Design • Reference Hub

Design

This section is being built deliberately. It will become a practical design reference for garden construction — how layout, levels, and structure affect long-term performance, not just how things look on day one.

Status

  • This hub is currently under construction.
  • Initial pages will be published over the next few weeks.
  • All design guidance will be engineering-led, not trend-driven.
What you’ll find here soon:
  • Step design rules & riser logic
  • Fall geometry & drainage layout
  • Retaining wall positioning
  • Load paths & ground pressure
  • Patio edge & boundary detailing
  • Level changes & access planning

What this hub will do differently

  • Design by forces: how weight, water, and movement shape correct layouts.
  • Failure-first logic: designing to avoid the most common long-term breakdowns.
  • Structure before aesthetics: why good-looking designs still fail structurally.
  • Buildable reality: turning ideas into designs that can actually be constructed properly.

Need answers today?

  • If you’re diagnosing a patio problem, start in Engineering.
  • If you’re choosing materials, go to Materials.
  • If you want the fastest route, use Start Here.