How To Create The Perfect Garden Retreat

Here are eight suggestions of ways to create a place in the garden where you can sit and relax and/or eat and drink as well. The sound of running water always has a calming effect so a garden pond with a waterfall features in these designs. I came across these ideas in an article by Jennifer which I found on the Hometalk website.

It is always nice to incorporate a spot in your garden where you can sip a drink or eat a meal. Here is a little inspiration to help you get started in creating that perfect place to sit and relax.

1. Why not create a spot for outdoor meals with a beautiful table and set of comfortable chairs?

2. If you are thinking about adding a water feature this spring, why not place it right off the deck area where you will be sitting? That way you can watch the fish darting around and listen to the symphony of water noises, frogs and insects.

This is a close-up photograph of the pond in the previous garden.

And this is the waterfall.

3. Not everyone has a big space. Here is a tiny suburban garden. Raised flowerbeds frame this courtyard garden beautifully.