Backyard/courtyard ideas.
Rog M
7 years ago
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Comments (6)Hi Richard The first thing to check then is what the rules are about putting anything on that roof. A deck there will have limits to avoid overlooking, and multi-story, issues with the neighbours (I have first-hand experience of these rules :-) ), which will establish a boundary of how far you can go. Then there is the fundamental structural question of what you can put on there. Then there's the question of what you can afford... For me, a simple and cheap option would be to put some tall plants/planter boxes toward the far edges of the roof, tiering to lower plants at the front. I'd take away the plants in front of the stairs at the garage, and have smaller/narrower plants up against that garage window wall to hide it, and also away from the side steps from your upper level. That makes the roof part of the garden view, and maximises the terrace area (remove encroaching plants), and hints at 'more' around the corner, down the steps. With a bit more money and appropriate permission, a deck on the roof gives you another whole space to play with. You'd have to work out where the best access to that roof deck would rise from, without losing too much of your current paved area. Connie's idea for a bridge could work well, but would seem to interfere with the access to the current paved area? With a lot more money, permission and some engineering, I'd be really tempted to build a deck on that roof and extend it full width right back to the house, at the same level as your door/windows! That way you bury the garage (and small terrace) under a much larger area, giving you heaps of options for creating spaces. You can use the old terrace then for storage (e.g. gardening materials always take up space, and more garden = more materials; compost heaps, worms, bikes, ...). Even if you can't take the deck all the way to the front/side of the garage, you can still create a whole new area there. And you can surround it with plants even if you can't build to the edges. I love spending other people's money :-)...See MoreNeed ideas for backyard makeover
Comments (18)Two plants I can suggest that I have chosen for my garden, are virtually unkillable, will grow in almost ANY soil or weather conditions & require little maintenance are: butterfly/african iris & Celtic Cascade tree. Both can be left to go a little wild for a natural look, or be cared for, to fit perfectly in a more formal garden. In regards to the iris, I removed my entire garden of mature, property damaging trees when I moved into my new house, but didn't want to wait years for a new mature garden, so I searched online for ppl selling/giving fully grown specimens away before they did renovations or re landscaped! The plants were a cinch to dig up, replant in my heavy clay soil & are thriving! I even cut some of them in half before planting and it didn't phase them!...See MoreNeed ideas for backyard extension
Comments (4)You have the ultimate blank canvas there and it is really all up to your tastes and budget! Here's an example of a side yard project we worked on. The steppers leading to a paved area could work for you. Also, an example of recycled planters for vegetables in a side courtyard. With the backyard, you have the opportunity to build a deck at your house floor level and extend it further than your existing roof cover. It looks like you have services or an easement along the rear boundary, which will determine how far off the boundary you will need the decking to be. You could have a 2.5m or so garden bed along the boundary to give you a row of plants for some softening and boundary screening. The block slopes away from the alfresco area so you may need to look at some low retaining walls to create a small level lawn area which then leads to the side of the house. Good luck with your project!...See MoreIdeas for my backyard entertainment area
Comments (2)Oh super helpful. I searched for Pool Houses but "Enclosed Pool Houses" have really filtered the designs I was looking for inspiration. Thanks! It's so important I find the right builder for this in my area. I've not had much luck in the past with contractors and really want a smooth build. Cheers!...See MoreRog M
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