![]() Plants in pots will have to do for time being on new back patio. I suggested down the road they could eventually do some rectangular, raised planters (could clad them in horizontal, stained slats), maybe incorporating some clean-lined benches (daughter-in-law has mentioned she likes that look) thus tying the back in with any privacy fencing they might put in near front door. What do people think? Plain brushed cement or aggregate? Not sure what the style is now when one is doing contemporary patios. Such a large area has to have "segments".don't know what that would be called.joints? Just enough pattern to keep it from cracking but not enough get into realm of "fancy" or expensive. The new patio will be a cement product.perhaps just laid in a large squares pattern. They were able to include a new patio in their financing since the existing patio, after 50 years, was slightly sinking toward the house. Don't know they've given much thought to WHAT to do in design of it. The new patio in backyard will be 20' by 27' approx., centering on the window in back which is kitchen eating area inside. Suspect they will first be concentrating on creating a "lounging" space in the back and just try to get planting areas in front figured out for now. Your photos are handsome so will keep them in mind for the future. The grass from front walk to junipers (love the VW comment!) is 10'. Wanderbug - Yes, surprisingly little blackberry in general.
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