Landscaping your Garden can add up to 20% onto the value of your Home

If you’re anything like us, you like to make sure you get the most out of your money, and your home. So how can you enjoy the space you live in, whilst also increasing its value? Well, as it turns out, landscaping your garden can add up to 20% onto the value of your home. It sounds crazy, but it’s true! Research by My Tool Shed even found that a little spruce up of your outdoor space could increase the average UK house price by up to £46,552. Wouldn’t that be nice? Here’s a few ideas.

Outdoor Living

Done are the days of dodgy deckchairs; outdoor lounging is in, and it’s never been more attainable. Modern outdoor furniture is as cool as it is comfortable, so why not take advantage? There’s everything from classic rattan to comfy corner sofas, so you can lounge around and wile away the hours. And, of course, you’ll need a patio to put it on. Here’s our pick for the job.

Firepits

Yearning for a campfire? Or do you just enjoy the conversations around them? Firepits are a great way to add a focal point (and a little warmth) to your garden. Which means you can enjoy your outdoor space even after dark. They come in a range of styles, from minimalist cast iron to intricate continental style mosaic. If you’re clever, you’ll get one to match your paving; and if you’re really clever, you’ll choose Porcelain (that stain resistance comes in handy.) Marshmallow anyone?

Wildlife Gardening

Don’t some of the most beautiful gardens make it look effortless? A really lovely way to update your garden is to just let it grow. Wildlife gardens aim to create a natural haven for the birds, the bees, and everything in between by implementing the use of wildflowers and reducing the over-zealous upkeep (thank god.) You could even install a small pond to encourage even more of the little critters. Perfect for that quaint cottage feel.

Outdoor Dining

As the weather warms up, what’s better than breakfast amongst the birds, or a long, sun soaked lunch? Our outdoor spaces are becoming increasingly sacred, which means we want to use them in more ways than one. Why not create a dedicated dining space? Porcelain paving is easy to clean and scratch and stain resistant, so it’s the perfect choice for al fresco dining. You best get cooking.