This sloped Manchester backyard already had wonderful terraced
walls and useful patio spaces. The problem was too much concrete and gravel and
overwhelming reflected heat in the summer. The solution was to remove most of
the gravel to accommodate raised veggie beds and a curvy flagstone path through
lush plantings. A dramatic blue stain was used to cool down the concrete and
provide a bold background to colorful plantings that would soften the hard,
linear edges of the walls and patio.
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Bold foliage colors stand out against deeply hued flagstone path and soothing
blue walls.
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Too much concrete and gravel, too much reflected heat. Lawn on top of wall
requires lugging mower up stairway.
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Gravel was removed to make room for flagstone paths, plantings, raised beds and
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The gray of concrete and gravel is hard, uninviting and sterile.
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Bright plants, rich flagstone paths and bright blue walls bring the space to
life.
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Hard to maintain lawn was torn out to make way for attractive herb garden.
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New flagstone path adds curves, pattern and color to once drab space.
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