The narrow lawn beside this White Rock home held moisture and stayed damp for days, particularly around the hot water system and clothesline.
The grass surface was soft underfoot and difficult to maintain as a regular access way. The brief was to create a backyard surface that looked neat, drained well and could be walked on in all weather.
Our gardening and landscaping team redesigned the side yard with practical paving, treated timber edging and low maintenance river pebbles.
The side yard looked green, but it was not working. Water sat in the grass after rain and irrigation, turning the long strip into a spongy, uneven surface.
The family needed easy access to the clothesline and services, but the tight space didn’t allow for a proper walkway
Mowing around the hot water system and fence was tricky, and weeds were beginning to grow through the grass.
The challenge was to improve drainage, reduce maintenance and give the family a stable walkway without making the space feel cramped.
Work started with a site check of the narrow strip beside the house, noting the position of the hot water system, fence line and house slab.
Our licensed, insured team removed the existing turf and soil using equipment suited to the tight space, kept finished levels below the slab so water drains away from the wall, and installed the weed mat, sand base and pavers in a planned sequence.
Materials were kept to the side and the work area stayed tidy so the side access remained clear and safe throughout the project.
The once soggy grass strip is now a clean, modern backyard paving and pebble area.
The charcoal pavers under the clothesline and through the centre of the yard give the family a firm, mud-free path, while the river pebbles and timber edging create a neat, contemporary look beside the home.
With improved drainage and strong weed control in place, this White Rock homeowner now has a side yard that stays usable in all seasons and is simple to maintain.
