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Green Patio Ideas and Designs

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The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)
The Secret Garden (Oakville, ON)
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
With the goal of enhancing the connection between interior and exterior, backyard and side yard, and natural and man-made features, Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd. drew on nature for inspiration. We worked around one of Oakville’s largest oak trees introducing curved braces and sculpted ends to an organic patio enhanced with wild bed lines tamed by a flagstone mowing strip. The result is a subtle layering of elements where each element effortlessly blends into the next. Linear structures bordered by manicured lawn and carefully planned perennials delineate the start of a dynamic and unbridled space. Pathways casually direct your steps to and from the pool area while the gentle murmur of the waterfall enhances the pervading peace of this outdoor sanctuary.
Organic Modern Outdoor Living
Organic Modern Outdoor Living
Sage Outdoor DesignsSage Outdoor Designs
Ed Gohlich Photography
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
InsideOut Design, Inc.InsideOut Design, Inc.
A few months after installation
Coble Field Brick Stamped Concrete Patio
Coble Field Brick Stamped Concrete Patio
Dexter BlockDexter Block
The New Stamped Concrete Patio Also Features A Block Fire Pit
Irregular Bluestone Patio
Irregular Bluestone Patio
DeMelo Brothers INCDeMelo Brothers INC
Rob DeMelo
Italian patio
Italian patio
Garden PacificGarden Pacific
Marie Gamboa
High Style Family Retreat
High Style Family Retreat
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
Chauncey Freeman
Classic Contemporary French Outdoor Seating
Classic Contemporary French Outdoor Seating
Matthew Murrey DesignMatthew Murrey Design
This Parisian influenced garden features a swimming pool, gas lanterns, trimmed hedges, and custom paving integrated with synthetic grass. Along the back of the pool, a nine foot tall focal wall showcases water curtains, glass mosaic tile, gas lanterns, and decorative pottery. Inside the covered patio, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and multiple seating areas were added for entertaining.
Modern Garden; Before and After
Modern Garden; Before and After
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
In the spring and fall the modern faux stone planters are filled with colorful annuals. In the summer they function as petite culinary gardens, with no bending or weeding required. Chosen for their distinctive bark and large thick leaves, the London Plane Trees provide privacy. To keep them from outgrowing the space the client has committed to a long-term pruning regimen to be performed by a qualified arborist
Great Plant Combinations
Great Plant Combinations
Le jardinetLe jardinet
Le jardinet
Dulwich§
Dulwich§
Abigail's GardensAbigail's Gardens
The finished garden, an abundance of plants compliment the design of this garden.
Color Amidst a Woodland
Color Amidst a Woodland
UserUser
A country casual sitting area was fashioned into the slope. Photo by William Healy
Michigan Pizza oven
Michigan Pizza oven
Daniel Lee DesignsDaniel Lee Designs
Outdoor Bistro environment in a natural setting
Lake Rabun Custom Homes
Lake Rabun Custom Homes
Envision WebEnvision Web
Stuart Wade, Envision Web Lake Rabun is the third lake out of six managed by the Georgia Power Company. Mathis Dam was completed in 1915, but the lake was not actually impounded until almost ten years late . This delay was due to construction of a mile long tunnel dug between the lake and the power generator at Tallulah Falls. By 1925 the lake became a haven for many residents of Atlanta, who would make the day long trip by car to enjoy the area. Lake Rabun at an elevation of 1689 feet , with a surface area of 835 acres and 25 miles of , is the second largest lake in the six lake chain. While not as large as Lake Burton, Rabun offers water skiing, fishing, and wonderful afternoon cruises.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Scapes IncorporatedScapes Incorporated
Weiuca
Weiuca
Bennett Design & LandscapeBennett Design & Landscape
Modern pergola with firepit, bluestone terrace and walkway to compliment the pool area.
Modern Moroccan Roof Top
Modern Moroccan Roof Top
Alexandra Lauren Interior DesignAlexandra Lauren Interior Design
Secluded Comfort
Secluded Comfort
Phase One LandscapesPhase One Landscapes
Green Oaks Atherton
Green Oaks Atherton
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Wild Timber 1
Wild Timber 1
Holloway Company Inc.Holloway Company Inc.
Designed & Built by Holloway Company Inc.

Green Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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