Simple garden improvements can add up to £6,000 to a property’s value, research from Chartwell Noble found.
Research found 60% of buyers were put off by homes lacking kerb appeal.
Saddat Abid, CEO at Property Saviour, said: “I’ve seen countless sellers lose prospective buyers before they even step through the front door.
“The garden is your first impression – and in today’s competitive market, you can’t afford to get it wrong.”
Abid said homes that sold quickly were those where sellers paid attention to every detail, including the garden.
Abid added: “In my experience buying properties across the UK, the homes that sell fastest are those where sellers have paid attention to every detail – including the garden.
“These small investments often yield the biggest returns.”
Abid noted that painting fences with colours like lavender, cream or burgundy cost £15-30 and could add up to £1,000.
He said solar lighting priced between £20-50 made gardens feel more welcoming, with up to £500 added in value.
Additionally, he pointed out that adding mulch to flower beds cost £10-25 per area, giving a professional look and potentially adding £2,000.
He added that basic water features such as a DIY bird bath could be created for £15-30, with value added up to £500.
Abid also said defining borders with lawn edging cost £5-15 and could add up to £250.
He noted pallets turned into planters were often free, with minor costs for paint, and value added of up to £250.
Furthermore, Abid stated that planting hardy succulents in small gaps cost £10-20, adding up to £250 in value.
He said seasonal potted plants cost £15-40 and also added up to £250.
Abid added that basic maintenance like pressure-washing patios and cutting grass, costing £0-20, could add up to £1,000.
Abid said: “Buyers want to envision themselves living in the space.
“A well-staged garden isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about creating an emotional connection.”
