What to do with this garden space?
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So a bit of context before the ask;
Moved into this house about 11 months ago. It was a probate sale, and hadn’t been looked after for about 2 years. The garden was so overgrown we didn’t really know what we had before purchase.
It’s a 1920’s property, which needs renovating which is where most of our effort over the last year has gone. Now the weather is improving (and pending potential extension) we are turning our focus to the outside. The garden extends approximately 50 metres, with a quite significant level change down to the lawn. Whilst it was overgrown, we have cut down the worst of the out of control shrubs and found its got hard landscaping down its full length.
We have this area between the lawn and flowerbed, which feels like wasted space, but not sure what would be best to put here. Pictures may help…
This is the view from lawn to the house, the area in question is probably 3 x 10 metres or so, and has the steps which run to the right of it. There is quite a drop from the area to lawn, approx 2 metres in height.
It’s quite a useful size space, but can’t help thinking it needs something. Initially I was thinking paving it, or decking for additional seating, but we have a large patio, which as house is south facing gets plenty of sun, so doesn’t feel like the best use of space.
Any suggestions? We could look at tidying and planting it, but that seems bit too generic and basic…
Moved into this house about 11 months ago. It was a probate sale, and hadn’t been looked after for about 2 years. The garden was so overgrown we didn’t really know what we had before purchase.
It’s a 1920’s property, which needs renovating which is where most of our effort over the last year has gone. Now the weather is improving (and pending potential extension) we are turning our focus to the outside. The garden extends approximately 50 metres, with a quite significant level change down to the lawn. Whilst it was overgrown, we have cut down the worst of the out of control shrubs and found its got hard landscaping down its full length.
We have this area between the lawn and flowerbed, which feels like wasted space, but not sure what would be best to put here. Pictures may help…
This is the view from lawn to the house, the area in question is probably 3 x 10 metres or so, and has the steps which run to the right of it. There is quite a drop from the area to lawn, approx 2 metres in height.
It’s quite a useful size space, but can’t help thinking it needs something. Initially I was thinking paving it, or decking for additional seating, but we have a large patio, which as house is south facing gets plenty of sun, so doesn’t feel like the best use of space.
Any suggestions? We could look at tidying and planting it, but that seems bit too generic and basic…
OutInTheShed said:
We find it's nice to have a choice of seating areas, like if it's too hot on your sunny patio, you could move to the lower shady area.
I'd be thinking about how it looks from indoors, you could look to get plants with some colour through the seasons.
Can’t see it from indoors due to the height drop from the house, it’s a good few metres lower, so planting would need to be pretty high to be seen. I'd be thinking about how it looks from indoors, you could look to get plants with some colour through the seasons.
Good point about the shade though, we could combine new paving with a pergola for added interest
It’s going to need a lot of clearing. Probably some compost to perk up the soil. Then work out if it’s shady/sunny, wet/dry and search the internet for plants you like. There are loads of online sellers. If online isn’t your thing go to a good garden centre and ask for advice about plants.
We have a seating area among wide flower beds at the end of our garden. It is a glorious place to sit on a warm morning and have a cup of coffee. You watch the bees keeping busy and listen to the birds and it’s just far enough from the house for the WiFi not to work. You’ll need to do regular gardening but it needn’t be anything too ownerous. It need not cost a fortune either.
We have a seating area among wide flower beds at the end of our garden. It is a glorious place to sit on a warm morning and have a cup of coffee. You watch the bees keeping busy and listen to the birds and it’s just far enough from the house for the WiFi not to work. You’ll need to do regular gardening but it needn’t be anything too ownerous. It need not cost a fortune either.
Shappers24 said:
So a bit of context before the ask;
Moved into this house about 11 months ago. It was a probate sale, and hadn t been looked after for about 2 years. The garden was so overgrown we didn t really know what we had before purchase.
It s a 1920 s property, which needs renovating which is where most of our effort over the last year has gone. Now the weather is improving (and pending potential extension) we are turning our focus to the outside. The garden extends approximately 50 metres, with a quite significant level change down to the lawn. Whilst it was overgrown, we have cut down the worst of the out of control shrubs and found its got hard landscaping down its full length.
We have this area between the lawn and flowerbed, which feels like wasted space, but not sure what would be best to put here. Pictures may help
This is the view from lawn to the house, the area in question is probably 3 x 10 metres or so, and has the steps which run to the right of it. There is quite a drop from the area to lawn, approx 2 metres in height.
It s quite a useful size space, but can t help thinking it needs something. Initially I was thinking paving it, or decking for additional seating, but we have a large patio, which as house is south facing gets plenty of sun, so doesn t feel like the best use of space.
Any suggestions? We could look at tidying and planting it, but that seems bit too generic and basic
on the pond theme as you have a nice high back drop utilise it excavate to top of the steps Moved into this house about 11 months ago. It was a probate sale, and hadn t been looked after for about 2 years. The garden was so overgrown we didn t really know what we had before purchase.
It s a 1920 s property, which needs renovating which is where most of our effort over the last year has gone. Now the weather is improving (and pending potential extension) we are turning our focus to the outside. The garden extends approximately 50 metres, with a quite significant level change down to the lawn. Whilst it was overgrown, we have cut down the worst of the out of control shrubs and found its got hard landscaping down its full length.
We have this area between the lawn and flowerbed, which feels like wasted space, but not sure what would be best to put here. Pictures may help
This is the view from lawn to the house, the area in question is probably 3 x 10 metres or so, and has the steps which run to the right of it. There is quite a drop from the area to lawn, approx 2 metres in height.
It s quite a useful size space, but can t help thinking it needs something. Initially I was thinking paving it, or decking for additional seating, but we have a large patio, which as house is south facing gets plenty of sun, so doesn t feel like the best use of space.
Any suggestions? We could look at tidying and planting it, but that seems bit too generic and basic
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AI is really amazing isn’t it? You’d have paid a fortune for those not so long ago. However, they can look daunting/expensive. If you look at what you have already you shouldn’t need too many expensive materials. Clear the weeds, clean up the stone and then see what you’ve got. It has the makings of a great space.
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