Making SpaceA small, sloping site proved to be no problem for Joseph Nagel of Definition Landscape and Design when the owner of this townhouse asked him to create a space for her to have a table and chairs and room enough to entertain at the front of the house. Using the height at the entrance as his base point allowed Joseph to create a level area which extended from the rear of the premises to the front and across the deck, while linking up with the front door access.

Pavers embedded in white gravel create easy access down the side to the rear, and lead to the timber decking which extends out and over the slope of the land. Supported on galvanised posts which are hidden from view by a timber fascia, the deck creates a level space where there was none and is partly hidden by plantings of Cordyline ‘Pink Diamond’ which will grow up and develop a screen in front of the deck.

A built-in bench creates plenty of seating and with the timber screening ensures privacy and continuity as well as warm natural look. A feature is the ornamental ceramic chess pieces which double as pots for plantings to create varied levels of foliage. Existing trees were preserved to add privacy and Joseph has used Ixora on the fence line to hide the paling fence from the deck and enclose the area in shades of green with splashes of bright colour when in flower.

Definition Landscape and Design 0421 045 402 info@brisbanelandscaper BSA Lic No 1193292

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