Garden design ideas please
Hello
We have a mostly walled garden (front curved wall, house, ours and next doors garage) with a bit of fence and 2m gates.
There is a shed in top right corner that was made to fit in a 1m deep gap next to the oil tank behind the end of the garage. The bins normally live there too.
What grass we have is mostly moss and we want rid. We want to make the patio bigger.
We would prefer to keep the decking (it is large, we call it the Stage) in the far corner, it gets the last sun of the day. What borders we have are quite narrow.
We want easy maintenance, some raised beds would be better. The garden slight slopes up to the curved wall where the overgrown Wysteria is. we are happy to lose most of the plants, but keep the trees.
We also want to put the sofa, 2 chairs and table, which are currently sitting under covers on the stage, on the new patio.
I would like to hide the bins, shed and oil tank. We had thought of a metal screen or that new slatted fencing with a gate. Where there is a rusty fire pit, there used to be an above ground pond.
We think we have decided on porcelain tiles, either dark grey slate or wood effect.
I have attached some rough plans, excuse them, along with some photos, one of which I tried to collage. we have a landscaper booked for January.
My dilemma once we have a much large patio is:
What do we do with the slight slope (about 1ft higher), sleepers?
What do we do with the bits that are no longer grass? I worry we will be left with odd bits
Do we put in gravel beds? Large pebbles? A slate water feature?
Do we put stepping stones to get to the deck?
Sorry it has gone on a bit. I hope someone can guide me.
thank you
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Carolina
3 years ago
Sarah L
3 years agoPoppy Wild
3 years agoPoppy Wild
3 years agoPoppy Wild
3 years agoThis is one idea I really like, maybe without the water. I like the idea of mixing dark and light and could do it all with porcelain tiles
And this one, which appears to be decking.
Still no idea what do do with the 1ft slope thoughthanks
Poppy Wild
3 years agoI did eventually get it finished. We went all porcelain for patio. The ground was raised so easier to step out of patio doors. Still need to paint the decking or replace with composite.
Now to put the green back in as we removed most of plants. I want to give some life to the gravel covered membraned soil beds. Suggestions welcome for the back fence which is north facing. Have bought some 50cm tall pots for it, maybe bamboo to contain roots. Back planter currently is full of tulips, doesn't get any sun.Going to put herbs in the middle planter.
Would like a dwarf fruit tree, maybe evergreens too. Possibly alliums amongst some grasses.
Thanks to those who made suggestions.
Sarah L