Sloped bank to a useable garden!
Just thought I would show others that with a little inspiration from sites such as Houzz, anyone can transform space etc to something you can enjoy and be useable. Our house is built on a slope and we have two large decked areas at the rear of the house. Not really used as the house blocks the sun! However, thankfully we had this area ...
Very steep driveway leading to a garage (that has been converted to a room), and a grassed area that sits on top of a bank (below).
The front of the property has a low level, red brick wall effect...
So, not only did we want a useable driveway but also make use of the land (as its south facing).
Raised platform starting to go in with the retaining wall next to it to form our "zen" garden.
Start of the cedar fence.
Cedar fence finished with the astro turf laid. Back wall built for "water fall" feature with troff below.
Feature wall tiles from UK Feature Walls. Covered gas fire pit (not yet finished!). We planted real plants in but also added some fake ones. I know, a lot of cedar! But matching cedar benches were put in. Basically, standard 4" x 4" posts used for strength then cladded with cedar. All treated with a cedar oil from Treatex.
We used a local builder to complete work, Gates and Fences UK for the sliding gate, front railings and automation and UK Feature Walls for the tiling behind the water feature.
In the end... a useable driveway and a sunny garden!
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Comments (143)Hello donned2004, Well you could remove all the things from the hearth.. So it has more space.. Hang the mirror and paint the chimney breast a nice colour to bring the fireplace into full focus.. If you wanted to have an even bigger recess.. you could open the fire out up to the sides of the wooden surround.. So taking out the 30's tiles.. Make sure the lintel is in place or doesn't need replacing and keep the surround it's rather nice.. Remove the current tiled hearth if you chose to open it out more.. and install a flat piece of slate.. So then you would have an open brick recess and a lovely iron basket could sit nicely inside for logs! Another idea to continue into the room.. might be to look at painting the woodwork a colour to compliment any wall colours you have.... Some lovely painted floorboards, or parquet or a natural Jute or Coir flooring if you have not already decided upon something.. : ))...See MoreDownward sloping garden
Comments (17)I really would avoid Leylandii. Yes they are fast growing, but they are too vigorous for the average garden and will require pruning twice a year. They also rob the soil of all moisture and nutrients and it is therefore very difficult to grow anything beneath them. If you want evergreen I would go for cherry laurel, or maybe yew. Alternatively, Ligustrum or Photinia grown as standards would free up the soil beneath for under planting. Another lovely idea would be a small group of Betula utilis var jacquemontii (Hinalayan Birch) strategically placed for privacy without completely blocking the view....See MoreSloping garden. I would really appreciate any design ideas please xx
Comments (4)I would start by mapping out areas of your garden that get morning sun, evening sun, shade in the daytime etc. Then you can decide what you want to use those areas for. I presume the shot taken is evening sun, so the top area with a table gets the last sun of the day and you'd want to keep that for a seating area. I do really like the lower patio area, great job on that. You'll need to terrace or add a set of steps to the upper area of the garden to get it flat and without a slippery bank. What is the height difference between the top of your patio stairs and table and chair area on the top grass? Depending on what is behind that hedge, and how much your budget is, one idea would be to add a retaining wall along the back perimeter of your garden so you could drop the level of the garden a metre or so on the top tier, slope what is left. Add a small set of steps to make easier access the lowered top area, or perhaps a whole new set of steps that goes all the way from lower to upper level. Good luck with the project!...See MoreSideways bank sloping into triangular corner garden
Comments (4)Hi there, Another option would be to put up a retaining wall in the front (the lowest bit of the slope) to create a raised planting bed. If you are going to plant it up as it is just watch out that you select plants that not only tolerate the shade and caly soil, but that also can be planted on a slop (dogwood shrubs is an option for example). All the best, Deborah deborahbiasoli@gmail.com...See More
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