Help Needed by Landscape Designer for Flagstone Backyard Patio -Please
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Comments (14)As a dog owner myself, I can relate to your issues regarding dogs/grass/digging/yellow spots/etc. I really wonder though, do you think your dogs would enjoy the flagstone surface? As some others have said, it will get hot. I know my dogs love nothing better than lounging in the shade under a spruce tree (and getting sap in their hair) on a hot day. On grass. Softer, you know? Is digging the only issue or are you also concerned about yellow spots from urination and/or the grass is too high maintenance? If digging is the only concern, have you read some of the training books that suggest designing a single designated spot where the dogs are allowed, even encouraged, to dig and teaching them that they are NOT ALLOWED to dig anywhere else? It takes some time and work, but can certainly be done. Just my opinion, I think the dogs would appreciate some grass. Ann...See MoreHelp with backyard landscaping and patio
Comments (10)If the lawn was in plane and flat with the patio, would you want to surround it with a bunch of plantings that impaired the view outward to the yard? I don't think you would. It doesn't make any difference that the lawn slopes down. There's still not a good reason to hem in the patio with plants that are obstacles. Yet because of the slope, it's not a good place for turf on account of needing to mow it. The solution is relatively low groundcover. If you want something a little taller next to the patio, don't place it to cut off view. Maybe something could go near patio corners. But keep the view to yard open. A large, dome-shaped shrub could go in front of the blank wall. Decide if you want it to span the wall or leave that lower window exposed. Don't plant it too close to the wall....See MoreBackyard Landscape Design Help
Comments (5)When it comes to layout of proposed elements you wish to add to the yard, you should be working in plan view, not in perspective view with photos. They're fine for general ideas and inspiration, but placement needs to be in a plan that is drawn to scale. Based on the photos, though, I suspect you are placing the fireplace much to far away to be useful. A parterre garden is fine if that is what one wants and is willing to maintain. It is a high maintenance feature, however, so no mystery as to why its rarely seen in typical yards. Is someone in your family sufficiently into gardening that they would be willing to maintain a parterre? If not, it would be far more advantageous for you to put your efforts into general landscaping. Another consideration would be the exact plants you hope to grow in a parterre and if you have enough light for them. I didn't see that you said where you're located so I don't think you can expect much in the way of plant recommendations. If you're where they grow, many people grow bromeliads below live oaks, especially the 'flaming torch.'...See MoreNeed design help! Backyard patio - retaining wall - fence
Comments (3)Thanks Dave! How did you design that?...See Moremad_gallica (z5 Eastern NY)
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