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When you resurface the drive or landscape the garden
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When you resurface the drive or landscape the garden

Try to create level or gently sloping paths (though it’s difficult if you don’t have much space).
 

  • Build a gently sloping path up toward the door and a level area in front of the door, but not touching the building — leave a gap and cover it with a draining grille.
     

If you need steps in steeper parts of the garden, reduce the risk of tripping by making sure they are:
 

  • long enough to take your whole foot comfortably, perhaps 300mm (1')
     
  • not too steep, perhaps 150mm (6")
     
  • all the same size.

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