Family Garden
Chloe Wood Garden Design
5 years ago
Just completed a family garden on a tight budget. Featureless existing garden was transformed by shaping the beds, adding curves and also adding height with a metal arch which encourages the viewer to meander through the garden to the bench and far terrace to enjoy the last rays of the sun.
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Anthony (Beano)
5 years agoRelated Discussions
Retain garage set in rear of garden or remove and have nice garden?
Comments (11)This is a difficult one. Many people see garages as a selling factor, but many are not wide or long enough for modern cars. Also, modern cars are now built to withstand all of the elements, and with anti-corrosive paint etc they can more than happily survive outside. If you do not use the garage as a place to 'store' the car then it will inevitably become a place to store everything else. From a garden design point of view think about the direction of the sun. If the garage gets most of the sun during the day then perhaps it would be better to remove it. If the area gets sun later in the evening then again, perhaps take it down. By the sounds of it you have plenty of options for parking elsewhere so in my opinion I would take it down. If the base of the garage is in good condition, you could re-purpose the area for a summerhouse or garden office or patio. With regards to the concrete and gravel garden make sure there is enough drainage and that any excess water runs away from the house, otherwise you could end up with rising damp issues. I fully understand why some people prefer a 'maintenance-free' garden with the use of concrete and gravel, but I would always favour soft planting. Yes, it would cost to remove the garage and the concrete but if you and your family get more pleasure from a family garden, then surely this is money well-spent. You should also remember that outside space in the form of a garden is a big selling point - perhaps more than an awkward garage. If you live in a family catchment area, then future buyers will be looking for a family garden. You can still include a patio and storage sheds to replace the garage, but these can be more easily disguised in to a well-designed garden. So, as I say this is a difficult question, but in my opinion I would remove the garage and create a wonderful garden that you can enjoy....See MoreFamily Garden Transformation
Comments (22)Hi Chic76 - Many thanks for your comment. The fence panels are Venetian Hit & Miss from a company called Jacksons Fencing (www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/fencing/fencing-panels/venetian-hitandmiss/fencing-panels-venetian-hitandmiss.aspx). What I really like is that they have the slats on each side of the panel, offset against each other, which creates privacy with the neighbours....See MoreA Calming Japanese Style Garden Transformation
Comments (7)Hi Patrina - We would usually put in place a bamboo control screen which is a 700mm deep barrier dug into the planting bed to help stop the spread of the rhizomes. However, there's no guarantee that the bamboo won't escape this especially if it is one of the varieties more prone to running so you do have to be very careful about if and where to plant bamboo. Some, such as Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) run less than others so choosing a non-invasive variety is important but as you say they can still spread given the right conditions. In this particular project, the bamboo had already been in place for many years and hadn't spread so we decided to prune it out and stripped off the lower leaves to create an architectural feature that worked with the Japanese theme....See MoreSunny family garden ideas
Comments (3)Pretty garden. I would be wary of planting trees too near the house as roots can spread, although there are some trees such as ornamental cherry or fruit trees that are grown on a dwarf rootstock to limit their height and spread. I have a dwarf apple whose maximum height is 10’ and a dwarf ornamental cherry which reaches about 7’. To create shade on hot days I use a large parasol which really helps. You can even get ones that fix onto the house. I also have an awning at the back of the house which shades the house a little, I wish I’d bought a bigger one, but there you go! This is the tree I have, mine is tiny at the moment but growing fast....See More
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