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What's happening at gardens123 - February 2010

Well it's been a good start to the Spring season with school work still on the go and those early bird people wanting garden design. Looks like some people will be getting their gardens ready for Spring making good use of the full growing season in 2010 and in time for the early sunny weather we seem to be getting in March.

We have also been busy behind the scenes working on our range of free Design Guides in the portfolio section.
We have just added to the School range a guide offering inspiration on how to develop your school grounds for teaching and learning.

Happy Valentines to all of you out there, remember red roses signify love and passion, yellow roses friendship and white roses enchantment. Here in the office we are hoping for a few flowers ourselves this year but we much prefer the living 'plant in the ground' type.



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Using Your Garden To Sell Your Home

“Estate agents believe gardens are an essential investment for anyone looking to market their house. ‘There’s a huge interest in gardening among our clients” – Jackson-Stops & Staff (May 2009)

“These days, the most popular type of garden is one that ‘provides a quiet area where you can eat outside with unfussy beds”– Country Life (May 2009)

If you have a city-centre pad with just a small patch of greenery, a designer garden can help to sell your property” – Times online, Robert Bailey Property (May 2009)

“Nicholas Ayre, of the property search firm Home Fusion, 'It's not just about plants, you need to think about lighting, irrigation, sound systems, furniture, treat the garden as a room.”- Times Online (May 2009)

"If you are selling then it's a good idea to have a plan, ...a good garden can add between 3% and 5% to the value of your property." South Manchester Reporter Homesearch (August 2007)

"access to good-quality .... spaces can help improve physical and mental health by providing opportunities for physical activity and relaxation" - CABE, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (June 2006)

“attractive outdoor space will improve the appeal of a property and reasonable expenditure can be recouped. Well-planned and executed improvements can add to the value of your property.”- Patrick Sawdon, chief valuer at Halifax (May 2006)

“The amount of space is the single most important physical factor influencing happiness …. just being able to step out the door and feel comfortable is a big factor.”- Halifax Happiest Home Report (Jan 2005)



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