Garden must-have features for party lovers

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Do you love being the talk of the town? Is making your neighbour envious at the top of your agenda? Well, we have some amazing garden features to show you, which will have everyone for miles around coveting your outdoor space. 

By looking at some of the incredible projects completed by professionals, we've honed in on those precious few installations that are sure to elicit some serious garden envy.

Read on and see which you might fancy investing in!

1. This amazing garden annex, complete with terrace, is incredible. Talk about a brilliant guest suite!

2. Why simply barbecue when you can griddle, grill and char to perfection? A top of the range, gas-fired barbecue is a must

3. A pretty pond elevates a garden from nice to fabulous

4. A vegetable patch not only looks great (when organised properly), it will also reduce your household bills

5. Funky, modern water features add subtle style and elegance to a garden

6. A perfectly laid path finishes a garden to perfection and shows real attention to detail

7. Perfect for families, a giant treehouse will gain you cool parent points

8. A small but wonderfully effective fire pit will keep you warm in the winter and help you enjoy your garden for longer, when your neighbours are stuck inside!

9. Who wants a shed for storing tools and wellies when you can have a stunning summerhouse?

10. Let's take it down a notch and talk about a simple garden feature; a perfect lawn. Luscious, green and with no dry patches, your neighbours will want to know your secrets!

11. Rockeries look fabulous, are easy to create and need little to no maintenance

12. Who wants to clutter up a lovely garden with bikes? Not us! So this mini-store with green roof is a lovely way to protect your steel steed

13. Eye-catching garden fencing is impossible to ignore, so how about going all out?

14. A terrace is one thing, but a covered terrace is a sure-fire way to ensure a little jealousy over the fence, especially when it's raining and you're still living it up!

15. Does anyone not love pizza? A brick pizza oven is the ultimate garden accessory

16. Do you know what always gets a lot of attention? Being different! This outbuilding could be anything from a sleepover hut to a sauna. We want one regardless and so will your neighbours!

17. Fruit trees are a great addition to a garden, releasing gorgeous aromas and offering fresh produce every year

18. How about a hot tub to turn your neighbours green?

19. A fresh herb garden is fab for so many reasons, not least because it'll make your garden look and smell incredible

For more wonderful garden inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 17 Really Simple Ideas For A Really, Really Great Garden.

Which of these would you most like in your garden?

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