter tray and is noisy but if you want something soft for the kids - bark chip is much better, looks a treat and its cheap and easy to refresh.
robbysarah12
8 years ago
If it were mine, I would indulge myself with masses of different terracotta pots with mainly evergreens, then bulbs in spring and autumn, and some perennials throughout summer. I would leave the lawn clear, after a feed and weed, for children (if you have them).
Andrew Millar
8 years ago
was gonna suggest gravel too...but noticed the fire engine..so artificial turf unless you fancy loads of hard graft to get your lawn in better nick.maybe brick beds,like you have downstairs lol,but higher and wider with paving slabs on top.could be used for sitting,displaying pots or for playing toys on,the kid/s I mean.
rosalynz
8 years ago
You have a nice grouping of shrubs in the top right corner, so keep them. Returf the lawn with shade tolerant grass, perhaps in an oval shape slanted towards the gate and get rid of that narrow border on the left of the lawn. Plant climbers on the fencing. As it looks like you have a small child, how about a simple sturdy wooden frame where the lawn meets the patio from which you can hang a swing, then when they've outgrown it, you can grow climbers up it. A half barrel in a corner of the patio would make a good sandpit and then plant it out when they're older. Terracotta pots, table and chairs on the patio and your done. Happy gardening.
toots15
8 years ago
How about a small corner shed where shrubs are to put barbecue and outdoor toys. Put shrubs in large pots. Make path to back door and slab either side, or if u prefer artificial grass for a softer look. Paint fence and if u have any energy left place pots on either side of steps with strawberries and veg.
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Lavin Landscape & Ground Maintenance
8 years ago
- Raised beds with cedar bench, bed planted with half standard bay's or buxus (use bays)
- Opposite: Stove with wood store
- Composite decking, easier maintenance and your wont break your neck on it
- Behind raise bed, bamboo plants will screen second half of garden and create a private area
- New path edged in steel, path of grey pebble laid on Nidagravel http://www.nidagravel.eu/UKEN/site/index.aspx
- Lawn is of ivy not grass, can be trimmed like grass but much easier to maintain, edge ivy lawn in 'flat'steel too. Don't use the edging from garden centres. Its over priced and not that strong.
- Kind regards Cian
Louise
7 years ago
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Jonathon Charles Garden Design
7 years ago
Lose the lawn, it's pointless in such a small space and more maintenance than it's worth. Use an alternative material to contrast with the brick patio.

You must balance the harder landscape materials with a degree of planting or it will look to austere. Perhaps think about separating the two distinctive areas by a raised narrow border that sits halfway across the divide but still allows for access to the back gate. Simple but effective.

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