What a courtyard brief covers
We survey drainage, hose access, sun hours between opposing walls, and pedestrian paths that must stay clear for neighbours. Shared courts need durable vessels that will not tip when deliveries pass. Private courts can take denser planting and temporary screens. Saône humidity near river blocks influences fungal risk — spacing and airflow matter as much as flower colour.
Planting approaches
- Vertical climbers on freestanding frames — no drilling into protected stone without approval.
- Clustered containers creating a “room” within the court without permanent beds.
- Seasonal underplanting refreshed twice yearly for colour without rebuilding structure.
- Evergreen anchors so winter does not empty the view from kitchen windows above.
Copropriété and courtesy
Before large pots arrive, confirm your building allows courtyard planting. We can prepare a one-page plant and vessel list for the syndic. Noise and watering times should respect quiet hours common in Lyon residential blocks. Drip systems, if used, are routed to avoid staining walls that face neighbouring shutters.
Install sequence
Courtyard projects often run in two visits: structure and soil first, climbers and finish plants after drainage checks. We protect tiled and gravel surfaces during placement. Debris leaves with us. Care training for building gardien or household members can be scheduled the same week.
Budget outline
Courtyard styling studio fees typically begin around €520 for a focused container scheme; larger shared courts scale higher. Materials (pots, soil, plants) are quoted separately in EUR. See pricing and process for sequencing.
Linking indoors and out
Many clients pair courtyard greenery with window gardens overlooking the same court, so sightlines match from kitchen to gravel. Indoor salons on upper floors may need indoor plants that echo leaf shapes used below — a simple way to make the apartment and court feel related.