The nation’s dream garden is 88ft long, with a summer house, swimming pool, fire pit and built in barbecue, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 people have shared the must-haves for a great British garden, with space for animals also a popular choice.
The survey has created a 50-strong list of Brits most wanted items to improve their gardens, including features such as pizza ovens, log storage and yoga area.
Half would opt for a flat rather than tiered landscape, while 32 per cent want stone flooring compared to 30 per cent who prefer decking.
After months of lockdown gardening, the survey gathered opinions on all areas of the outdoor space, finding 72 per cent would rather have grass than use astro-turf.
The research and image were commissioned by Onduline and found that overall, the average adult’s dream garden would appear colourful, inviting and tidy.
Paul Duffy, managing director of Onduline said: ‘The research proves how important gardens are to residents of the UK and how we all aspire to have a “dream garden”.
A survey of 2,000 Brits was used to design the ‘perfect garden,’ which features a summer house, swimming pool and plenty of space for flowers and animals to flourish
‘This has definitely become more apparent during recent months, with increased time spent at home, as we have all been day-dreaming about what our perfect home and garden would look like.
‘What was particularly interesting from the research was seeing how much time people spend in their gardens and outdoor buildings and therefore want it to be the perfect space whether for entertaining, working-out or relaxing.’
Tim Miller, from Tim Miller Design which created the 3D image to show the perfect garden, said: ‘Many of my clients are looking for these top 10 garden features and it’s lovely bringing them altogether in one project.’
The research also found a third would border their dream garden with a fence, while 32 per cent prefer hedging.
More than half would like a big enough space to house animals, with 57 per cent of those surveyed after a chicken coop.
Just under a third would like to have their own ducks, with 17 per cent would prefer goats.
From wannabe farmers to active sports players, a tenth would also include a tennis court in their dream garden and another 10 per cent would like an outdoor gym.
It also emerged that on average, those polled think their perfect garden will cost more than £5,000 to achieve.
But a fifth would put environmentally friendly products above the expenditure when planning their dream garden, and 28 per cent feel it’s important to use sustainable materials outside.
More than half would get professionals in to create their inspirational garden, while a brave 30 per cent would see it as a DIY project.
The study, carried out via OnePoll, also found that despite 31 per cent being happy with their garden currently, only 17 per cent feel they have their ‘dream’ garden.
And a sixth are unimpressed with their outdoor space while a tenth even went as far as to say they were embarrassed by it.
Currently, during the typical week, garden-owners spend seven hours in their outdoor space, along with three hours in their outbuildings – 13 per cent have a summer house and 55 per cent own a garage.
More than a quarter use their outdoor buildings for relaxing, 15 per cent have them as their work space and 17 per cent enjoy hobbies in them.
Similarly, almost two thirds use their garden as a place to relax, while a fifth regularly dine outside and 17 per cent use the space to play with their children.
Paul added: ‘Outdoor buildings have always been a key feature of any garden, whether it is a shed or greenhouse, but this survey highlights that people dream of being more adventurous with their choices.
‘Summer houses or animal pens may seem like very aspirational products but making the dream a reality is much easier than many may think.
‘These days innovation in materials means it is much easier to install an outdoor building, and the job can easily be completed in a couple of hours.’