Indian sandstone terrace, sized for a six-seater table.
Douglas · Garden Design
Modern Patio Garden
Full design and build of a contemporary low-maintenance garden for a young family.
Year
2024
Location
Douglas, Cork
Services
Garden Design, Patio Installation, Lawn Care
Scope
Full design and build of a contemporary low-maintenance garden for a young family.
The brief
Family with two young kids wanted a garden they'd actually use — somewhere to dine outside, a clean lawn for the kids, and zero high-maintenance planting. The existing garden was a mix of overgrown shrubs, an unused vegetable patch, and a small concrete patio that puddled every winter.
Our approach
We started with a full design including hardscape layout, planting plan, and drainage solution. The new patio uses Indian sandstone with proper drainage falls. The lawn was relayed with high-quality turf over a fresh sub-base, and the planting borders were simplified to perennials and low hedging that look good without weekly attention.
The result
A clean, modern garden that gets used every weekend. The patio fits a six-seater table with room for a barbecue, the lawn is robust enough for the kids, and the borders need no more than two tidies a year.
Gallery
On site,
in detail.
Fresh lawn, simplified perennial border.
Patio-to-lawn transition with a flush mowing edge.
“The workmanship is top-class, the team was professional and easy to deal with throughout, and everything was finished exactly within the agreed timeframe.”
Bernard O'Donovan
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