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We want to get our garden re-designed... that would include, a design, taking up the grass and decking we currently have and then laying the new garden.

We are looking to have a decking and stone only garden.

Our garden is approx. 50 ft by 15 ft... obviously i know every company will charge differently etc but does anyone know roughly how much this may cost us?

Yuo need to find a good garden designer and a good building contractor. If you live in the UK. try http://www.ratedpeople.com/ which is a site where you can specify what you want done. Up to 3 local companies will contact you, and you can read reviews of their work by other local people who've used them. We found an excellent company to replace our boiler recently, and found the reviews very helpful, as we had no idea who to ask.

For the building work, it's a good idea to Google 'DIY driveways' and inform yourself in advance about what a good company will plan to include in their specifications, (eg how deep the excavations for stonework will be, what materials and processes will be used, how surplus soil and rubble will be disposed of etc. Also ask if the work is guaranteed if anything does go wrong.) Then you can make a list of questions to ask when each company comes to estimate for the work, and are less likely to be ripped off. We had a new block paved drive recently and we found there was a big difference between the three estimates we obtained, not only in price but in the expertise of the builders concerned. (Yes I know you're not planning a drive but the methods are the same whatever the scale.) As to how much, well, you'll just have to get some estimates and find out - your question can't be specific enough for anyone who hasn't seen what you want to do and where you live.

2008-12-16 12:46:40 by ♥♥H & Baby Due 051109♥♥

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We have a sunken hole we want to turn into a 'garden' of some kind. ...the land is very high at the rear of our house so its basically just a big hole in the ground with scrubby grass sides! NOT very pretty - we work from home so expect to have lots of visitors this summer - here are photos - http://myauctionpix.com/membertemplate.p hp?a_id=1321&bg_id=25....it has to stay gravelled as its also drainage for the whole garden/paddock that slopes into it (thats the concrete well on the right ) - under the gravel is drainage pipes - I'd love a paved area for a gazebo & maybe some kind of water feature - maybe also an american style stone BBQ table with seating area etc - we have a TON of stone as you can see so we can build walls and all sorts for nothing - if you have any ideas i would be grateful as i have NO idea what to do with this area? ( btw - the patio will have wooden rails in a few days so that wil be more 'finished' too....thankyou so much - i really need some inspiration !

I would put a retaining wall across the back arch of the gravel area. you can build a shorter wall in front of that to make into planting areas. You can also include the water feature in the center of the retaining wall, maybe just a small feature as you dont have tons of space back there. A greek head on the wall with water coming from it to a small pool down below which can be recycled. A nice flowering tree at each end of the wall to help with retention, beds below the trees. Planters on the gravel surface which can actually be very nice if you keep going smaller and smaller with the stone. You can put a medallion or such in the middle of the gravel area. To the left or the right could be for grilling and the seating area would be centered over the medallion area. I would plant colorful plants for full summer color and allow some to grow over the edge softening the stone. Planters up on the patio and maybe window boxes also. Good Luck

2007-04-08 10:39:55 by celebrityhandbags

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Fun frogs jumping together
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going for a zen look, for a group project, i choose the plants to grow in a stone garden, my group is planning on growing bamboo and hibiscus along these walls
we would like to put the bamboo in some sort of planter box so that it won't grow into the ground, and we want the hibiscus to grow on the walls

Yes, use the link below to create a virtual garden online.

2009-01-28 21:54:55 by Cori K

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I have all the supplies to make a small (dinner plate size) garden stepping stone, but need some ideas for what the design should be. I have different colored glass, but can't come up with a small picture.
Like a fish, flower, etc.

Can someone give me some more ideas??

I don't know how many you are doing, but I JUST DID this in my yard. I saved the metal bands from the wood whiskey barrels set them on the dirt, poured concrete in them, my back yard is VERY tropical I colored each one a solid bright colors, you can do this on every other stone, I set ceramic koi fish in mine, maybe you don't have to use the glass use other items too, be sure if you get a freeze in your area it doesn't ruin the design. What are some of your favorite things, certain flower? Sunset, a fish? Don't worry about getting it perfect either, it won't matter in the long run, all you are doing is adding interest to an area.

2009-08-01 08:48:18 by HappyGirl

I have all the supplies to make a small (dinner plate size) garden stepping stone, but need some ideas for what the design should be. I have different colored glass, but can't come up with a small picture.
Like a fish, flower, etc.

Can someone give me some more ideas??
Soldiers Girl...............
Those are a little elaborate, but WOW !! I absolutely love the site and YOU have given me some more ideas! I've always loved stained glass, now I have more ideas for the garden and I'm going out to get some stuff to make another project right now. Thank you so much =) You inspired me girl !

Try this place, they have great free designs you can download. If they aren't big enough you can have them enlarged at a copy place, I do it all the time.
http://www.glasscrafters.biz/CTGY/pat_fr

2009-08-01 07:19:54 by HappyGirl