If you’re seeking to make improvements to your home, then it’s worth considering the garden, too. Often, you can make considerable gains in this space with very little investment and very little expended energy.
But is it worth doing so? Let’s look at a few reasons to consider a garden upgrade.
Kerb Appeal and Property Value
When the garden (and, in particular, the front garden) is in good condition, the impression made on those coming to view the property can be very positive. This can be reflected in the resale value of the entire thing. If you’ve landscaped the space such that it’s beautiful, then the benefits can be considerable. But, often, it’s enough to simply keep the front garden neat and tidy, such that it doesn’t repel would-be buyers.
Lifestyle and Wellbeing Benefits
Access to the right outdoor space can be a boon to mental health. If you’re going to spend time socialising on the patio, then you’ll benefit from having the right surroundings. This also applies if you’re going to be exercising in the garden, meditating there, or simply sitting and reading a book.
Budget Allocation and Phasing
Having decided that you want to make changes to the garden, you’ll still be left with the problem of managing the project. Are you going to tackle the garden at the same time as other projects, in order to get everything out of the way at once, and minimise the costs and disruption? Or are you going to deal with it in a separate phase, so that you can delay things in order to generate the required cash?
Whatever your decision, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve set aside the required cash to deal with your project, and to cope with any unexpected costs. This usually means an additional ten percent of your total budget.
The Rise of Outdoor Living Spaces:
Over recent years, there’s been a market trend toward a certain kind of outdoor space: one that provides a living area. Outdoor kitchens, dining areas and even offices can serve as a direct extension of your living space, allowing you to break down the barriers between the interior and exterior of your home. Installing the right heating and lighting can help you to get the most from the space for more of the year. This is where things like solar lights, which are low-maintenance and require no lights, can be very useful.
Considering Future Needs and Sustainability
As well as thinking about how you’ll make use of your outdoor space in the present, you’ll also want to think about how you m ight use it in the future. Are your needs going to change in the coming decades? Might you lose mobility as you get older, making certain garden features impractical? Might you welcome children into the family, making other garden features dangerous? What about sustainability and long-term maintenance considerations?
By appraising your long-term needs now, you might be able to design a garden that serves you well for years to come.
