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very small yard -garden

2 months ago

Hi

We have a very small concrete rectangle shaped yard - just over 6x3 meters. We would like to design it with as many features as possible including artificial grass, some decking/paving, a raised flower bed, a water feature and some seating space. Does anyone have any leads pointers advice ideas or a picture of such a garden please?

Many thanks

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Studio 84 Interiors
2 months ago
Hey! There are many options of what to do, but a good way to start is to imagine how you would you use it - e.g for meals, as a playground, to sit and relax…

If you could send a photo it would help to understand the context a bit better.

Anyway, here are some inspiring photos for you :)
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Jonathan
2 months ago
The above pictures proves that by adding tall planting you make the space feel bigger. Plants are super to look out onto and help privacy too.
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betty
Original Author
2 months ago
Thank you. I do want the artificial grass because I love grass, I would really prefer real but we only can't use real because being the yard is so small it'll constantly trek the mud right into my house.

Any leads where to buy or how to build? I'm not shop savvy
minnie101
2 months ago
I’d look for designs you like and then ask a local landscape gardener to replicate, most should be able to do this. Personally given the size I’d start with the seating you want and plan around that. If the landscaper can’t do the actual planting you will probably find many local nurseries can and can advise on planting depending on soil/orientation etc.

i agree no fake grass and some tall skinny planting. A mirror could also help make it feel a lot bigger. If you have walls I’d consider a wall hung water feature so as not to encroach on the floor space. Do also look at the lighting, my garden starts next month, I’m as far as downlighting dining and uplighting trees, patio etc yet tbd!
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