Do you need to have a front garden?

Do you need to have a front garden?

Front gardens do not need to be elaborate to create an impact, nor do they need to be high maintenance. Take a look at the following list of landscaping ideas you can have incorporated in your front garden on a budget.

How long to do a front garden makeover?

Unless you are wanting to have your front garden landscaping makeover completed at once, consider completing your landscape design over several stages; especially if you are working on a tight budget with limited cash flow. If you have an idea of what your working towards, you can plan to complete each stage over several months.

What’s the best way to design a back garden?

1. Talk about low maintenance but high impact! The simple white beds here and sleek decking are amazing! 2. Colourful furniture cushions will pick out all the gorgeous hues and design throughout the rest of your garden. 3. Shaped lawns make a very dramatic statement and have an almost heritage look to them! So pretty! 4. Oooh!

What to do with split level front garden?

Concrete sleeper retaining walls are cost effective to use for split levels. These days concrete sleepers come with many pattern and colour options that will match your front garden’s theme and have the benefit of being able to form a decorative base if you would like to place a fence on top.

What are the rules for a front garden?

There are also different rules for patios and driveways that are not part of a front garden. Areas where there may be a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction that limits permitted development rights.

Do you need planning permission to pave your front garden?

Specific rules apply for householders wanting to pave over their front gardens. You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt,…

Do you need a planning consultant for a front garden?

There are also different rules for patios and driveways that are not part of a front garden. A planning consultant may help with the smooth running of your project. To find an accurate consultancy quote, explore Studio Charrette’s calculators.