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Patio with a Potted Garden and Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Patio and Walkway Installation in Fort Worth, TX
Patio and Walkway Installation in Fort Worth, TX
Brothers Landscape ServicesBrothers Landscape Services
The client just moved into the house, wanted to make something fun and purposeful out of this empty space in his backyard. After design after and redesign, we nailed the clients' vision AND fit it into his budget. The project turned out great, this project was also done with no customer contact and the estimate was done virtually.
Реализация проекта 2021 г.
Реализация проекта 2021 г.
Ландшафтный дизайн.Ландшафтный дизайн.
Установка ограждения "Гардис"
Inspiration for a large classic courtyard patio with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Gabrielle Voinot
Inspiration for a contemporary front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a pergola.
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
L'élégance d'une maison contemporaine de caractère
MAS PROVENCEMAS PROVENCE
Gabrielle Voinot
Photo of a contemporary front patio in Marseille with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a pergola.
Silverdal III
Silverdal III
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Eva Bengtsson
Design ideas for a medium sized back patio in Stockholm with a potted garden, decomposed granite and an awning.
Rear Yard Reno
Rear Yard Reno
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard that had an old patio that was installed incorrectly years previous. They wanted as maintenance free as possible but with a definite budget in mind. Lastly, they wanted to begin to grow a lot of vegetables at home and therefore wanted some raised cedar planters to suit their needs. We utilized rundle for the bedding areas and concrete edges for ease of maintaining the property in their retirement years. Great project!!
sliding door reapair
sliding door reapair
Smooth SlidersSmooth Sliders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Miami with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.
Silverdal III
Silverdal III
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Eva Bengtsson
Design ideas for a medium sized back patio in Stockholm with a potted garden, decomposed granite and an awning.
Marina Villa, Abu Dhabi
Marina Villa, Abu Dhabi
TerraVerde Dubai, UAETerraVerde Dubai, UAE
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Other with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.
Oasis Africano en Madrid
Oasis Africano en Madrid
Onoka StudioOnoka Studio
Fernando Checa Manrique de Lara - Onoka Studio
Modern front patio in Madrid with a potted garden, decomposed granite and a roof extension.
Silverdal III
Silverdal III
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Eva Bengtsson
Medium sized scandi back patio in Stockholm with a potted garden, decomposed granite and an awning.
West Melton Home
West Melton Home
Byres Building GroupByres Building Group
Design ideas for a large rural courtyard patio in Christchurch with a potted garden, decomposed granite and no cover.

Patio with a Potted Garden and Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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