Patio

buzzmummy

5 years ago

Hello Love this garden, please could you share what are the patio pavers used? Thanks

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Amanda Broughton Garden Design
5 years ago
They are sawn sandstone. I can’t remember where these came from but you can get similar from London Stone
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That is a really good point. I had considered wooden planters either the side of steps at the bottom but your idea is brilliant. You are right the steps are different heights and quite dangerous. Many thanks. I think I need to spend tomorrow pulling out weeds and having a good think.
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