If that was mine, I'd get a pergola/screen of some kind round that patio, some climbers for it, and for the fence too, which would hide the rather odd arrangement of timber at it's base, and a path to access it. You'll end up with a very worn area of turf otherwise, if you use it a lot. It look as if it isn't very private, so that would give you privacy when sitting/dining there too. Some beds cut into the turf would give the whole area a more cohesive look, and offer more scope for planting. Plants are easier to maintain in the ground, unless you want things which don't suit your soil type. I'm not convinced that turf has been very well laid. I hope it's had plenty of watering to get it settled in. Looks quite uneven to me, unless it's just the photos. Was the ground well prepped and levelled/raked before laying? Easy enough to amend next year though, if it is
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We are only overlooked by our immediate neighbour as we are a corner plot although we did think about some decorative railing drilled into the back of the patio area as a safety thing for drunk adults. Its still something undecided on but a good suggestion to consider to bring height and colour to that area.
The odd arrangement of wood at the bottom of the fence is because if how high the garden originally was. If they were removed it would show the supporting structure of my drive. The fencing will be levelled off next year by us it has been decided to make it look better.
Im just bad at taking photos. The grass is level apart from one bit where its sunk down a fraction naturally and where i trod on a bit putting the sprinkler down.
Going to have to try to convince the husband to dig up some lawn i think.
Most Acers can be kept potted, but they need the right care to be at their best.
The ones you buy in supermarkets and DIY stores etc, are among the easier ones [for obvious reasons] but make sure you do your research on care. The siting of them is one of the most important factors, as well as watering adequately, plus good drainage.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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It look as if it isn't very private, so that would give you privacy when sitting/dining there too. Some beds cut into the turf would give the whole area a more cohesive look, and offer more scope for planting. Plants are easier to maintain in the ground, unless you want things which don't suit your soil type.
I'm not convinced that turf has been very well laid. I hope it's had plenty of watering to get it settled in. Looks quite uneven to me, unless it's just the photos. Was the ground well prepped and levelled/raked before laying? Easy enough to amend next year though, if it is
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Im just bad at taking photos. The grass is level apart from one bit where its sunk down a fraction naturally and where i trod on a bit putting the sprinkler down.
Going to have to try to convince the husband to dig up some lawn i think.
The ones you buy in supermarkets and DIY stores etc, are among the easier ones [for obvious reasons] but make sure you do your research on care. The siting of them is one of the most important factors, as well as watering adequately, plus good drainage.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...