Need some assistance with landscaping ideas...

last year

Hi All,

Wondering if anyone can assist with either landscaping recommendations or proposed ideas for the works.

We have the below plot, the garden area to the left of the plot we would like to potentially deck the paving and re-turf this area (covered over with topsoil during extension works).

The section to the rear of the plot... we are struggling for ideas, it's level bar a 1000 retaining wall that divides a top section housing a path.

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Jonathan
last year
I think you need to think about where your key windows and doors are and where you get the best sun and privacy.

Without knowing more it seems to me that the top garden is isolated from the main garden and perhaps opening it out to the main garden would make the overall garden look bigger and give you more sun.
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The Rooted Concept Garden Designs
last year
Hi there,

It is a good start to make a list of things that you would like from your garden (seating area in sun or shade and for how many people, vegetable growing area, kids playing area etc etc). The essence of a good garden design is to then locate each of these in their best spots (this will depend on things like garden aspect, micro climates etc) in a asthetically pleasing way.

I offer online garden design services (including a budget friendly sketch which is a simple hand drawn layout of my professional vision for your garde). Please have a look at my website if you are considering professional help with this and get it touch to discuss further.

www.therootedconceptgardendesign.co.uk

Deborah

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