Does anyone know anything about gardening?

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hugo7 in reply to @JWestland

Does the terraced section get sun?

If so I would build this out properly so you can sit on the steps and then grow compact herbs, Alpine plants, wall flowers, etc through and around them.

For the rest of the garden, given the banks on the side I'd go with the prairie style because you could get some really interesting height.

You'd know best for your garden, but ime stepping stone paths don't have great longevity - even less so in heavy clay - right now mine is better than the lawn, but still shit. I'd be inclined to put in something a bit bigger and more robust.

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JWestland in reply to @hugo7

Tx! For future I want to build some retaining walls and steps, unfortunately no £ ATM.

They did not build any retaining wall near the garage so underneath a platform it's just a slope. Sigh...

There are lots of grey basalt chunks left in the garden, those seem pretty tough and I'll use those as steps

I can imagine standard pavers just crack ..

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ColinTheBald in reply to @JWestland

Any concrete slab or prepared stone slab will crack on clay, you need at least 3" of concrete beneath it. If and when you get round to the walling and path, dm me your number and I'll tell you exactly how to do it, it only appears to be a small area and well within DIY boundaries.

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