This book shows how choosing the most suitable material to match the appropriate choice of plants can help to create living spaces with plenty of atmosphere outdoors. Traditional elements which are found in all gardens are considered, such as making fences and gates attractive boundaries, creating eye-catching decorative garden furniture as well as the paving surrounds for water features and seating areas. The book also includes a chapter on introducing contemporary metalwork into the garden using aluminium, copper and iron. Accompanied by a stunning collection of photos, the book is an inspirational aid for anyone who has ever intended to put in a pergola, stone statues or an area of paving.