Landscaping around a container home: paths, planting and drainage

The garden around a container home is part of the design. Good landscaping keeps water away from the house, creates outdoor rooms and softens the steel.

Paths and access

Lay paths from the car to the entrance and the garden. Gravel, stone and paving all work, and a firm base keeps them level.

Planting

Choose plants that suit the climate and the soil. Keep larger plants a few metres from the walls, so roots do not reach the foundation.

Drainage

Grade the ground away from the house and add a swale or a gravel drain where water collects. This matters most near the foundation.

Outdoor rooms

A terrace, a fire pit or a shaded seat extend the living space. A pergola gives shade and a frame for climbing plants.

Plan the terrace and the planting in the UnedPod configurator, which lets you add terraces and outdoor items in 3D.