With National Gardening Week in full bloom, we’re sharing our top tips on how to add value to your home through your garden.
Spring is upon us, the sun is shining bright and the country is as eager as ever to get digging in their gardens. But have you ever thought about how your garden affects the value of your home? If you haven’t, then it’s time to start, as a well-maintained garden can add up to 20 percent to the value of your property.
The first thing to remember is that your garden is a part of your property. Consider it as an extra room of the house. And like any other room, your garden should reflect your property. It’s also important to keep it simple. Your garden should look tidy and colourful but also easy to maintain.
Another important aspect is the privacy of your garden. Having a secluded garden can create a sense of exclusiveness and can instantly add to your properties value. Fencing can be installed up to 2 metres without permission from local planning authority. Equally large plants can be used to create privacy for your garden. However be aware when planting large plants and trees as they can block views and create shade inside your house, thus decreasing the value of your home. When choosing plants for your garden, try to include indigenous plants where possible and think variety.
If you’re looking to spend more on improving your garden then a patio is a great choice to add some value to your home. They require minimal maintenance and can create space between the house and the lawn which can make the property look bigger. However, bigger isn’t always better. Adding a swimming pool can negatively affect the value of your home, as they require a lot of maintenance and can be expensive to uphold.
Finally, it’s important to keep your garden tidy. Keeping lawns well-trimmed and adding a clean edge between the lawn and paving or flowerbeds is the first step in keeping your garden maintained. Weeding your garden also greatly helps the look of your garden. Not only do weeds look unattractive, they can also affect the growth of the other plants in the garden as their roots can steal nutrients from other plants. Lastly, giving fencing a fresh lick of paint can add contrast to your garden.
Simplicity and low maintenance is often the key to boosting your gardens value with minimal outgoing costs.
If you are selling your home and would like it valued, Norfolk Property Online offers free valuations with no obligations. To arrange this, call the office on 01603 300900, or email [email protected].
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