Amazing Patio Design & Construction
This patio is made of light tan colored crab orchard flagstone mortared to a concrete base. The mortar, also light tan, was selected to give the patio a clear and uniform color, which is accentuated by subtle color variations in the stone. The seating wall mirrors the curves in the patio; even the ends of the walls are rounded.
The walls are clad in thin-cut veneer stone jointed with mortar. This gives the wall a smoother surface than a common stacked fieldstone wall does, eliminating the possibility of insects nesting in gaps between the rough fieldstones.
The herringbone brick paving adds rich textural detail to this intimate Atlanta courtyard garden. The brick columns add a structural touch and repeat the columns in the wall.
Dry set masonry, that is, brick or stone set on a compacted gravel base without using concrete, gives a more rustic and softer look. This type of stone laying can be used to eliminate the possibility of cracking concrete caused by tree roots and is considered to be somewhat permeable. Ground covers planted between the stones or gravel can be used to fill the joints.
There is nothing better than natural stone to show off a perennial garden. In this picture, we created an English boulder garden wall with steps to separate the homeowner’s zoysia lawn, which was used for children’s sports, from the garden border.
The yard was sloped, so we regraded, creating two levels. The planting bed is elevated, eliminating the need to garden on one’s knees, and the flowers are protected from trampling.
Client's Review
“Marta designed the backyard for a patio expansion. The design was very professional. She communicated frequently and did a nice job particularly with the stone."
- Susan McLaughlin
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