Simple garden improvements to sell your home

Britons are being offered advice on the simple garden improvements to help sell their homes.

The outdoor experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have put together ten top tips to tidy up the garden to make homes easier to sell.

Transforming an outdoor space is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a house stand out from the competition.

Quick ways to spruce up a garden include weeding and clearing up debris. Other easy jobs to carry out are mowing the lawn and updating outdoor furniture.

A spokesperson for Garden Buildings Direct said: “When you’re selling your homes it’s worth looking at some of the smaller details which could make all the difference,

“Making sure your garden is tidy and well presented is one of them. A tidy lawn, immaculate flower beds and no weeds is a great place to start.

“If you have the budget to give your space a bit more of an overhaul, think about creating a patio area and adding some garden features.

“Ultimately you want potential buyers to see your garden as a great addition to the house, adding functionality that’s not found inside, and that they can start enjoying as soon as they move in.”

Here are the handy garden improvements by Garden Buildings Direct:

1. Dig up weeds

Clear the weeds which have accumulated during the soggy spring weather. Once they’re dug up, think about adding mulch. Mulch is a great way to control excessive weed growth and can instantly improve the look of a garden.

2. Mow the grass

Make sure you give any lawned areas a trim. If the grass is neat it shows that the space is well maintained and means less work for the new owner.

3. Tidy up the space

If your outdoor space is full of broken chairs or litter scattered around the garden, it could quite easily put people off from buying the property. Clean up any excess debris, rake fallen leaves and trim the hedges.

4. Complete unfinished work

Unfinished work can stick out like a sore thumb. Make sure there are no rusty nails sticking out of the garden shed or, if an outdoor building is incomplete, repair it before putting your home on the market.

5. Dress up outdoor furniture

To improve any existing furniture, add some pillows to brighten up the space. If the furniture is worn out, either hide the unpleasant seating areas with a lightweight blanket or replace the furniture.

6. Add a standout feature

Having a standout feature such as a water fountain can enhance a garden’s appearance. It can also help people visualise how the space might look with their own ideas. If you’ve got the budget and room, adding a shed or a whole new garden room can add extra functionality to the property as a whole and add additional usable space.

7. Minimalistic decorations

Simplicity is key to refining an outdoor area. This will help potential buyers picture how they want to use and adapt the garden space. Using neutral colours such as greys, blacks and wood tones are best suited to fit this modern theme and provide a blank slate for them to work on.

8. Repaint fences

Apply a fresh coat of paint to your fence to improve garden presentation. Try placing fairy lights around the fences to create a cosy atmosphere and add a homely touch.

9. Add a patio space

Having an outdoor patio area can instantly boost the value of your home. It can be used all year round, from soaking up the sun during summer to roasting marshmallows or enjoying a few drinks around the firepit.

10. Stage the stylish space

Get the garden prepped and ready to showcase to people looking to buy the property. Having the space staged will help highlight its best features and help potential buyers see the full potential of the garden.