Layout in front of Shed
I've bought some slabs (please see pics) which need to moved out from the shed around 6 inches and then I need something to fit in front of those and the garden, to which there is a slight incline/step. I was thinking of putting some limestone between the shed and the paving stones, then again limestone after the paving stones and as a step, using a new style sleeper, which would create a step of around 6"
Also to the left, I'll be making a 'patio area out of more of the same slabs and surrounding the edges with limestone.
I'm wondering if this sounds like a good idea? or if there are any suggestions :)
Comments (6)
rachelmidlands
6 years agoHi there, when you say limestone, do you mean limestone gravel/chips? If so then yes I think it sounds like a good plan.
Hope you don't mind but I had a little re design of your garden. Nothing major but I noticed you haven't got a garden path leading to the shed. I was thinking of a curved one so you could include a planting area. Also brought the patio a little further forward so you don't feel like you're shoved in the corner. You could also use some tall trellis if you needed some privacy from the neighbours. Anyway, here's my plan and some inspiration.
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skateboardstickers
6 years agoHi Rachel.
Yes, Limestone chips in between. I've moved the slabs further away to give more space from the shed as they were too close before.
Than you very much for your ideas re: the path etc. Will definitely work on those ideas including the patio sticking out further.
The only issue with your plan it the path on right wouldn't work arcing that way as teh 'entrance' to the garden is more towards the middle (where you see the small sleeper acting as a step) - please see pics for what I mean. It would work the opposite way so the middle bit is touching the fence (or any alternative ideas?).
:)
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6 years agorachelmidlands
6 years agoYep, I think the arc could work the other way. I've drawn a couple of other ideas as well based on an s shaped path but there are lots of possibilities. I think some plants will definitely make it look great:)
skateboardstickers
6 years ago
Carolina