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Chris Mcgarrigle
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Comments (16)Its a great space, the step up is not a problem ,I would use a deck in the garden center,covering both levels with a garden bed surround , with the step been at the front full width of the garden ,you really need to see a design on paper,I did a similar space a few years ago,and it worked out really well.having one level will give you space to entertain and have some pieces of outdoor furniture etc,the garden bed can be made to accommodate what ever you need plant wise.the beauty of a timber deck,is it can go straight over what you have ,just the garden area needs to be prepared.easy to construct, and is an all year space.It also keeps the garden simple and not to many different materials....See MoreGarden Advice- Any Ideas Greatful !!
Comments (18)Hi Joanna. Yes, in the first initial sketch the shaded area is lawn. Did some more sketches (excuse my funky carpet😄) with some variations on initial designs. However looking at your photos again the trampoline is a little larger than I thought it was so please take this into account. Best thing to do is try out different layouts by measuring and marking the ground. You can do this with pegs and string, spray paint, hosepipe, planks of wood, whatever you have to hand really 🙂. A good size for a patio is usually about 3 meters but it depends what you want so it’s a good idea to measure garden furniture etc. then have at least 60 cm extra space around it, then you can work it out from there. Also a good idea to collect images of gardens (google, Pinterest, Houzz, etc.) with styles you that appeal to you and note down what you like about them. Hot tub? Mmmmm, they’re quite expensive to install and need a good amount of upkeep so it depends how much use you think you’d get from it. I personally think no, because of its position it would be overlooked by neighbours but it’s entirely your choice. Anyway here’s my sketches (click photos to enlarge). Hopefully they’re self explanatory but remember they’re just to give you some ideas and feel free to plan things how you want them. Sketch 1 would probably the most suited for your needs. It’s quite adaptable and should be relatively easy for landscapers to achieve. Note the wide pathway and arch which are central to this design and be aware that it may leave you with a postage stamp sized lawn which you could choose to remove altogether and instead use large planting beds for greenery. Best of luck with your garden and if you have any plant query’s then myself, Sonia and other Houzzers may be able to help....See MoreGarden Path Ideas
Comments (6)Yes mii2, the deck is built onto the few pavers that form the ramp up from the lower patio to the lawn. Not ideal but they match the pavers of the lower patio (and are concreted in) so we just decided to leave those be and begin the new path from the top of that section. I wanted gravel as I thought it would be easier to manage the upward slope of the lawn from there but Mr doesn't like the idea of it against the pavers of the ramp (potential for slippage and being transferred onto the lawn by little bare feet etc!) The only other solution I thought of was setts or something similar so they could rise with slope of the lawn? Not sure....See MoreGarden ideas - stepped garden
Comments (6)A lot of organisations are now going against artificial grass as it is not good for the environment, it has a high carbon footprint. I've never been a fan for a long time, as Sonia said, more plastic..... Your garden has some nice existing planting already and it would be a shame to loose it. It would be worth getting a professional out for a consultation and maybe they would come up with some alternative ideas, and keep it "lower" maintenance but also a great place to unwind....See MoreIsla Cherry
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