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Small Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Andrew HeiserAndrew Heiser
Photo of a small nautical back patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
Landscape
Landscape
GCSF Pavers and LandscapeGCSF Pavers and Landscape
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in San Francisco with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Benches and Seating Areas
Benches and Seating Areas
Sargent's GardensSargent's Gardens
Shawn Fagan
Small traditional back patio in Other with a potted garden, brick paving and an awning.
Winter Container Gardens
Winter Container Gardens
AdornAdorn
Inspiration for a small front patio in Oklahoma City with a potted garden.
Our Projects
Our Projects
CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.CHRISTIE DUSTMAN & COMPANY INC.
Busy city streets and a small front yard footprint was the challenge in creating this urban get away.. The fence hides the direct view of pedestrians and vehicles passing by. A custom made planter box complete with irrigation allows for well tended plantings that can be altered year after year with ease.
LH Toronto Terrace
LH Toronto Terrace
J.C. Design Group Inc.J.C. Design Group Inc.
A downtown setting that meets the needs of the avid green thumb. The lounge set is made from the same material as a trampoline for maximum durability. The vertical planter on the stained slat wall allows for the owner to grow their own herbs and vegetables while living in the concrete jungle.
A beautiful raised garden design
A beautiful raised garden design
Brilliant Design ConceptsBrilliant Design Concepts
A beautiful garden design and construction completes the apartment renovation. We transformed the untidy bits and pieces garden area by demolishing the existing garden, installing new decking to lift the courtyard height to match the exterior sliding door height and building a raised garden bed planted out with a hardy and beautiful collection of Rhaphis Palms, Teddy Bear Magnolias and a selection of philodendrons and flax. Plant selection and design flickmacqueen garden design
Upstate New York Residence
Upstate New York Residence
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
Inspiration for a small contemporary back patio in New York with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 6
Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 6
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Vertical fence hiding air conditioners and other utilities
Design ideas for a small modern patio in New York with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Fulham Road
Fulham Road
Nicholas Ferris Photography LLCNicholas Ferris Photography LLC
Nicholas Ferris
Small contemporary back patio in London with a potted garden.
Eclectic Patio
Eclectic Patio
Small eclectic courtyard patio in Los Angeles with a potted garden, a pergola and concrete paving.
Winter Container Gardens
Winter Container Gardens
AdornAdorn
This is an example of a small front patio in Oklahoma City with a potted garden.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
Inspiration for a small bohemian side patio in Dallas with a potted garden, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Green Leaf LandscapingGreen Leaf Landscaping
Photo of a small contemporary back patio in Austin with a potted garden, decking and no cover.
Grand Army Plaza Terrace Gardens I
Grand Army Plaza Terrace Gardens I
Staghorn NYCStaghorn NYC
Staghorn NYC - Landscape design for the terraces of a high-floor residence at 1 Grand Army Plaza. Clients requested low maintenance and a modern aesthetic to match both the facade and interior. A simple color palette of white, gray, and greens. Flow-y ornamental grasses mingle with structural hardy cacti and evergreen trees.
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Contemporary Exterior Remodel - Vancouver Wa
Kashas Design | BuildKashas Design | Build
Small world-inspired back patio in Portland with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
Bowden House
Bowden House
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A courtyard garden in Cheshire. The garden features rendered walls with raised slatted cedar fencing, box balls, modern planting in a contemporary design, differing levels and climbers. The garden is used to relax and to entertain.
Projet Charles / Rénovation petite terrasse
Projet Charles / Rénovation petite terrasse
du Cray Rénovationdu Cray Rénovation
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard patio in Bordeaux with a potted garden.
Roseneath Patio
Roseneath Patio
HomescapesHomescapes
White washed pine seating, horizontal screening and native planting
Photo of a small contemporary side patio in Wellington with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Aménagement d'une terrasse urbaine
Aménagement d'une terrasse urbaine
Florian Préault | Concepteur & Coach PaysagisteFlorian Préault | Concepteur & Coach Paysagiste
Florian Préault
Small mediterranean patio in Paris with a potted garden and decking.

Small Patio with a Potted Garden 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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