Project Case Study
Patio Installation in Knocklyon, South Dublin
A tired courtyard garden in Knocklyon rebuilt with artificial turf and new paving, laid on a proper base so it stays flat and drains correctly.
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South Dublin Based
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How It Was Done
1
Strip out the old lawn
Dead grass and topsoil removed back to a clean base.
2
Lay the sub-base
Compacted hardcore and drainage layer built up correctly before anything else goes down.
3
Fit turf and paving
Artificial turf and paving laid together, sized to the courtyard.
4
Final finish and clean-up
Edges finished, joints checked, site cleared of all offcuts and waste.
The Project
The Brief
A small courtyard garden with dead, patchy grass that never really grew back after the last dry summer, and no proper paved area to actually sit out in. The client wanted low-maintenance ground cover and a hard surface that wouldn’t need constant upkeep.
The Approach
We excavated the old lawn area, laid a compacted sub-base and drainage layer, then fitted artificial turf alongside new paving sized to the courtyard’s proportions. The paving base was built the same way we’d build a full patio, properly compacted, correctly falling away from the house, not just bedded on sand.
The Result
A courtyard that’s usable every day of the year, no mud, no dead grass, and a paved area that drains properly after rain instead of pooling.
Knocklyon’s smaller courtyard and side gardens are common on the estate-built homes in the area, and a lot of them share the same issue: not enough sun reaching the lawn to keep grass healthy, especially in gardens boxed in by fencing or a neighbouring wall. Artificial turf and hard landscaping solve a problem that reseeding the lawn every spring never actually fixes.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is artificial turf a good option for shaded Knocklyon gardens?
Do you need planning permission for paving a courtyard garden in Knocklyon?
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