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#57 - Layout, Planting & Outdoor Rooms - Garden Design Explained

Gardens are often treated as the final step in a renovation - but they can completely transform how you live, entertain and use your home. In this episode, we break down the big landscaping decisions, from layout and materials to planting, pergolas and outdoor rooms.

What we cover

How much to budget for landscaping and where the money really goes

Designing your garden in zones: dining, relaxing, planting, storage and outdoor kitchens

Optimise for light - don't just plonk your patio outside your back door

Choosing paving materials: porcelain, natural stone and gravel

Timber vs composite…

The skinny

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