The last 18 months have shown UK homeowners the importance of their gardens. Unable to ramble parks and countryside due to government COVID restrictions, many people found a new love of their outdoor areas. UK property experts, Foxtons, state that 62 per cent of their client base say that gardens are important in a purchase.

Given these facts, it’s little surprise that property owners looking to increase the value of their homes are looking to improve their gardens. Statistics show that the average UK homeowner will spend around 86 minutes every week on gardening. This would seem to be a good use of their time as figures show that a neat and tidy outdoor area can add as much as 20 per cent to a property’s asking price.

Depending on the type of garden you have, improving it can be easy or a challenge, but one option that is ideal for all outdoor areas is the garden rockery. Read on as we explain the benefits these easy to establish yet innovative features can have and how you can add value outside your home.

 

What are the advantages of choosing a rockery to increase property value?



Rockeries can be an ideal solution for many reasons when you want to improve your garden. They can create an impressive and attractive focal point for prospective buyers viewing your home. They can also be employed to disguise a space in your garden that you’re not particularly keen on, effectively transforming it from an eyesore into the aforementioned attraction that can make an excellent talking point.

If you are looking to enhance your garden quickly and sell your property fast, these garden features provide a swift solution. This is because rockery gardens take only a little planning and time and are projects that most people can handle entirely by themselves, lowering costs considerably. Sourcing plants to display among the garden stones isn’t difficult. Many well-supplied garden centres nearby will offer a wide array of beautiful blooms and green leafy ferns to populate a rockery. However, you might be wondering, “where do I get my rockery stones from?

rockery garden

What are the advantages of choosing a rockery to increase property value?



Rockeries can be an ideal solution for many reasons when you want to improve your garden. They can create an impressive and attractive focal point for prospective buyers viewing your home. They can also be employed to disguise a space in your garden that you’re not particularly keen on, effectively transforming it from an eyesore into the aforementioned attraction that can make an excellent talking point.

If you are looking to enhance your garden quickly and sell your property fast, these garden features provide a swift solution. This is because rockery gardens take only a little planning and time and are projects that most people can handle entirely by themselves, lowering costs considerably. Sourcing plants to display among the garden stones isn’t difficult. Many well-supplied garden centres nearby will offer a wide array of beautiful blooms and green leafy ferns to populate a rockery. However, you might be wondering, “where do I get my rockery stones from?

What other gardening tips can help add value to a property?



Creating paths and paving and erecting a good-sized shed are among the most sought-after garden features of prospective purchasers, but there are far quicker and easier options you can adopt that will compliment your new rockery.

Trim your grass. While simple and straightforward, mowing your lawn and giving it a fresh cut will ensure your rockery really stands out. Similarly, tidy up all your flower beds close by, giving them a thorough weeding. Adding plants in pots can smarten up your garden and positioning them in lines will direct the eyes of viewers to your rockery. Choose perennial plants that will always look their best, and remember, as they are potted, when you move, you’ll be able to take your purchases to your new home.

An important part of selling a property is presenting homebuyers with a taste of the lifestyle they’ll enjoy. Buy a garden table and chairs and position them with an excellent view of your new rockery so they can picture themselves getting the best of such an elegant feature on a summer’s day. The added benefit of this buy will be that until your home finds a new owner, you can appreciate the value of your garden rockery yourself.

A specialist source of stones for your new rockery

If you’re planning on building a rockery and adding some value to your property, we can help. At Decorative Aggregates, you’ll find an extensive selection of exceptional rockery stones for your brand-new garden feature. Our speciality is supplying rockery stone, cobbles, and pebbles, along with many other garden features, all delivered nationwide.

You can browse our carefully selected range of stones or get in touch today for any additional product advice and a quick quotation.