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Patio with a Vegetable Patch and a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Flowering Shade
Flowering Shade
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The roof extension covering the front doorstep of the south-facing home needs help cooling the space. Western Redbud is a beautiful way to do just that.
Arun Landscapes - Project Value £20,000 - £35,000 - Winner
Arun Landscapes - Project Value £20,000 - £35,000 - Winner
The Association of Professional LandscapersThe Association of Professional Landscapers
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse back patio in Berkshire with a living wall and concrete paving.
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Pro Colour Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Santa Ynez Ranch
Santa Ynez Ranch
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a rustic patio in Santa Barbara with concrete paving, a pergola and a vegetable patch.
Modern Planter Beds
Modern Planter Beds
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
We installed a raised garden bed made of redwood with individual timed sprinklers. This is a great contemporary garden with minimal upkeep.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back patio in Orange County with a vegetable patch, no cover and concrete slabs.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The informal seating area in the front yard invites the gardener to rest in vibrant Blu Dot 'Hot Mesh' furniture amidst lush columnar apple trees, ceramic pots, and custom sculptural Corten steel beds hosting vegetables and dwarf blueberry shrubs. A seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone contains the space, punctuated by a large 'Windsor' boulder with native Polypodium californicum ferns at its feet. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Raised Garden Bed
Raised Garden Bed
Oakford Home FurnishingsOakford Home Furnishings
This client requested a two tiered raised vegetable garden for his Philadelphia row home. Photo shows the finished project.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back patio in Philadelphia with a vegetable patch and no cover.
Blackheath Tranquil Retreat
Blackheath Tranquil Retreat
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Julia Cody
Traditional patio in London with a living wall and no cover.
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Rooftop Gardens and Urban Farming
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
San Francisco Rooftop Urban Garden. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Photo of a small modern courtyard patio in San Francisco with decking, a roof extension and a living wall.
Backyard
Backyard
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This luxurious backyard with a hot tub that overflows into the lavish pool was designed luxury living in mind.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back patio in Phoenix with a living wall, natural stone paving and a gazebo.
Pergola Garden
Pergola Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back patio in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Ferme à Orgeval
Ferme à Orgeval
UserUser
stephen clement
Large country courtyard patio in Rennes with natural stone paving, a living wall and no cover.
English Patio
English Patio
European Design InteriorsEuropean Design Interiors
Photo: Bruce Miller Photography
Photo of a small classic back patio in Miami with natural stone paving, no cover and a living wall.
Country Farmhouse Gathering
Country Farmhouse Gathering
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a small rural back patio in Bridgeport with gravel, a vegetable patch and no cover.
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
Birchgrove - Tiny Courtyard
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
Photos by Katrine Mardini
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a living wall.
Green Street
Green Street
Daedalus Design BuildDaedalus Design Build
View from driveway of green wall and mahogany deck stair Kyle Born
Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Philadelphia with a living wall, brick paving and no cover.
Pacific Heights Family Home
Pacific Heights Family Home
Angus McCaffreyAngus McCaffrey
Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a contemporary patio in San Francisco with a living wall.
60th Pl. Burr Ridge, IL
60th Pl. Burr Ridge, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a traditional patio in Chicago with natural stone paving, a living wall and a gazebo.
Victorian Edible Garden - South Pasadena
Victorian Edible Garden - South Pasadena
ecocentrix landscape architectureecocentrix landscape architecture
John Feldman | Photographer
Design ideas for a traditional back patio in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and a pergola.
TANK 2012 Client photographs
TANK 2012 Client photographs
Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLCLynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC
These photographs were taken of the roof deck (May 2012) by our client and show the wonderful planting and how truly green it is up on a roof in the midst of industrial/commercial Chelsea. There are also a few photos of the clients' adorable cat Jenny within the space.

Patio with a Vegetable Patch and a Living Wall 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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