The house we're in the process of buying is perfect in every way other than the current style of the garden. It's a medium size, regular shape and is south west facing. The problem we have with it is it's mainly concrete and has a little step from the patio slabs to the concrete patio.
The current owners have a big greenhouse on the patio (which they're not taking with them), loads of pots, with wide borders with lots of well tended annual plants and some shrubs. The main central portion of the garden is a concrete patio which they use as their seating area. It's actually pleasant looking and they clearly look after it but it's unsuitable for us as we have a toddler and a dog so really want some grass with a patio by the house.
We've not done much to a garden before, or ever really had work done. I'm wondering has anyone else done up a similar garden, and if so, what did you opt for? How much did you do yourself? Any budget tips on making it look nice yourself? How much did you pay to have work done?
We will have some money set aside for it but my friend has just had a patio and some other work done and it was £8k. Not saying it isn't worth it of course but not sure if we can actually afford what we want!
Thinking of repairing the fences and treating them for now, seeing if anyone wants the greenhouse which is in good condition if they dismantle and takeaway themselves. Decking is a possibility (but rats concern me) if we can do it ourselves on the patio. I think it's the concrete giving me the most concern as assume it'll all need to come up for grass.
Any advice appreciated. Sorry for essay
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Concrete garden in new house
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MikeEhrmantraut · 08/08/2020 12:59
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