20 Patios That Incorporate Lush Planting
Creating a paved area outside doesn’t have to mean banishing greenery to the back of the garden, as these designs prove
Sarah Alcroft
23 March 2022
Houzz UK Editorial Team
A hard surface outside the back door is useful for siting a table and chairs, and creating an area that doesn’t get muddy, but there’s no reason we can’t make room for greenery, too. Bringing plants right up to the house not only creates seclusion, it invites that important connection to nature into your home, giving you the chance to enjoy your planting year-round.
Whether you weave plants in between flags, create raised beds near the house, or simply dot a terrace with pots, make your patio a leafy haven. Take a look at these varied designs for inspiration.
Whether you weave plants in between flags, create raised beds near the house, or simply dot a terrace with pots, make your patio a leafy haven. Take a look at these varied designs for inspiration.
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Are you inspired to bring planting up to the back of the house? Or have you already? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments.
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These are all beautiful. Any suggestions for bringing the planting up to the house when you have a raised patio area?
Very small overlooked garden - enveloping ourselves in a staggered glade of trees, pots, trellis, clematis, climbing roses and lots of huge hydrangeas. Bins hidden behind shed
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