Here are 52 things we might want for our garden, from a hammock to a helipad.

Before going crazy though, have a go at writing a ‘wants and needs’ brief…what is it you can really envisage yourselves doing out there every day or week? Then pick the elements which fit those activities. Go!

lawn – for playing games on
lawn – for lazing on & looking at
terrace for entertaining/socialising
flower borders
green borders
tree to sit under
woodland or small copse
treehouse
planting to block bad views
fruiting trees
veg patch
compost bin
toy storage
garden tool storage
potting shed
potting bench
greenhouse
cold frame
bonfire area
outdoor heater
fire pit/fireplace
barbecue
pizza oven
outside kitchen
large dining table, 6-12 chairs
small dining table, 2-6 chairs
table & seating for coffee and reading, 1-2 chairs
bench or informal seating
hammock
sun lounger
plunge pool
hot tub
swimming pool
pool changing & filter house
outdoor shower
summerhouse
home office
music
IT connection
wildlife attracting features; pond, logpile, bee hotel
still water
moving water
sculpture
birdbath or water trough
kennel
chickens/rabbits
tennis court
ambient lighting
task lighting (for night dinners etc)
car parking space
garage
helipad… ok, we can dream can’t we…