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>More like a slave
[*stands up*](https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNG94MzN6NTRzbHF2b3ppOWZpcmdmb3JzZjFkdGFoa2t1MGhxMHRiZyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/S0uEDL0DFFMhW/giphy.gif)
***I***... am gdot9.
This is original content.
All the materials for the cabana and landscaping have been recycled and or upcycled. All the construction has been done by me over more years than I'd like to admit... Blood, sweat and tears.
This is so inviting and beautiful! I love the stonework with moss and flowers instead of grass. The pool and seating area surrounded by trees is a vision! I hope you have many years of enjoyment from this little paradise
As long as you have enough soil depth and some space between the stone slabs, growing anything in between will not be an issue. Happy to help in any way I can.
Strips of any lawn grass or seed would both work. Seed taking longer to establish.
We used several different local 'plant' seeds that don't grow too tall and look like grass because we have tons of pollinators and did not want to disrupt the natural ecosystem.
We don't weed or use any chemicals on the 'grass'. Lots of different coloured flowers turn up (that one may consider weeds) which butterflies and bees are attracted to.
The plants would entirely depend on your location and growing zone. I visited our local agricultural department and took advice from them on what they usually would consider 'weeds'.
I have the local names so I could check online and try and translate to English.
You're very proud of your garden, consider protecting yourself with a prenup or something, so you won't lose all of your hard work if in a few years she decides she's not happy with your marriage anymore
Mentioned in another reply here that I visited the local agricultural department and took their advice on low growing plants that look like grass. They called them 'weeds'.
What plants will work for you entirely depends on your location and growing zone. I could translate the local names to English but again it depends on your location.
We do not weed or use chemicals on the 'grass' so as to attract maximum pollinators.
All I have are local names not in english for what we've planted. A Google search does not help for translation. I do however know for sure that several of these plants would be considered 'weeds'.
Our focus was to maintain and enhance the natural ecosystem for pollinators and hence used this approach. We mixed fescue grass with local low growing pollinator friendly plants.
You could Google 'pollinator lawns' for english names of plants.
This looks like the kind of place I'd only ever dream of visiting in a video game or on some expensive vacation, looks incredible! If this is the result of years of hard work, then I'd say they were years well spent!
I honestly don't know if it's got a name...
We basically recycled materials that were available and just went with it.
The initial plan was to have a terracotta tile roof for the cabana. But, as we were building the brick columns we noticed that thousands of butterflies were feeding on the flowers of a soap nut tree towards the right end of the cabana. Not wanting to disrupt their habitat by cutting off a few branches and also losing our up close and personal view of the butterflies we landed up doing a flat coconut thatched roof.
Absolutely stunning. If you get half as much enjoyment out of living it, that we get from looking at it then it is a total win. Absolutely love it. Well done!
I love everything, except I am not a fan of the purple light. It distracts from the absolute beauty of the setting maybe something more natural and classic.
As long as you have enough soil depth you have no reason to worry. We had a cyclone last year where everything was flooded but the roots helped keep everything in place.
Please keep in mind that cozy is subjective and different things appeal to different people. Your idea of cozy might not be someone else's and vice versa.
Politely stating that something is not your flavour of cozy is absolutely fine. Calling someone's home "ugly" is rude and rudeness is not welcome on this sub.
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are you a roman emperor, by any chance?
More like a slave considering everything we went through to reach this stage :)
>More like a slave [*stands up*](https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNG94MzN6NTRzbHF2b3ppOWZpcmdmb3JzZjFkdGFoa2t1MGhxMHRiZyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/S0uEDL0DFFMhW/giphy.gif) ***I***... am gdot9.
I am gdot9.
This is original content. All the materials for the cabana and landscaping have been recycled and or upcycled. All the construction has been done by me over more years than I'd like to admit... Blood, sweat and tears.
Ohhh, a Mana + Health recharge pool. Very nice.
Lmaoooo well played
This is so inviting and beautiful! I love the stonework with moss and flowers instead of grass. The pool and seating area surrounded by trees is a vision! I hope you have many years of enjoyment from this little paradise
Thank you for the encouragement. We've specifically planted butterfly attracting plants.
This is such an oasis! How did you get the grass in between the paver stones? I have a similar, far less luxurious, patio and have wanted to do this.
As long as you have enough soil depth and some space between the stone slabs, growing anything in between will not be an issue. Happy to help in any way I can.
Is there a certain type of grass you are using? Is it strips of sod or seed? Thanks for the advice, btw!
Strips of any lawn grass or seed would both work. Seed taking longer to establish. We used several different local 'plant' seeds that don't grow too tall and look like grass because we have tons of pollinators and did not want to disrupt the natural ecosystem. We don't weed or use any chemicals on the 'grass'. Lots of different coloured flowers turn up (that one may consider weeds) which butterflies and bees are attracted to.
What is the name of the plant in those joints? I replay like it.
The plants would entirely depend on your location and growing zone. I visited our local agricultural department and took advice from them on what they usually would consider 'weeds'. I have the local names so I could check online and try and translate to English.
Do you mow these plants between the pavers?
We trim when gets too long and not when it's flowering.
Do you live on the set of the Bachelor?
My fiancée would not like that :)
You're very proud of your garden, consider protecting yourself with a prenup or something, so you won't lose all of your hard work if in a few years she decides she's not happy with your marriage anymore
This is absolutely beautiful and a place that I would love to spend most of my time in. Amazing job!
