Patio, Pool + Garden
If you have an undercover alfresco area that could benefit from some timber battens, it may even be possible to use a noise-absorbing material backing, such as gauze or scrim, which will further soak up the sound.
Resin-bound gravel [pictured here] is permeable. You often see it under trees in public areas. It provides a bit of cushioning and can easily be hosed down. You can create interesting curves and get lots of different colours.
Red-hot pokers [Kniphofia, seen here]
Geums [the pale orange flowers seen here]
The row of ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass also doubles as a light, airy privacy screen, separating the pool area from the larger garden.
Row of ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’) to create a beautiful reflection of tawny gold and greens on the dark surface of the pool.
Behind the agave, magenta-coloured ‘Garnet’ penstemon (Penstemon ‘Garnet’) and the yellow-flowering kangaroo paws (Anigozanthos sp) to the right would both be magnets for bees, butterflies and other insects and pollinating birds. All plants pictured grow best in full sun and with low water.
Echeveria succulent
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