Our survey of UK homeowners has revealed the UK’s ultimate dream garden – with bird feeders, real grass, pizza ovens and wildflower meadows among the top 25 garden features as voted for by the nation.

Considering that 77% of us spend up to 20 hours a week in the garden in the summer months, it’s not surprising that we want our gardens in tip-top shape. However, although Brits are not shy on spending when it comes to their gardens, willing to pay an average of £10,333.90 to achieve their garden goals, in reality, a garden with all the dream features would actually cost nearer the £70,000 mark.

So, what does the nation’s ‘dream garden’ actually look like?

Garden spend trends

While on average people would spend £10,333 to get their garden just how they want it, those households earning over £100,000 are willing to spend over £20,000. And, for 38% of people whose houses are worth over £1 million, they’re happy to spend upwards of £50,000 to achieve their garden goals.

3D design walk-through

The gender and age ‘gap’ divide

Achieving the dream garden might cause disagreements in some households, with a distinct difference of opinions as to what should feature in a dream garden. Women voted overwhelmingly in favour of fairy lights (64%) with men definitely not so keen (33%). Spending could be a bone of contention too, with men, on average, willing to spend almost £4,000 more than women on renovating the garden.

The survey results also show a big difference between various age groups, with some of the desired features for the younger age groups proving to be not quite so desirable for the older generation and vice-versa. Only 10% of 18 – 24 years olds envisage having shrubs in their dream garden, compared to 74% of the over-65 age group. While only 19% of over-65s would like a pizza oven in their dream garden, this rises considerably to 58% of 24 – 35 year olds.