Choosing the Right Patio Material for Your Garden

A patio is a good addition to a garden, giving you somewhere that you can sit out in the summer. Patios are also low maintenance and easy to care for, and can be decorated with lighting, garden furniture and potted plants.

There are lots of types of patios, so it is worth considering beforehand, choosing the right one for you depends on your personal tastes and styles, as well as your budget, and the size and shape of your garden.

If natural materials are what you like, then decking could be the best choice for you. A decked area made of wood is a very popular choice and there are many different types of decking. It needs to be treated to protect it from the weather and can be painted different colours or left looking natural. Decking does need to be cared for to keep it in good condition so be aware of this and the maintenance that is required.

Concrete is a hardwearing material and another popular choice for a patio. It is easy and quick to lay and also it is very easy to look after and keep looking good. If you are going to be laying the patio yourself, you can get the concrete that you need from a local supplier like this concrete Forest of Dean based company monstermixconcrete.co.uk/concrete-forest-of-dean/ Make sure that you calculate the correct quantity that you need so that you don’t over order or under order!