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Traditional Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Great Gardens | Hinsdale, IL
Great Gardens | Hinsdale, IL
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The upper level dining space contrasts with the lower level social space, which is more formal and traditional in its presence.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Patio Planter
Patio Planter
Urban Dirt Gardening CompanyUrban Dirt Gardening Company
Seasonal greens and veggies complete with drip irrigation and timer. Low maintenance for chefs and kitchen staff.
Inspiration for a small traditional courtyard patio in Dallas 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.
Spring & Summer Containers
Spring & Summer Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Residential Landscape Containers. Planters add color and texture to this design which is dominated by stone.
Design ideas for a small classic back patio in Chicago with a potted garden and brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Nature's CallNature's Call
Small classic back patio in Wilmington with a potted garden, no cover and natural stone paving.
Familiengarten
Familiengarten
Jensen LandschaftsarchitektenJensen Landschaftsarchitekten
Jensen landschaftsarchitekten, Timm
Photo of a large traditional back patio in Hamburg with no cover and a potted garden.
Terri Interlocking Paver Patio
Terri Interlocking Paver Patio
UserUser
The back view of the homeowner's new interlocking paver patio with built in bench seating. All plants are drought-tolerant and low maintenance.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in Other with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
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.
Diagonal Lattice Fence
Diagonal Lattice Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back patio in New York with a potted garden and no cover.
French Chateau
French Chateau
Michael Hershenson ArchitectsMichael Hershenson Architects
Tony Soluri Photography
This is an example of a large classic back patio in Chicago with a potted garden, natural stone paving and no cover.
Details
Details
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard patio in New York with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Henderson
Henderson
Mavrek DevelopmentMavrek Development
Medium sized traditional patio in Chicago with a potted garden.
container gardens
container gardens
City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front patio in Providence with a potted garden, brick paving and a roof extension.
Garden for a Gardener
Garden for a Gardener
UserUser
Inspiration for a large classic back patio in Seattle with a potted garden, gravel and no cover.
Raised Patio
Raised Patio
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Minneapolis with concrete paving and a potted garden.
Lawton Wood
Lawton Wood
UserUser
Fall and Summer photographs of containers designed for a longtime client.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in Seattle with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
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
Flower Garden
Flower Garden
Greenleaf LandscapeGreenleaf Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in New York with a potted garden, concrete slabs and no cover.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Pawel Paniczko Architectural PhotographyPawel Paniczko Architectural Photography
This is an example of a classic back patio in Manchester with a potted garden, concrete paving and no cover.
Melissa's backyard
Melissa's backyard
Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.
Picture taken around sunset time, lighting can make a big difference to accent different materials in the landscape areas. Wet seal pavers patio and Bbq island with a pergola cover Bruno Adaro

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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