Tips

Before you get started on a project like this there are a few things that you should consider to implement your garden courtyard design. Any type of outdoor living area creates more space for entertaining and will ultimately increase the value of your home as well. Consider one of the many varieties of garden patios you could build, for instance there are manufactured wood products and many styles of brick, stones or cement. Gravel is typically used for cars to travel over and not necessarily for a patio or playground.

Getting Started

To begin designing garden patios it is necessary to find out exactly how much space there is to work with. Decide on a size that is not only practical but will fit well without being too big or too small. The novice patio builder and designer an are with straight lines is much easier to work with than a wavy free-form shape.

To excavate an area for garden patios you will normally need to dig up an area that is at least 8 inches deep. You will want to use a level to be sure that the patio base is on an incline so that rain water will run down hill away from your home. To be assured of the bricks looking like you had planned, lay them out beforehand without setting them. If you are completely happy with how the bricks look then you can pour the sand and set them permanently in place. To prevent the bricks from easily moving or becoming dislodged a basket weave pattern is recommended.

Look at some online suggestions or visit your local home improvement center for ideas on garden patios