Garden design, garden planning, garden layout, planting plants and planting schemes

Making more Patio for more Sun

Posted on July 17th, 2010

A sunny area but no Patio to enjoy the Sun

Mark out area for new Patio

Excavate area, instal and compact Hardcore sub-base (foundation)

Probably to be found in every garden, a sunny spot away from main Patio which seems to get lots of sun but for some reason has no Patio!  Here’s a quick ‘how to..’  and get more Patio space for more sun enjoyment. The Patio stone featured here is Limestone.

Installation of the New Limestone Patio is well advanced

Completed Patio is greeted by a shower of rain

Limestone Patios – a dark and distinctive appeal

Posted on July 14th, 2010

Limestone paving may not be quite as popular as the more lighter tones of Sandstone, but unquestionably Limestone is a beautiful example of natural paving. Similar to all natural paving which when wet, the colours appear much more vibrant, but few will match the distinctive appeal of Limestone.  The bold dark tones of natural Limestone are perhaps more evocative of a modern urban design but are reminiscent of a bolder and more confident colour scheme and a perfect contrast to the brighter colour palettes of planting and lawn areas.

And because of its natural darker tones, Limestone paving also has the distinct advantage of reduced maintenance and less cleaning.

GARDEN PATIOS – PATIO GARDENS

Posted on August 18th, 2009

Sandstone (Ravena)

Granite (Grey)

Sandstone (Mint)

Limestone

Granite (Yellow)

When it comes to deciding which and what type of patio, many people focus on colour. Yes a very important factor but so too is choice of stone, area size and levels. Bright warm colours are very popular, but others prefer rich hot colours whilst the neutral contemporary colours are becoming increasingly more popular. If colour is the most important feature of the Patio area this will largely determine which stone you may select.

Sandstone (Mint)

Granite (Grey)

Sandstone (Mint)

Sandstone (Ravena)

Nothing compares to the natural beauty of sandstone paving for patio areas. Slight variance in tones, even the presence of fossils are vividly revealed after a shower of rain and during sunny spells the results are a light and inviting space to be. Natural stone paving provides an enduring sense of style, is extremely hardwearing and very easy to maintain in optimum condition.

Here are some examples of the more popular choices. For more examples see: www.owenchubblandscapers.com/patios 

Granite (Grey)

Sandstone (Mint)

Sandstone (Mint)

Sandstone (Mint)

Granite (Grey)

Sandstone (Mint)

Limestone Patios and Terraced Garden Design

Posted on April 24th, 2009

Another earlier project this time from 2008 and a good example in the practical use of levels and line to create an open aspect to the overall garden layout. The varying heights and finishes in original boundary walls have been concealed by the weatherboard wall cladding boldly painted in ebony. The colour is also evident in the choice of stone, in this instance natural limestone and specimen plants (including Olive tree and the trained mature Photinia on espalier frame)  are carefully combined to add visual interest and sparkle to the garden.

Overall the small lawn area makes a significant verdant contribution to the overall bold urban design of this garden. Other site works included relocation of oil tank to opposite end and hidden behind screening and the regained space provided a valuable alternative patio area at the upper level.