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New backyard design

lmager
7 år sedan
Hello!
We are currently in the designing stages of our new backyard. Photos attached are renderings of our proposed Plan. We live in Arizona. We have two large dogs and a child. We want a section of faux grass but I am not sure about two. Ideas about what to use in the faux grass area by grill instead of faux grass that would make the backyard still looked balanced? Also, I am looking for ideas to cover up more of the backyard fence so we don't see house in distance. I love the look of buganvillas but I hear they are not the best near a pool. All ideas welcome! For layout, materials, landscaping etc! Thank you in advance!
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  • thinkdesignlive
    7 år sedan
    I am not a landscape architect so can't help you much. Just weighing in from a moms perspective as we have dogs and kids as well. I would vote for the balanced look and functionality of the 2 faux grass areas. Cutting back to just one would mean more hard surface :( or more plantings which could just get trampled.

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    • lmager
      Författare
      7 år sedan
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    • Rusty Empire
      7 år sedan

      Can't comment on the faux grass but I would invest in the construction of an long trellis that runs either the entire length (or a good part) of it to create the privacy necessary. It will necessitate having a series of holes dug before the hardscape but that's an hour tops with a post hole auger. Is there code requirements for the height of the fence pictured? The great thing about the arbor is it bypasses the height restriction as a shade/garden feature within the property lines.


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    • PRO
      Landis Garden Design
      7 år sedan

      Perhaps you would consider adding shade to the dining area, with either a shade tree planted on the edge of the artificial turf area, or an arbor attached to the house and extending into the space? Or, a table umbrella which would be a less costly option. Two good artificial turf products to consider are K-9 Grass and Ultimate Grass. Both have drainage layers and will have to be hosed down for cleaning quite frequently. I vote for two areas of the turf in your yard, although keep in mind they are petroleum based products and will get hotter than real grass. (Not as hot as sand, or stones, however!) If you incorporate shade into your plan, I think you will be a bit happier with the results.


    • Sharon
      7 år sedan
      Do not put bougainvillea anywhere near the pool. The bracts ("flowers") will blow into the pool and you go slowly mad. Since you are on AZ, I would check Sunset's website or Western Garden Book for recommendations for plants near pools (www.sunset.com). Plants need to not drop stuff, handle little water, and take the occasional pool water splash.
    • PRO
      SYNLawn
      7 år sedan

      lmager, the two areas of turf look great in your plans! You might want to put turf underneath your play equipment since artificial grass with padding will help protect your child from falls and provide extra safety. Landis Garden Design, SYNLawn offers products with technology that reduces heat by as much as 20 percent. This will definitely help in areas like AZ. You want to make sure that the turf works for your needs, so do your research because not all products are the same. Good luck with your new backyard!

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