Small Garden Ideas:
Sunken Brick Patio

Transforming a swimming pool into a sunken brick patio garden isn't normally a landscaping project most people would do. However, for the owners of this project, it was the right thing.

This yard was way too small to have a swimming pool of any size. So, instead of planting more unneeded grass, we got a little creative. (More on this design below)

We actually created three levels in this design. Levels are especially useful in small gardens because they give the illusion of more space. In this example, if we would have put the planters even with the brick patio floor, the area would have felt cramped.

We used the existing steps with an over lay of flagstone for access.

The walls of the pool are lined with flagstone pieces that are held in place with liquid nails and mortar. The floor is brick pavers and the planters are made of stone.

If you look left center of the photo, you'll see we also added a fireplace to this small garden. Fire pits are great additions to landscaping ideas for late night entertaining or contemplating.

To see more pictures of this brick patio idea, click the links below.
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