how do i design a curved path in a small garden?
Barbara Squire
5 years ago
My small London garden faces north east. We have a deck by the house and a paved patio at the end. I want to get rid of the scruffy lawn and have a curved path to make the garden look larger and more interesting, with the rest of the garden planted. The distance between the deck and the patio is about 8 m. I've attached a basic plan. We've had a quote to do this of about £650+VAT but they need a plan of where to lay the path. I'd like the path to go via the shed. Any ideas gratefully received. Thanks
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5 years agothanks everyone. Not sure if this shows well enough but I drew a path on the photo. Do you think that would work?
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