Paver layout design
I am wanting to put pavers down in the area in picture one below, should I put them in a square pattern or in a Dimond pattern? I was going to put mondo grass between the pavers as well, the alfresco tiles that are looking at the pavers are 600x600 in a square pattern lay out, the area that I want to do is 4500mm x 2300mm, I was looking at 400mm square pavers are these pavers the right size for this area or would bigger pavers look better given the area is only small? And what pattern to lay them in, square or Dimond pattern? The first picture is the area I have to do the second pic is what I was hoping it will look like when finished.
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mummabwown
8 years ago
LouieT
8 years agoHi nurri, I see you love the tropical and lush style of landscaping. The area you ask about is not large so if you want the look of diamond pavers with mondo grass probably the 400mm paver with the diamond pattern could work. Is this part of a larger area that you want to include in a themed garden? Most landscape centres offer a design service or you could plot the whole area to be done first of all on a graph paper.
Most important is to plan the basic ground layout including natural features, retaining walls, steps, fences, pergolas and the like, then apply a theme eg colours, style (formal/bush/tropical/classic etc) planting (formal/bush/tropical etc) so that the story is incorporated throughout your whole garden space, thus creating a sense of connection, hopefully with your home too.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agokooky_karen
8 years agoFirstly - what you plant between the pavers depends on where you live.
Secondly - the area is small - does it have a lot of traffic? If not, then smaller pavers would look good with a ground cover like a moss or Corica Mint (see picture). However, if you choose to have large (600 x 600) pavers in square, then I think Dwarf Mondo would be fine.
Also, take a look at this Houzz article from a few years ago. https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/plants-for-your-pathway-stsetivw-vs~562604
nurri thanked kooky_karen
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