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Traditional Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Pottery BarnPottery Barn
Photo of a classic side patio in Sacramento with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Magnolia Residence- Hillside Renovation
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Garden Design By Kim Rooney Landscape architect, Client designed planting in containers, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle Washington. This photo was taken by Eva Blanchard Photography.
Wandsworth refurbishment
Wandsworth refurbishment
Abstract Renovations LtdAbstract Renovations Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Downtown Charleston Courtyard Garden
Downtown Charleston Courtyard Garden
John Tarkany Associates, Inc.John Tarkany Associates, Inc.
Historic courtyard garden, bench and brick encased garden details.
Photo of a small classic courtyard patio in Charleston with a potted garden and brick paving.
Formal Roots
Formal Roots
Carolina Landscape, Inc.Carolina Landscape, Inc.
Small classic courtyard patio in Charleston with a potted garden and brick paving.
Stone & Paver Patios
Stone & Paver Patios
Atlanta Porch & PatioAtlanta Porch & Patio
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Atlanta with a potted garden, brick paving and no cover.
Square Lattice Fence & Scalloped Gate with Arbor
Square Lattice Fence & Scalloped Gate with Arbor
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
Paver Patio with Cedar Pergola, Veneer Stone Columns, Swing
Paver Patio with Cedar Pergola, Veneer Stone Columns, Swing
Archadeck of Central IowaArchadeck of Central Iowa
Harold Cross, Archadeck of Central Iowa
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and a pergola.
Medina mid-century modern
Medina mid-century modern
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
Medium sized classic courtyard patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Brooklyn Garden with Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchen & Lush Plantings
Brooklyn Garden with Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchen & Lush Plantings
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
When we first saw this Brooklyn patio garden, it didn’t have a lot of room for plantings that were within arm’s reach. Our re-design included multi-level paver retaining walls that could hold a lush, varied assortment of new plantings. We really enjoyed personalizing the plantings for our client on this project. Since she is a doula, who assists women during childbirth, she specifically requested herbs that she could use to help the pregnant women she treats. We love the idea of her going out to the garden to take clippings to make teas and baths for her patients to help ease their bodies and minds. Read more about our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Center Street Residence 1
Center Street Residence 1
Berg Landscape Architects, Inc.Berg Landscape Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional courtyard patio in Salt Lake City with a potted garden and gravel.
Classico Patio
Classico Patio
Inspiration for a classic back patio in London with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
An expansive patio with a floating architectural pergola, built-in flower planters, and vibrant colors in furniture and accessories.
Large classic patio in Chicago with a potted garden, concrete paving and a pergola.
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.
Contemporary Cottage Addition
Contemporary Cottage Addition
Studio3 Design, Inc.Studio3 Design, Inc.
Kelly Vorves and Diana Barbatti
Medium sized classic side patio in San Francisco with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Flagstone Patio with Natural Stone Planters
Flagstone Patio with Natural Stone Planters
Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.
Flagstone Patio with raised stone planters
This is an example of a medium sized classic back patio in Toronto with no cover, a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living Space
Sherrie Nord-Wieczorek Interior DesignSherrie Nord-Wieczorek Interior Design
This beautiful addition to a 1960's home added covered entertaining space. With new pool decking, furnishings, landscaping, and a firepit this area is now an outdoor retreat!
Lake Forest Mosaic House
Lake Forest Mosaic House
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Lake Forest Mosaic House designed by prominent American architect Henry Ives Cobb, in 1882. Grounds designed and constructed by Arrow Land+Structures, in 2016.
Smith
Smith
UserUser
This is an example of an expansive classic courtyard patio in Miami with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Greenleaf LandscapeGreenleaf Landscape
Designed by Susan Garon Smith
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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