garden-feature
Decorative outdoor element
A garden-feature is any decorative or functional element added to a garden beyond plants themselves—fountains, birdbaths, trellises, statuary, benches, arbors, or ornamental ponds.
The hyphenated compound typically appears in British gardening contexts and retail descriptions: The stone urn makes an excellent garden-feature.
American usage more often leaves the words unhyphenated or separate.
Water-spouting structure
- pondSmall still body
- waterfallDescending river over precipice
- birdbathOutdoor water basin for avians
- streamSteady continuous flow
koi pond · cascade · water lily · reflecting pool · rill · spout · bubbler · wall fountain
Latticework frame for climbers
- arborGarden trellis structure
- trellisGarden climbing structure
- gazeboRoofed outdoor shelter
- archCurved spanning structure
obelisk · pavilion · colonnade · folly · temple · belvedere · moon gate · lychgate
Three-dimensional sculpted likeness
- sundialShadow-based timekeeper
- urnDecorative container for ashes
- planterContainer for greenery
- topiaryShaped shrub sculpture
sculpture · obelisk · armillary sphere · gazing ball · lantern · pagoda · gnome · finial
Boundary of planted shrubs
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- picketPointed fence stake
espalier · lattice · ha-ha · balustrade · railing · screen · bamboo fence · wattle
Shared seating surface
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- hammockHanging fabric bed
- loveseatTwo-person sofa
- gliderUnpowered flying craft
chair · settee · porch swing · daybed · lounger
Intermediate stage toward goal
- gravel pathWalkway of loose stones
- flagstoneFlat stone for paving
- cobblestoneRiver-smoothed paving stone
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
mosaic · paver · edging · border · slate · crazy paving · threshold · landing
Enclosed portable light
- path lightLow outdoor walkway lamp
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- torchiereTall upward-facing floor lamp
- bollardTraffic-blocking vertical post
string lights · uplighting · fairy lights · candelabra · fire pit · luminaria · oil lamp · moonlighting
fountain
Water-spouting structure
stream · koi pond · cascade · water lily · reflecting pool · rill · spout · bubbler · wall fountain · rain chain
pergola
Latticework frame for climbers
arch · obelisk · pavilion · colonnade · folly · temple · belvedere · moon gate · lychgate · loggia
statue
Three-dimensional sculpted likeness
topiary · sculpture · obelisk · armillary sphere · gazing ball · lantern · pagoda · gnome · finial · pedestal
hedge
Boundary of planted shrubs
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- gateHinged barrier in fence
picket · espalier · lattice · ha-ha · balustrade · railing · screen · bamboo fence · wattle · dry stone wall
bench
Shared seating surface
stepping stone
Intermediate stage toward goal
- gravel pathWalkway of loose stones
- flagstoneFlat stone for paving
- cobblestoneRiver-smoothed paving stone
boardwalk · mosaic · paver · edging · border · slate · crazy paving · threshold · landing
lantern
Enclosed portable light
- path lightLow outdoor walkway lamp
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- torchiereTall upward-facing floor lamp
string lights · bollard · uplighting · fairy lights · candelabra · fire pit · luminaria · oil lamp · moonlighting