Coleraine

A Garden Designed for Year-Round Living

This garden transformation shows how considered design and the right product choices can turn an impractical outdoor area into a clean, welcoming space for everyday relaxation.

Before the renovation, the garden was difficult to use during wet weather. The existing grass areas quickly became waterlogged, restricting access and limiting how often the family could enjoy the space.

AG Landscape Designer Ronan O’Dowd developed a practical new layout that improved accessibility while creating a calm, contemporary setting. His recommendation to introduce artificial grass ensured the garden remained usable throughout the year, even after periods of heavy rain.

TerraPave® Flagstones, in Rimini Ground, form the main paved areas, creating generous pathways, steps and seating spaces across the garden. Plaza Paving in Pepper provides a contrasting border, clearly defining the different areas and adding structure to the overall design.

Raised planting beds, shrubs and carefully selected planting retain biodiversity while introducing natural colour and texture. These softer elements complement the crisp rendered walls, paving and artificial grass, balancing the clean, modern finish with a more welcoming garden feel.

The completed garden is now a bright and inviting outdoor space where the family can relax, entertain and move around comfortably in all weather conditions. It demonstrates how thoughtful landscape design can overcome practical challenges while completely transforming the appearance and usability of a garden.