Example of Southern Craft Landscapes work
Measure the space people actually use
Start with furniture clearance and door swings, not just the overall dimensions. A table needs room for chairs to pull out, and a door should open without catching pots or seating. Keep a clear route through the courtyard and consider the view from inside the house. A well-placed bed or small seating area can improve that outlook without filling every corner or narrowing the entrance.
Plan for access, light and planting
Narrow access affects how materials reach the work area, so send the available width and note steps, gates or turns. Observe sunlight and shade across the day, including shade cast by walls. Discuss planting that suits those conditions and the space available as it grows. Beds and pots should leave room for movement, watering and pruning. Plant choices and delivery arrangements need to be discussed for the actual site, not assumed from a photograph.
Keep surfaces and maintenance practical
Choose surfaces around the way you use the courtyard and how you want to maintain it. Think about sweeping leaves, moving furniture and reaching planting beds. If irrigation is proposed, consider pipe routes before the surface is finished. A compact space does not have to include lawn: paths, planting and a usable sitting area may better suit your priorities. Tom can discuss preparation, finishes and the agreed scope in your quote.
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What to send Tom
Based in Busselton, Southern Craft Landscapes serves Dunsborough, Bunbury and the South West. Ask Tom for a free, no-obligation quote. Explain what you want the courtyard to do and send:
Send dimensions, door positions and swings, access widths, sunlight patterns, furniture sizes and current photos.
Can you work with narrow access?
Send the access width and photos of gates, steps and turns. Tom can discuss material delivery and what is practical for your site.
Can we discuss plants for a shaded courtyard?
Yes. Share when and where sunlight reaches the space so plant selection and watering needs can be discussed.
Can a small courtyard work without lawn?
Yes. A usable sitting area, practical paths and planting may suit the space better. Discuss your priorities before choosing surfaces.