Landscape Problems and Solutions
No Yard? Go Courtyard!
Problem: A retired couple has the desire to enjoy the
outdoors, but they have limited yard space and little
time for garden maintenance. They also have the
desire to enjoy the relaxing benefits of a hot tub.
Budget does not allow for a wooden patio cover to
shade them from the hot, southern sun.
Solution: Instead of a “backyard”, my design creates the feeling of a private garden courtyard. A large, curvy stamped concrete patio accommodates their comfortable outdoor furniture. A water fountain adds soothing ambiance and containers on the walls reinforce the garden courtyard atmosphere. Instead of an expensive wooden patio cover, an aluminum cover was installed and then softened with hanging plants and bird feeders. The above-ground spa sits on a concrete slab nestled into the planting area where fragrant plants enhance the experience.
Solution: Instead of a “backyard”, my design creates the feeling of a private garden courtyard. A large, curvy stamped concrete patio accommodates their comfortable outdoor furniture. A water fountain adds soothing ambiance and containers on the walls reinforce the garden courtyard atmosphere. Instead of an expensive wooden patio cover, an aluminum cover was installed and then softened with hanging plants and bird feeders. The above-ground spa sits on a concrete slab nestled into the planting area where fragrant plants enhance the experience.