Backyard : Entertainment & Garden

* is there a dwarf frangipani to grow in pots?

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* consider cut-outs in verandah covering to allow enough light when sky overcast (maybe must be closable to accommodate height of summer)

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* out of sight & protected from the elements * maybe have a pull-out table so gas braai is portable * built-in seating around perimeter good for entertaining

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* find ways to make outdoors more fun for M & M * lemongrass, mint, lavender & cedar planks deter mosquitoes!

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* dartboard good for games room or outdoors

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* like seating btw flower boxes

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* round shape better than square?

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* if using gravel, good idea to line edges with paving stone (round or square shape)

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* good for levels - retaining wall becomes seating

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* more sunken/build wall to protect from wind

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* if this were a fire pit, could make table to fit over it for summer & in winter move table to the side & use as table * round, square or rectangular fire pit?

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* tool/bike shed practical to have sliding doors. Bottom of garden or closer to house?

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* can claim from

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* Tree Aloe - takes long to grow but is drought & cold tolerant, nice visual impact

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* round or oval containers best for growing herbs & veg (no wasted cnr space)

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* good idea to have planters at different heights eg tomatoes need trellis so will go lower

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* old concrete troughs on custom-made frames great for herb garden ... not too deep & good for the back

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