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Designing a 'Fairytale' garden, any ideas what to make/do?

Umm... There's a horrible dull patch in my garden and we need to brighten it up so.. I really need some help and inspiration for what I'll make/do. The theme will be 'Fairytale'. So far, I have some bits and pieces planned like making toadstools, a raised flowerbed and an arch with climbing vibrant flowers. Anything to add? Thanks! x (:

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1. A gazing ball (a big glass or otherwise reflective ball), a small pond/fountain, privet hedge topiary might be a nic touch too. You might try going with a color theme as well, say all blue with blue sage grass and periwinkle and violets etc. Another nice idea might be some low-voltage lanscape lighting, the modern LED Christmas lights would work well for that - you could even hide a solar panel above a gazebo or trellis to power them and put a motion sensor on it to only activate them when people walk out there, could do the same with the fountain. Some wind chimes. Several hummingbird feeders would bring fairy-like visitors to the area during summer months. Butterfly bushes would do the same for butterflies. Hope that helps inspire.
2. A bird bath, a fountain, lambs ear.