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Patio with a Potted Garden and Brick Paving Ideas and Designs

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Urban Frenzy
Urban Frenzy
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The loveseat and pergola provide a shady resting spot behind the garage in this city garden.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
English Garden in the Bay Area
English Garden in the Bay Area
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Medium sized traditional back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and a pergola.
Downtown Charleston Courtyard Garden
Downtown Charleston Courtyard Garden
John Tarkany Associates, Inc.John Tarkany Associates, Inc.
Trellis, brick raised beds, and raised patio details.
Photo of a small traditional courtyard patio in Charleston with a potted garden and brick paving.
Traditional Patio
Traditional Patio
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard patio in Chicago with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Reportage
Reportage
Sandblomman interiorSandblomman interior
Marie Sandblom Rudsvik
Inspiration for a small mediterranean patio in Malmo with brick paving, a pergola and a potted garden.
House 22 Mount Hawthorn
House 22 Mount Hawthorn
Kensington DesignKensington Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Perth with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Country House
Country House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Photo of a large classic back patio in New York with a potted garden and brick paving.
Waconia
Waconia
Waconia Landscaping Co.Waconia Landscaping Co.
Photos by Waconia Landscaping Co
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio in Minneapolis with brick paving, a potted garden and a roof extension.
Spring Container Pot Gardens in Winnetka, IL.
Spring Container Pot Gardens in Winnetka, IL.
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Beautiful Spring outdoor pot and planter container garden in Winnetka, IL. by Schmechtig Landscapes
Expansive Spaces with Planters
Expansive Spaces with Planters
Deco PlantersDeco Planters
Inspiration for a large classic front patio in New York with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Englesby House
Englesby House
LandshapesLandshapes
Designed in 1914 by Wilder and White, Architects, of New York City, the original owner of this property was Dr. William Englesby. In 1956 the house was willed to the University of Vermont. It served as a dormitory for twenty-seven women students until the new president of UVM, John Fey, arrived in 1958 and the university remodeled the house to serve as his residence. It has since been occupied by succeeding UVM presidents. This was an intriguing space to design due to the rarity of such a large garden in the city. We installed a front walk with a ramp from pavers and custom cut bluestone. We carried this look to the back of the house by installing a paver patio with bluestone inlay along with some steps. Colorful plantings completed the area and gave it an elegant feel.
Twin Lakes Outdoor Living
Twin Lakes Outdoor Living
Canin Associates' Architecture StudioCanin Associates' Architecture Studio
Jeremy Flowers Photography
Medium sized traditional back patio in Orlando with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Christiancy Residence
Christiancy Residence
TRE ArchitectureTRE Architecture
Phillip Ritterman
Medium sized mediterranean back patio in San Diego with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Cedar Landing and Stairs to Patio, Veneer Stone Counter
Cedar Landing and Stairs to Patio, Veneer Stone Counter
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with brick paving, a pergola and a potted garden.
Cape Cod in the Burbs
Cape Cod in the Burbs
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
This was a Illinois Landscape Contractors Excellence in Landscape Awards, Gold Award wining project in 2008. This home was also featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden walk.
Hillsborough Cottage
Hillsborough Cottage
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
Design ideas for a classic back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Our Work
Our Work
Lighthouse Landscape, LLCLighthouse Landscape, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back patio in Boston with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
AussenRäume
AussenRäume
Studio b8Studio b8
Verglaste Terrassenüberdachung mit Abschattung von JoKa
Photo of a traditional back patio in Hamburg with a potted garden, brick paving and an awning.
Our Residential Work
Our Residential Work
Dave Purdy Landscape Services IncDave Purdy Landscape Services Inc
Inspiration for a small back patio in Columbus with a potted garden and brick paving.
Landscaping
Landscaping
SAM'S LAWN TREE & LANDSCAPINGSAM'S LAWN TREE & LANDSCAPING
Photo of a medium sized back patio in Seattle with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.

Patio with a Potted Garden and Brick Paving 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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