The area: FRONT GARDEN Improve it: TRANSFORM IT INTO A WELCOMING SPACE

WHY IT’LL BOOST YOUR HOME’S VALUE…

 You already know first impressions count. What you might not know is that potential buyers (as well as guests if you’re not selling) make a snap judgement on your property within the first seven seconds. With that in mind, ensure your garden is well-maintained.

 If your door’s looking weather-beaten, give it a light sand and patch any gaps with filler. A fresh coat of paint and matching door furniture will instantly improve the look. If using pot plants, get a smarter finish with a few long planters rather than lots of individual containers.

 Neaten your pathways and doorstep by washing away dirt, pulling up weeds and replacing cracked slabs. Keep bins out of sight in a handy storage shelter or tuck them around the back of the house if possible.

If you’re not SELLING, a WELL-KEPT front garden will LIFT your SPIRITS every time you come HOME

Top left For similar door paint, try Oxford Blue, Sandtex. For a similar bench, try La Redoute Above Fluted troughs, from £55 each, Cox & Cox Right For a similar bistro table, try Dobbies. For a similar galvanized watering can, try B&Q. For similar door paint, try Duck Green, Farrow & Ball