There is no doubt that paving your garden can make or break the look of it. A good patio laying that suits the style elements of your garden will go a long way in ensuring the overall style of your garden remains aesthetically pleasing. Nowadays, you do not need to go in for the same old and boring concrete and bricks type of paving and patio laying for your garden. Instead, you can let your creativity flow and use something different to make your garden stand out by making it unique. There is variety of materials available in the market that you can use for your new patio – sand stone, York stone, concrete slabs, but there are also some other elements that will beautify your garden like pebbles and gravels, available in many sizes, shapes and colours.

Even if you want to go in for brick and concrete the traditional way, there are several things you can do to spice up the look. Colour is the first element you should choose while working on new paving. This should be relevant and in sync with the overall feel and nature of your garden. There are many ways to add some colour to your patio. If you want to try out something bolder, go in for shades of colours that can really redefine the look of your garden. These can come in a variety of different types, like in the natural colour of stone that makes the whole garden appear more natural, as if taken from an element of a fairytale. But recently the most popular are all the shades of pastel colours. They add a real calm and beauty to all the surroundings.

Next element to be considered is shape. Geometric patterns are something which many gardeners prefer to use. You can use squares or circles and make a pattern of these. This especially works for bigger gardens, but it can also look good in smaller gardens when done in the right manner. An added benefit of geometric designs is that they can make the garden look bigger, which is good, especially in case of smaller gardens. Obviously it is not a strict rule you have to obey. You can also create irregular shapes made of different sizes of stones. You can even create mosaics, which can differentiate your garden from all the others, making it really exceptional.

Before setting out for paving and patio laying for your garden, it is advisable to take note of all the dimensions and the shape of your garden. Make a sketch and draw all the garden elements there. This will help you pick the right components of style so that your garden does not look awkward in any way. This will also help you come up with different ideas that will look good for your garden. Remember that you do not need to be uniform – depending on the style of your garden, you can use variety of elements to ensure that your garden gets the best look possible.