LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL FINISHES SMART HOMES TECHNOLOGY


and you can escape all year round. Vanquish the stresses of everyday life with a tranquil zen paradise or opt for something bright with a striking Moroccan paradise. For a taste of Italy, anterra agstones and ong Stone paving allow you to bring the feel of a beautiful Italian square to your own back garden.


GO GRASS FREE


can also be used for daily living. Brick and walling products can be used to complete the look.


EMBRACE NATURE


If the clean-cut look isn’t your thing, then embrace nature. Gather stones and rocks in their natural state – jagged edges and all. Incorporating water features offset by large stones makes for an interesting addition to your garden. Cobble-style blocks are great for creating a water eature, finished with an array o uarry stones at the base giving your garden a rugged feel.


CREATE A GARDEN INSPIRED BY YOUR FAVOURITE DESTINATION Rest and relaxation doesn’t have to wait until your next holiday. Create a garden inspired by your favourite destination


If you want a low-maintenance approach then introducing paving, ag and retaining wall systems may be the answer to your problems. These are easy to eep and provide a reliably at surace to allow for family occasions. It also means children can play in all seasons without the risk of muddy feet!


LIGHTING


Lighting is a key component in any garden design. It enables a seamless transition from day to night. Incorporating great lighting ideas ensures that al fresco living can be enjoyed even as night falls. Lighting can massively impact the ambience of any room, but the outdoors is no exception. No longer included for the sole purpose of illuminating a space, clients now require careful consideration when choosing light fittings and


locations. When planning your patio ideas, it is vital to create suficient light without losing that sense of intimacy and tranquillity.


HARDSCAPING


Shine the spotlight on your garden by using hardscape elements to improve kerb appeal. Introducing curves and circles as well as different laying patterns and a range of colours and heights will add depth, interest, and colour to your garden.


No matter what size of outdoor space you have, it is possible to use it to add value to your property and create a charming outdoor space that you can enjoy throughout the year.


Ronan O’Dowd is landscape designer at AG Outside Rooms


sep/oct 2022


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