Long upwards sloping garden - help!
KXD
3 years ago
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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 MoreHelp with kitchen extension full of damp low sloping ceilings
Comments (13)I would definitely recommend finding out the sources of damp in the extension before you embark on any project. As was mentioned before - definitely check the guttering as a lot of the bubbled plaster inside seems to be around that area. I once looked at a house which had a line of bubbled plaster inside and, surprise surprise, directly outside on the solid was was a gutter pipe. A good inspection of the roof is worth it - are the lead flashings in good shape? There is also the odd exposed section of brick on your neighbours extension - could that be transmitting water into your party wall? The other thing to consider is the amount if moisture produced in a kitchen - its a lot more than you think and can raise humidity in a house over 60% (therefore leading to mould, etc). Therefore opening windows when cooking, adding an extractor fan are good ideas. You can buy devices very cheaply which will tell you the humidity in a room. It will help you out in the long run - afterall, if you do the rework to the extension the problem may re-occur!...See MoreSloping Garden Advice Needed
Comments (41)It’s two years now since I first posted about ideas for redesigning our garden and now that it’s really looking ‘established’, I thought I’d post an update. I also wanted to say a huge ‘thank you’ to those who responded with ideas & inspiration, particularly @rachelmidlands & @jonathan for their plans which I incorporated into our design. We love our ‘new’ garden and feel especially grateful & fortunate at the moment to have our outdoor space....See Moregarden ideas, sloped, tiered
Comments (3)Hi Wow it sounds like a long plot but difficult to understand whats what from the photos as you have remains of block walls to the side and various structures that i can't make out but clearly got lots of potential. Just a couple of thoughts to leave you with as it really needs a proper assessment to understand all the issues including aspect and levels; but worth screening the driveway from the patio area for obvious reasons; treat a long space as a series of interconnected 'rooms' to help divide the space up and avoid the corridor effect; use the slope to your advantage with low feature walls that could double up as seats and/incorporate water features, use generous steps and focal points to draw you through the space creating intrigue and mystery. Above all have fun and good luck!...See MoreSonia
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