In 2019, it was estimated that a neat and tidy garden could add as much as 20% on to the price of a house.  If you are thinking of selling your house at some point in the future and would like to try and add some value to your house before putting your house on the market, here are some  Garden fixes that may help add value:

If you have a garden that is a blank canvas  – it  is worth considering carefully what you would put on that canvas.  Property Experts indicate that a good sized shed  or a ‘man cave’ would add the most value, followed by good quality paving, which was then  followed by secure fencing,  walls or gates.  If you don’t have a patio, it might be worth considering whether the installation of a patio would add value as they are great for an alfresco lifestyle and for entertaining and, with good outdoor lighting, will enable homeowners to make the most of the garden throughout the year.

If you are worried that your Garden  does not have the necessary ‘buyer appeal’  required for selling your house, please do not worry too much as research has shown that ‘easy to look after’  gardens help sell a house more quickly than a complex garden,  and  that potential buyers are more interested in storage, security and usefulness, rather than a formal or elaborate garden.

There are a small garden jobs that can be done to improve ‘buyer appeal’ without spending a lot of money:

  1.  The first impression really counts.  Focus on what the buyer will see first and update/tidy  this area.  Don’t forget that ‘ kerb appeal’  is important and will be reflected in any online photographs.
  2. Cut the grass -A freshly  mown lawn looks neat and tidy.
  3. Powerwash any decking and paving.
  4. Weed the flower beds.
  5. Add some seasonal colour.  Why not add a few potted plants to the garden which add colour and maybe scent.  If you do not want to spend money on shrubs and flowers that you will leave behind, invest in gorgeous pots and plant perennials in them which you can take with you when you move.
  6. Ensure your garden and garden shed is secure.  Patch up any tired fences and make sure all gates are secure.  Ensure that your shed lock works and all its windows are secure. If necessary, give fences and any sheds a coat of paint.
  7. Present a lifestyle.  Why not style your garden  or yard with furniture? You don’t need to have a large garden or expensive  garden furniture to enjoy an ‘alfresco’ lifestyle.  A simple table and chairs with  maybe a pot plant and a candle will present a lifestyle and which will reflect your own style and taste.

At GardenRus we offer a full set of services relating to  garden design, landscaping and maintenance and we are always happy to help and advise, please  visit our website at https://www.gardens-r-us.scot or, alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info@gardens-r-us.scot or via telephone 01506 871961 or 07584324920.