Eight great garden pieces, from copper planters to fine oak furniture
David Harber’s sundials and water sculptures make strong statements in the garden. One of his newest designs is the elegant Volante, a tall, slim water feature made from verdigris bronze with a vertical stainless-steel water canal – ideal as a focal point in any sized garden. The Volante is 170cm tall and costs £9,730 plus VAT.
A pair of top-quality boots is essential for any gardener, and the Dubarry Clare boot (£325) gets my top vote. The knee-high suede and leather boot is fully waterproof and lined with Gore-Tex so that your feet stay dry and warm whatever the weather.
Sophisticated planters are worth splashing out on, and this ribbed copper planter from Bronzino would work both in traditional or contemporary spaces. Various colours and finishes are available from natural copper and verdigris to the dark grey finish shown here, with sizes ranging from 49cm to 68cm tall and prices from £534 plus VAT to £1,116 plus VAT.
Parasols can be downright boring, but not these! Sunbeam Jackie parasols are made from vintage and designer fabrics in a zany mix of colours and prints, with each one being completely original. Choose from 2m (£1,450), 2.5m (£1,650) or 3m diameter (£1,850).
All I want for Christmas is a Gabriel Ash Greenhouse. Made from Western Red Cedar, these hand-crafted greenhouses are widely coveted in gardening circles. The Planthouse Eight (£3,995 plus installation) has a sturdy brick base and more height than standard greenhouses at 7ft tall.
Every gardener needs a good quality, made-to-last watering can, and Haws make the Rolls-Royce of watering cans. Good to look at and comfortable to use, they have a uniquely balanced ergonomic design. Made from hot-dipped galvanized steel, they come in four colours and cost £64.99 plus p&p.
Everyone dreams of having a shepherd’s hut at the end of the garden, and Plankbridge’s Writer’s Hut would fit into all but the tiniest space. With bespoke fixtures and fittings, including oak window frames, door and floor, it is a shrunk-down version of their full-sized shepherd’s hut at only 2.4m long and 1.5m wide. Prices start at £10,740.
Less is more when it comes to outdoor furniture. Designed by garden designer Arne Maynard, this beautiful oak table and bench set (£4,500 for the table and £2,500 per bench) creates a simple statement with its strong, clean lines. Hand-crafted using traditional technique, the furniture will weather beautifully as it ages.
Ever since I saw the beautiful brick maze created by Adrian Fisher at Greys Court near Henley, I have wanted one in my own garden. Fisher is known as the world’s leading maze designer, and can conjure up labyrinths and mazes in brick, paving, hedging or water.
The ultimate Christmas present for an obsessive gardener, this potting bench from online garden store Crocus is ideal for a small space (160cm tall x 65cm wide, £189.99 plus delivery). Painted in eau de nil, it is as stylish as it is functional, with handy shelves and wooden hooks for hanging tools.
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