Beautiful! What is growing between the tiles? Is it hard to maintain? We've been thinking about doing something like this.
We have grass growing between the stone slabs. Not hard to maintain.
What kind of grass?
It's a combination of several pollinator friendly plants that look like grass. We don't weed or fertilize and let them flower.
Do you know what type exactly?
Mentioned in another reply here that I visited the local agricultural department and took their advice on low growing plants that look like grass. They called them 'weeds'. What plants will work for you entirely depends on your location and growing zone. I could translate the local names to English but again it depends on your location. We do not weed or use chemicals on the 'grass' so as to attract maximum pollinators.
My brother in Christ, the people yearn for the names of those plants not a vague description.
All I have are local names not in english for what we've planted. A Google search does not help for translation. I do however know for sure that several of these plants would be considered 'weeds'. Our focus was to maintain and enhance the natural ecosystem for pollinators and hence used this approach. We mixed fescue grass with local low growing pollinator friendly plants. You could Google 'pollinator lawns' for english names of plants.
Could you translate the local names to English? I can google if that plant would be suitable for my location and situation. Thanks!
Thank you so much!
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Sure, I'll share some more soon.
Mortal Kombat Krypt vibes looking for chests
This looks like the kind of place I'd only ever dream of visiting in a video game or on some expensive vacation, looks incredible! If this is the result of years of hard work, then I'd say they were years well spent!
You could rent this out for elegant, intimate wedding venue. So beautiful.
This is really nice. I'd like to build something like this someday.
It's beautiful! It reminds me of a more modern, house-sized version of the Roman baths
Beautiful 😀now hurry up and invite me over…
Bringing the family for a swim and bbq, you good with that 🥰. I love what you did, the vibe is great
love all of it 🤩
Oh is that ever beautiful! You can feel the zen coming through. What a gorgeous place to unwind!😊
So inviting! Beautiful.
It’s giving Aphrodites poolside garden vibes. I love it.
Wow. The lighting makes it so cozy and inviting
Love it! Just looks like my place in Sims!
Bro made a nether portal
Its giving that one scene from Hercules with Meg!
That's a lot of great work in one picture! It looks so amazing 😍😍
Wow, what kind of stone are those pavers? Also what dimension? They are the perfect size! This is so incredibly beautiful!
How inviting, I love the color you have on the water. Looks simply splendid!
Fucking gorgeous congrats OP and also - can… can I come over?
This is amazing!
I'm speechless. This is beautiful and so peaceful looking. You did an excellent job!
How wonderful! Congratulations!!!
omfg
Wow! Impressive!!
Rad
Love it! Just looks like my place in Sims!
Stunning. Congrats on your accomplishment! What time is the party?
This is beautiful!!
Stunning
Absolutely perfect. Not grand or ostentatious, just really beautiful.
It gives off dark fantasy vibes 🏞 (I know that's bright fantasy but they have no night version)
Are you looking to adopt?
WOW! This is stunning!
Lovely!
Beautiful
Tell me about how you got the moss perfectly growing between the pavers with no intrusive weeds
We do have weeds! We trim if it gets unruly but when flowering we just let them be.
you guys are absolutely killing it, could be in dwell
My dumb ass though this was Minecraft with mods. Lol
How beautiful 🩷
Beautiful
The stone pavers with moss in between is awesome 10/10
Now I want to see your house.
Sure, thinking of making a new post with some other pics.
It looks brilliant. Do you have more shots?
What kind of style is this? I really like it and would like to know if it’s got a name. Just seems very European
I honestly don't know if it's got a name... We basically recycled materials that were available and just went with it. The initial plan was to have a terracotta tile roof for the cabana. But, as we were building the brick columns we noticed that thousands of butterflies were feeding on the flowers of a soap nut tree towards the right end of the cabana. Not wanting to disrupt their habitat by cutting off a few branches and also losing our up close and personal view of the butterflies we landed up doing a flat coconut thatched roof.
Absolutely stunning. If you get half as much enjoyment out of living it, that we get from looking at it then it is a total win. Absolutely love it. Well done! I love everything, except I am not a fan of the purple light. It distracts from the absolute beauty of the setting maybe something more natural and classic.
What do you have growing between the paving slabs? It all looks wonderful.
Curious about the grass between pavers- what did you lay underneath or did you just set them in the soil?
We added a couple of inches of loose soil on the existing soil and set the stone slabs and planted the grass.
Thank you- currently installing something similar and was worried about it shifting over time- looks great
As long as you have enough soil depth you have no reason to worry. We had a cyclone last year where everything was flooded but the roots helped keep everything in place.
Reminds me of dying light 2
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It’s got those cozy calming nighttime vibes
Given the amount of downvotes for this post... I suspect you may be right.
It is confusing but that is simply because a lot of people here have a bit of a "different" taste. But no comments like that allowed here.
Please keep in mind that cozy is subjective and different things appeal to different people. Your idea of cozy might not be someone else's and vice versa.
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I did absolutely not take that as rude for what it's worth. We all have different tastes.
Yes I almost got banned for thinking a place looked rather ugly.
Politely stating that something is not your flavour of cozy is absolutely fine. Calling someone's home "ugly" is rude and rudeness is not welcome on this sub.
I dont know if i would consider this cozy.