Hot tubs, built-in barbecues and bee houses are in but wind chimes, windmills and white plastic patio furniture are out.
That's the conclusion of new research by Jeyes, which asked 2,000 people about the items that would help them create their perfect garden.

Ceramic pots, summerhouses, decking and parasols are also included in the vision, and birds are favourites with gardeners, with bird baths and feeders firmly on the list of desirable garden items.

The research also found that just a fifth of gardeners felt their own outdoor space was very tidy, while over three-quarters said their outdoor space definitely needed work.

One in eight doesn't enjoy spending time in their outdoor space because of the way it looks, results showed, and most think gardening is hard work.

Weeding and cutting the flowers and grass are the gardening jobs people are most likely to let slide.

On average, people rack up over five hours a week spending time in the garden.

The full list of the most desirable garden items is: 1 solar lights; 2 hanging basket; 3 bird feeders; 4 wooden patio furniture; 5 patio heater; 6 ceramic pots; 7 summerhouse; 8 metal patio furniture; 9 gazebo; 10 manicured lawn; 11 bench; 12 greenhouse; 13 bird bath; 14 decking; 15 parasol; 16 water feature; 17 hot tub; 18 block paved drive; 19 built-in barbecue; 20 stake lights; 21 rattan furniture; 22 playhouse; 23 garden candles; 24 trampoline; 25 Jacuzzi; 26 bee house; 27 electric lanterns; 28 fairy lights; 29 metal garden sculpture; 30 corner furniture.

Garden items that are out are: 1 white plastic patio furniture; 2 gnomes; 3 windmills; 4 crazy paving; 5 fairy statues; 6 swinging seat; 7 tarmac drive; 8 wind chimes; 9 bunting; 10 vintage station clock; 11 stone animal ornaments; 12 deck chairs; 13 Roman numeral clock; 14 sundial; 15 lamp post; 16 love seat; 17 rose arch; 18 weather vane; 19 Chinese lanterns; 20 bamboo accessories.