Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Internal courtyard garden 6Aug 02, 2021 5:39 pm SJT76 We're in the process of designing our dream home, and my wife is adamant that we must have an internal courtyard. I am concerned that we will not be able to plant it, as it will sit too close to the slab of the house. We can obviously do something on decking, or within planter boxes, but wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions on this kind of thing? Hi SJT76 Am also in the custom design phase and incorporating the internal courtyard. There are certain trees that you can plant, Here are some inspiring ideas that I got so far https://www.decoist.com/modern-minimal-courtyards/narrow-courtyard-with-a-single-tall-tree/ https://www.decoist.com/modern-minimal-courtyards/courtyard-with-rock-garden-and-surrounding-deck/ In my case my wife does not prefer internal court yard as it takes away precious space, but am adamant as it gives a very good source of cross ventilation. https://www.decoist.com/modern-minimal-courtyards/courtyard-with-rock-garden-and-surrounding-deck/ Re: Internal courtyard garden 9Aug 03, 2021 4:56 pm Our first plan was designed by my uncle who is an architect. It has 3 courtyards and landscape architect indicated weeping japanese maples, dwarf azaleas, and all other small plants that dont need trimming or maintenance. For grasses , she out dwarf mondo grass in between pavers. Courtyard landscaping were designed to protect windows from summer sun and allow winter sun to penetrate the house. Also plants were selected so that there will be a point of interest for every change of season. Re: Internal courtyard garden 14Aug 04, 2021 10:57 am Hi Venkata, we're aiming for at least a Japanese maple, but haven't yet explored in detail re roots - that was actually part of what the OP was hoping to get knowledge on. We're still working through the house design to incorporate the courtyard. At the moment, we're looking at about a 4m wide x 6m deep courtyard. Any thoughts on whether this is large enough? Re: Internal courtyard garden 15Aug 04, 2021 11:46 am Hi SJT76, At least when compared to mine, your looks good size. My courtyard is just 2.3M Wide by 5.0M depth, so very narrow. Once the design is frozen, I will engage the landscape designer for suggestions. As my courtyard width is very narrow, I WANTED TO BE ABSOLUTLY SURE that roots of whatever plants or trees (if I can put trees in the first place) will not impact the house structure thx Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks 3 8715 3 10649 Okay, then the choice is really about the build quality of the door itself which means the brand name. Sorry I can't recommend one or the other so best to rely on comments… 5 3862 |