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PROPERTY ADVICE

Prepare your garden A space for entertaining Don’t forget about lighting – solar lights are a

fantastic way to add some extra warmth and
Stylish garden furniture is a great way to
light to your outdoor space, without having to
brighten up a garden space and will allow
potential buyers to imagine relaxing and
source.
hosting summer barbecues in the space. worry about extension wires or a garden power
If you have a smaller garden, foldaway garden
furniture will maximise your space. Quick and
to sell before summer easy to pop up when you want to enjoy an
afternoon outside or host guests, a compact
bistro table and chairs can be stored simply
out of sight when not in use, keeping a smaller
garden clutter-free. A hanging table will provide
Looking to sell your property this summer? Make your home as
a petite tabletop, transforming a balcony for
appealing as possible to potential buyers by sprucing up your garden. spring days and summer evenings.

s the weather gets warmer and the
countdown to longer days begins,
A there’s plenty of inspiration to prepare
gardens to take centre stage when selling your
home this summer. Even a freshly painted front
door and some attractive pot plants can make
all the difference.

A garden is a big selling feature of a property
and can be an extension to the home so
make sure your front garden and driveway are
presentable. Bring the inside out
Make your outdoor space as inviting as possible
After the cold, wet and windy months your by adding outdoor rugs, cushions and throws.
garden is likely in need of some TLC so it Layering garden furniture with ceramics,
is worth spending a day cutting the grass, linens, cotton, metallics and glassware creates
trimming hedges, sweeping, tidying and another space with a homely feeling.
pressure washing fences and patios.
Create zones
Another way to keep your garden looking fresh A great way to use garden space, however
for summer is by pruning your flowers and small or large, is dedicating certain areas for
plants. While some shrubs and trees will happily specific activities. Aesthetic screening is a great
grow unchecked, most require a little helping way to create defined spaces while maintaining
hand with a little cutting back or pruning. an open feel, ensuring vital space is not wasted.
Pruning helps restrict the size or aids growth A seated or chill-out area can be sectioned off
into a certain shape as well as encouraging the from a busy decked area used for entertaining
development of more fruit, flowers or stems. and dining.

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