Structures

Garden buildings, Roof gardens, Fencing, Railings, Trellis, Gazebos, Greenhouses, Bridges, Steps, Timber Decking, Stepping Stones, Paths,

It is possible to make a good garden without structures - but difficult. The very word garden means 'enclosure' and it is likely that the first gardens adjoined buildings and were enclosed by walls or fences. Correct procedure is to design the garden and then to locate structures - including the main dwelling.

The range of structures to be included in gardens includes roofed buildings, enclosing elements, glazed buildings, gazebos, fences, railings and bridges. Since they are small, they might as well be high quality. As Tunnard said, 'use only the best materials'. These may or may not be the most expensive materials.

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