Do you move home or invest in an upgrade?
Upgrading your existing garden is often a smarter, more rewarding choice than moving house because it allows you to improve your living space in a cost‑effective and personalised way without the financial and emotional upheaval of relocating. Transforming your garden can dramatically enhance your home’s kerb appeal and day‑to‑day enjoyment, creating outdoor spaces tailored to your lifestyle; whether that’s a haven for wildlife, a stylish entertaining area, or a low‑maintenance retreat.
Investing in landscaping also adds tangible value to your property, often delivering a strong return on investment, while avoiding the significant costs of stamp duty, legal fees and moving expenses. Staying put means you keep the community, schools, commute and neighbours you already know, while still gaining the feeling of a “new home” through upgraded outdoor spaces. In short, improving your garden gives you the benefits of fresh surroundings and increased property value, without the stress, expense or uncertainty of moving.
With the rising costs of moving house, many people are choosing to invest in their homes for the long term. Even if you do have your sights set on pastures new, creating a beautiful garden is never a wasted investment. A well‑designed outdoor space can significantly boost your property’s appeal and become a major selling point when the time comes to move. So when you’re ready for your next chapter, remembe; someone else will fall in love with your garden just as much as you have.
The top five things people want to improve in their garden
1. Lack of privacy – the solution is screening plants. Ever gaze out at your garden and wish for a little more seclusion? Or perhaps that less-than-inspiring view of the neighbour’s shed or children’s climbing frame could use a serious upgrade? Ditch the drab fences and say hello to a vibrant solution: living screens.
2. Lack of space – the solution is to maximise every corner and create layers. The benefits of a small garden are of course that they require less maintenance and therefore more time to spend relaxing or entertaining. We suggest keeping the layout bold and simple, not busy and cluttered. Read more on how to make the most of a small garden.
3. High maintenance – If you want enjoy your garden without it becoming a full-time job, then why not try a gravel garden. It’s a great low-maintenance option that you can pack full with drought tolerant plants. Things like Lavender, Verbena bonariensis, Stachys byzantina, Eucalyptus and Olive trees (Olea europaea) are ideal.
4. Poor drainage – you will be pleased to know that some trees love soggy ground and help to absorb surface water with their roots, reducing flooding. Go for Betula nigra (River Birch) and Salix alba var. vitellina ‘Yelverton’(Willow).
5. Watering fatigue – Spending money on plants only for them to die a month later? A shifting climate presents an opportunity to cultivate more resilient and sustainable gardens. Now more than ever, the need for water-wise gardening is growing. It’s the perfect time to explore the role of drought-tolerant plants to make your garden not just survive, but truly thrive, even in drier conditions.
Stuck for ideas?
Our expert consultancy service is here to help. For just £75*, our experienced horticulturalists will provide tailored guidance to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re interested in fast-growing solutions for quick impact, seeking the enduring beauty of evergreen plants or looking to add colour and fragrance, we can offer expert advice.
A slice of outdoor space
A 2013 survey conducted by the Home Retail Group reported that two fifths of UK buyers refuse to choose or consider a home unless it has a sufficient garden. In fact, one in seven homeowners claim their garden has added more value to their home than they had ever invested.
According to Jan Hytch, president of the National Association of Estate Agents, “if a garden is well kept and designed, it’s a real plus. It makes the property stand out and people would probably pay more for a really well-designed garden. It might add from 5 to 10% on the price of a house.”
Here are some before and after images of gardens we’ve transformed to get your creative juices flowing:
Expert Garden Advice for Just £75*
Create your dream garden
Looking to enhance your garden’s privacy, add instant impact, revitalise existing areas, or simply improve your planting?
Our expert consultancy service is here to help.
For just £75*, our experienced horticulturalists will provide tailored guidance to bring your vision to life.
Whether you’re interested in fast-growing solutions for quick impact, seeking the enduring beauty of evergreen plants or looking to add colour and fragrance, we can offer expert advice.