Concrete base leftover

HeyHo! · August 2023

In the corner of the gardem, we removed a large double shed but left with a concrete base (12 x 12ft). The base is in good condition and set well into the ground but is ugly. It would be a job to remove it. It is about a meter away from the fence line.

The area around has been cleared of bramble, weeds. The land is a bit rough as it was used as a dump for garden rubbish.

It is fairly sunny corner and might put a swing chair or maybe a solar fountain but hate the concrete base.

Could I disguise the base somehow?

Greatful for any ideas, suggestions.

TenN · August 2023

Greenhouse? You could also do something creative with containers, build up levels around a bench.

Fairygirl · August 2023

It wouldn't be wise to put anything on the base, as such, to disguise it, as it would need to be something that wouldn't move, so gravel or similar would be dangerous. You could deck it though. A timber edge around the base, then the planks on top.
Or, you could paint it - there are lots of paints available that would be suitable.
Then do something as suggested by @TenN, re the containers, but if you like the area as a seating/dining type of space, you could add a simple pergola, and then make large enough containers at the corners and/or along the sides, for some climbers. Perfect for use all year round [within reason] if you added polycarbonate panels, or similar, to the top

Joyce Goldenlily · August 2023

A 12x12 greenhouse. Oh bliss! O r a slightly smaller greenhouse plus some cold frames.

McRazz · August 2023

A big greenhouse, but set aside space for a couple of chairs so you can sit in there and enjoy your garden when the weather is poor. My greenhouse is a fantastic refuge on a rainy summer afternoon or a sunny winters day.

Lizzie27 · August 2023

The decking is a good idea and would look good as the base for a seating area.

Waterbut · August 2023

I put down a Plant Inn which is a mini green house with storage underneath.

HeyHo! · August 2023

All sounds lovely, thank you.

Fairygirl - your suggestion has been noted and hope to put into action!

*A timber edge around the base, then the planks on top.

*paint it - there are lots of paints available that would be suitable.

- seating/dining type of space, (unfortunately, dining area will be too far from the house)

* add simple pergola, and then make large enough containers at the corners and/or along the sides, for some climbers."

Thank you, great help. If you happen to have any photos examples, it would be great if you could share them here.

Fairygirl · August 2023

I'm afraid I don't do much sitting/dining in this garden, other than a cuppa, or a quick lunch, so no suitable pix. No decking in this one either, and previous gardens had raised decks. We were usually grateful for some sun, so didn't often cover areas!

I do have a screen with planters at the end in this site though. That could easily be adapted into a corner pergola, or a more conventional square/rectangular one though. It's just posts and roofing battens, with horizontal timbers used to hold the battens, and hide the top and bottom. You could use trellis though - the good quality stuff is always better.
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