I love them Lilyfinch. I'm going to try and dig up a favourite pic of my BF's mom's little garden in England. It's been my inspiration and a testament to what one can do with limited space. It was an Eden with a bridge and birdbath and swing with climbing roses, etc.

I've seen those bridges go on good sales at wayfair, I think. I love them, just don't have the space. Lisa

Vapor that sounds magical !! I'd love to see photos if you find them. Is she still living there ?

Lisa I will keep an eye out on wayfair. I always assumed they were very expensive but I see some for under 200.. while that's about ten roses I could get I think it may make a nice piece in the garden . :)

I love that first photo. That wouldn't really be all that hard to make and nor would a bridge.

If I had a bridge over a little dry creek, I would be so tempted to put a troll statue under it and let some mini goats run around on top of it lol. (Three Billy Goats Gruff lol) Hmm sooo tempting :D

ETA: I found this: http://www.gnhlumber.com/diy-how-to-build-a-small-garden-bridge/

I'm sure I have a better picture somewhere, but this should give you an idea. This is just a picture of a picture. It's hard to see the bridge but it's between the little statue and some sort of concrete stone statuary to the right of that. It's very small. The whole yard is extremely tiny. In the back by the small stone wall is where she used to keep her old fashioned swing. You know the type that had the fringed cover on top. It sat under the tree where she buried all of her pets. That's Benny in the left-hand bottom. I suspect you're looking for something larger, but this goes to show how much detail one can fit in a small space without it looking junkie. I hope you enjoy. It brings back so many happy memories for me.

Oh my that is a beautiful scene vapor! How lovely! The fountain is a nice touch as well and I like the path leading you to cozy up on the swing. Makes you want to explore!

Sultry, thanks for the wood plan ! I do have a saw and drill so I may be able to make this if I don't find what speaks to me! Thanks for adding the link . Looks doable. :)

I love things like that and I soooooo wish that I had enough room to have it without it looking ridiculous in my yard. In my fantasy home, I would have that, a little stream, and a Victorian gazebo down a winding path and covered with climbing roses... Oh well..

I agree, yard art including cool trellis, arbors, bridges etc really gives a yard interest. We basically started with a blank slate and I wanted meandering paths but alas, my husband wanted a big rectangle of lawn. What's a wife to do lol

Lily, it looks like you're staying in TN. I am happy for you! :-) A small pond with a little bridge would be lovely.

My children's school has a little bridge in one of their gardens. They painted it and a bench red. I'll try to get a picture for you.

That's so cute suncoast !!

Kristine , I have to leave space for my husband too . Ughh isn't the grass by the driveway enough?! Haha

summers we aren't out of the woods yet ! We turned down La only to be asked about San Diego! Ugh. At least we can buy a little lot there . Haven't got an official offer but I'm praying to stay and he's praying to go ! Haha I'm believing for staying.

Curdle a pond would be amazing !! My little one would love it . Maybe someday !

Streisandfan I agree that sounds like a lovely vision! Someone in our neighborhood has a gazebo with nothing around it . I'm not even sure why they got it ! It's dying for some roses !

I hope you get to stay but at least San Diego is a beautiful area.

AND you would be my neighbor! Lisa

Oh Lisa !! I didn't realize you were from that area! I will for sure reach out to you for help with neighborhoods if we do get it . Right now I'm looking in Temecula . Seems to be the only area with choices in our range. Do you have to water a lot ? Not much rain it seems. My only disappointment about this is I have 70 plus roses I can't bring into the state and have to leave behind.

it does looks really really beautiful!!

You guys could have garden parties all the time! :-)

Temecula is a gorgeous place

My favorite place is Fallbrook

Lily, that little bridge pictured is over a pond with Koi and tortoises, etc. It looks minute in the pics, but Bennie is Lab- sized so go from there. I can walk over it and it led to a small seating area with a Victorian iron table and two chairs, perfectly placed for tea under Paul's Lemon Pillar. She had many roses and I always remember those she suggested for me years ago, although I didn't plant a one. In front of the space is a small attached greenhouse. The English really know how to pack it in.

She's had to move, unfortunately, from the South (Bournemouth/Christchurch) to Somerset.