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      The location of a pond depends on local conditions (including soil), gradient of the land, and the existence of rocks and established plants. Areas with natural boulders and secluded corners on lower ground lend themselves to ponds and pools. If the ground slopes, you could include a rock garden alongside the pond, or build a retaining stone wall instead. Unexciting shady areas may benefit from water features, although roots can make digging difficult and some trees lose their leaves in autumn.

      Planters are like small gardens on their own and may be built in any number of locations – under a window, as part of a boundary wall, against a patio wall, or even in the center of a driveway or in the garden itself.

      Practical decoration

      While fences are generally made to enclose a property, they may also be built within the garden itself. Decorative picket fences can enclose a vegetable and herb garden, but may also be erected along a boundary – although be absolutely sure you know where the official boundary of your property lies. You may also need to get consent from your neighbors, who may automatically share ownership of the fence (or wall) even if they do not contribute to the cost of it.

      A rustic screen may make a patio more private or shield an entertainment area from prevailing winds. Before you start digging foundations, check whether there are any legal restrictions in terms of the height of the wall and its location. One can usually build small brick structures within the garden without approval, but walls and pillars to support an arbor roof, for example, may require plans. If you do need approval from your local authority, make sure that you do this before you rush out to buy materials.