The garden is an extension to the home, and with summer officially underway, it is the perfect time to care for it like any other room. Gardening might not be everyone’s favourite past-time, but a perfect patch could add a pretty penny to the price of a property. 

Experts state that a cared for garden can increase the value of the property, and with space being of a premium, investing time outdoors can see homeowners cashing in.

A neat and well-kept garden space can add desirability and value

Edward Norman, partner at Roger Coupe estate agents in Cranleigh, said: “A neat and well-kept garden space can add desirability and value when selling a home.  And you don’t need to be a horticulturalist to tidy your topiary and prune your plants.  No matter what size your outdoor space, balcony or roof terrace is, what is important is that it is presentable for viewings.”

Potential buyers can’t always see past clutter in a house or a garden, so put the bikes back in the shed, trim the overgrown bushes and mow the lawn.

Buyers want to be able to imagine themselves using the garden on a long summer’s evening

Edward continued: “Making over the garden doesn’t have to be expensive either.  Pot plants from a garden centre or DIY store add instant splashes of colour to a space.  Buyers want to be able to imagine themselves using the garden on a long summer’s evening so freshen up the fences, pressure wash patios or decking, and weed the flower beds to make the space inviting.

“Gardening is also a moderate form of exercise and being outdoors between April to October is the optimum time for Britons to top up their Vitamin D levels so pulling out your green fingers can be rewarding for people’s health and bank balance.”