SPRUCING UP YOUR GARDEN FOR SALE

Gardens are the oasis of your home and allow you to relax, and to also explore. Gardens are gardens allow you to add some personality and to your house.
Many are spending more and more time at home and due to the current COVID-19 restrictions about travel, having a place that is like a holiday at home is ideal.
Functional and usable outdoor spaces help to sell your home…so investing in your garden is a worthwhile project.

What plants are ideal for your house?
Before you start thinking about plants, understanding the environment is essential.
Do you live in a tropical or cooler place? Does the area you are adding plants to get more shade or sunshine? Is it a small space that needs a pop of colour or do you wish to have a low maintenance garden?
Starting Your Garden Project
Once you have a plan, know what plants you wish to plant and the climate your working with you can then get started with your new garden project.
Gympie has a subtropical climate, so what types of things can you plant in this zone?
• Frangipani – These beautiful fragrant trees create a wonderful tropical mood. They don’t need a lot of care. Make sure that you don’t give your frangipani too much water in winter as this can cause rot. Frangipanis come in different colours; pink, orange and you will be familiar with the common white with yellow centre.
• Bougainvillea – Adding a bougainvillea to your garden will give you stunning colour and interest.
• Bird-of-paradise – They are able to be in full sun and when cared for grow really well. These stunning plants add colour and interest to your tropical garden.
• Camellias can be used to create a stunning and flowering hedge. Camellias can grow from Tasmania to tropical Queensland so are the perfect plant to grow in your new look garden.
• Gardenias – perfect for borders or you can get some varieties that grow to 3 metres tall. The flowers have wonderful perfume that make your garden smell amazing.
There are many more plants that you can plant in a sub-tropical climate the list above is just a sample.
Plants are not the only thing that can add character and charm to your outdoor spaces. Adding chairs, statues, creating spaces for kids to run wild and to play is vital to show future buyers how they can use the space for their family.
If your garden needs a path, it is advisable to create one. Not knowing how to enter and exit the garden is confusing for buyers. Paths also create interest and allows you to section different areas for different purposes.
Adding a deck or pergola is another great idea to allow spaces to have more use; on your new deck you can have a BBQ, table and chairs. If you decide upon a pergola you can have it with a roof or one that is open to allow a vine (climbing roses or bougainvillea) to climb over the structure and add to the ambience.
Resources
• Check out the month and get planting suggestions
• Plant finder – Pick plants by colour, time of the year, low maintenance, water needs, and climate zone.
• What climate is my garden?
• DIY Gardening Projects from Gardening Australia
• Gardening tips, how to design a garden and more ideas from Bunnings
We hope that these ideas help you create a stunning, relaxing and functional garden.