Cultivated or untamed? A fragrant kitchen garden or a tranquil pond with a bench? A perfectly cut lawn that resembles Wimbledon or the dizzying lushness of Monet’s garden? A garden can be anything from a balcony box to an elaborate Japanese garden.

There is no accounting for taste: the ideal garden will always mean something different to everyone. Utility, comfort, and beauty can all be important aspects when you imagine your perfect garden.

Which 5 things are the most essential to the garden of your dreams? Let’s paint the picture of the ideal garden together to find out which features we can all agree on.

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