Patio dilemma - what would you do?
In the years when bartering was the norm, 40+ years ago my husband laid a patio with old house bricks. (second photo)
I loved it, especially as it aged and we could move the swing and table and chairs around when we felt like a change.
Recently, we extended (see top photo), using the old patio bricks elsewhere. I wish I had kept them to re-lay as a patio.
How do I make a new patio that is permeable and has a surface that will support a swing seat (like the old one) and new dining furniture?
The new area is about 45 sq m, or 21' x 22'. South facing.
Bricks and paving stones will probably be too expensive now (bring back the old days!)
I wondered about moss, or a camomile lawn, or a mix of grass and some sort of paving to keep the cost reasonable.
Any suggestions or comments gratefully received and considered.
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2 months agoI love a mix of gravel with slabs or sleepers and planting close to the house to create a little oasis. Something like this...
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