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Sarah L
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Comments (14)I've done most of the above advice (got a Japanese Maple in the hidden corner thanks North Leeds), am training grapevines up the back wall, lots of biggish similar mixed planters, I have some tomato plants climbing up the left wall and they are providing interest. Plus lots of herbs as they add both nice smells and are useful for cooking. I just need to figure out something to do with the floor which is old, horrible, cracked concrete. I'm considering painting it in a patterned effect or just tiling it, Mediterranean style. Bigger planters look much better than the small ones I originally had, it adds more impact and obviously allows for bigger, leafier plants....See MoreGarden ideas for terraced garden
Comments (8)Hi Sue, thanks very much for your for your much appreciated comments, yes we now have realised that not trying too hard to cultivate this area and having a 'wild' element with meadow grass and a mown path is the best option. May I also ask you for advice regarding an old Box hedge we have on one of the terraced areas which has grown very thick and is quite high, we have tried to support it to tie it back in places but due to the position of our house we experience high winds at times and the hedge is really starting to lean over and it is quite a difficult hedge to continually trim and maintain. We are thinking of removing it in the winter as a 'project' and replacing it with a lower fence which we could then cover with climbing plants. Does this sound a good idea?...See Moresmall roof top garden ideas
Comments (1)You should investigate the strength of your terrace to work out how much weight it can handle- likely you can’t have large planters full of soil and trees so you will have to make weight choices- this means lower weight resin planters, half filled with soil and half filled with polystyrene. Plants that don’t mind less soil and therefore less moisture. You should also be realistic about the location- is it exposed? Will some large leaves plants get burned by wind? Will getting stuff in be inconvenient because of the size of stairwells? Then perhaps you could enlist a designer to help you with the planning and suggest a layout that helps with privacy, and lighting to create a lovely atmosphere. Your plan might well include a water feature to create sound to drown out urban noise, infrared heating, a watering system, and trellis/ fabric dividers/ glass screens or pergolas to create a room feel and help with privacy and subtle lighting that does not affect neighbours but creates a lovely atmosphere for entertaining. Short term I would ensure that the builder provides power and water to the garden area. You can search images for inspiration and gain clarity on what is possible weight wise and establish your budget. You should also have a plan should your garden need to be removed for maintenance to the roof....See MoreGarden layout ideas for bottom of garden/advice on waterlogged area
Comments (14)Hi Suzy, It is a very good idea to have a final plan for the garden and do it bit by bit as budget allows. Sometimes people try to do it all at once and it can lead to compromises in the quality of materials to make the budget go further. I think that raised beds will be a very good addition to your garden. I always say that amending a heavy clay soil should be the last option as it is time and money consuming and you need to repeat the procedure overtime. I think that either putting the planting in raised beds (which, if well thought of can be great additions to the garden, creating vertical interest, maybe acting as sections division and seating) or selecting the planting so that only plants that can tolerate this condition (roses are a good example) are used are much better options. Trellises in your case could not only work as sections divisions, but could also screen out the two sheds that you wish to have in your final garden, so probably a good idea. Layout-wise, in my opinion your curved borders do give your garden a nice shape, and creating paths that follow it somewhat would be a good idea. If you need any further help, I offer a completely online range of garden design services from sketches to garden plans with planting plan and 3D visuals. Do not hesitate to contact me in case you are interested to learn more about it. I wish you all the best with your garden, Deborah The Rooted Concept Garden Designs...See More
Isla Cherry
12 days agoChris Mcgarrigle
12 days ago
katlucy
12 days agoone option might be to pave around the middle play area, and have an all weather patio to the left of the steps. somewhere for adults to sit and watch the kids. the paving next to the grass and fence makes for less trimming of the edges. some sunken stepping stones perhaps if you dont want to walk around to the sheds, some bench storage seating for the smaller toys.
some sleepers next to the patio maybe will address the slope. Less grass to level out. shouldnt take too long to do…..
The ‘stumpery‘ below the wall would make good steps up to meet the patio?
Chris Mcgarrigle thanked katlucyChris Mcgarrigle
11 days ago
Sonia
11 days agoI think you could remove the grass at top of the garden (you can hire turf removing machines which cut it into sections for you to roll and reuse). Then level the ground manually with a rake, tread it down firmly with your feet and return the turf rolls back, or use new turf. Tiring work but not difficult. Have a look on YouTube for tutorials. I would create a path to the shed to one side so it doesn’t intrude on the lawn too much. I would also add some shrubs or trees for interest and it will help create a bit of shade.
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