Our landscape designer recently asked for video of my sister using the garden ramp. From what I gather, it is fairly unusual to see ramps incorporated into landscaping. The more I’ve thought about it, the more it makes sense for all of us. We’ve worked hard as a society to create accessibility in the work place, on the corner sidewalk, in schools and even sporting events. I think there is a wonderful niche market for creating inviting landscapes that also allow all our friends and family to visit with ease. It’s also an investment in our own future; a way to age in place.
Do you think this trend could catch on?
Design by Bergez & Associates.
Installation by Natural Bridges Landscaping
Works for me! Life changing…
That’s what I like to hear. Love you, Sharon.
I have a ramp because I used to use a wheelchair. I love the idea of including a ramp in the landscaping. I may have done that myself,because when it was time to get one – I decided I wanted something beautiful and functional. I had been wanting a covered porch for a long time and I took the opportunity to have one built when the ramp was made. It’s really gorgeous.
Genie, thanks for writing! Do you have a photo of your covered porch and ramp? We too always wanted a front porch, patio or deck. We got the best of all worlds when we added the ramp, deck and beautiful new landscaping. It feels like we added a whole room to our house.
My ramp is behind my house so I have a back porch. I would love to have a front porch as well. I do have photos…somewhere. I’ll look. How do I get them to you?
Assuming you have digital pics, you can email them, or you can write a blog about your porch and post them.
what is your email address?
alysmilner
@comcast.net
I sent the email – did you receive it?
Genie, I got it and just sent you a reply. I was out for the afternoon. Your home, garden and ramp are lovely. Look at all that property you have!
Thanks so much for following up with pictures. You are a gem.
Thank you! Actually my yard is medium sized. I think all the garden areas make it look large.
It’s lovely, whatever size it is. Thank you.
You’re such a wonderful, thoughtful sister, literally and figuratively! I love your ramp, and enjoyed seeing Sharon’s demonstration. Nice music selection for the video, too! I think ramps are always a good idea wherever they can be incorporated, and including them in landscape design seems only natural and sensible. Great job!
Thank you!