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Why a Great Garden Boosts Home Sales — and What’s Trending in Spring 2025

Real estate & property trends
11 September 2025
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A beautifully landscaped garden does more than look attractive—it can significantly influence a buyer’s emotional response and ultimately the sale price. When potential buyers arrive at your home, a well-kept, inviting outdoor space instantly communicates care, pride, and value. It tells a story about how much thought and effort the owner invests in the property, encouraging buyers to picture themselves living there.

Gardens with clean lines, healthy greenery, and a welcoming front entrance can also make a property feel larger and more inviting. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces often extend the usable living area of a home—like decks, patios, and alfresco dining zones—turning previously overlooked spaces into lifestyle highlights. These factors can shorten the time a home stays on the market and even lead to stronger offers.

Looking ahead to spring 2025, several garden and landscaping trends are on the rise:

  • Sustainable, water-wise plantings: Homeowners are choosing drought-tolerant plants—such as native Australian species like kangaroo paw, grevillea, and lomandra—that thrive in dry conditions while reducing water use (
  • Outdoor living spaces: Families increasingly invest in functional outdoor areas—fully equipped outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and al fresco lounges—that seamlessly tie indoor comfort to outdoor enjoyment
  • Edible landscaping: Fresh herbs, fruit trees, and ornamental edibles are being incorporated into flowerbeds and raised beds, blending beauty with utility
  • Climate-responsive and low-maintenance design: Gardens that use smart irrigation, permeable paving, and eco-friendly materials are becoming highly valued for their ease of upkeep and environmental benefits
  • Front-yard curb appeal upgrades: Layered landscaping with varying textures, heights, and plant types, along with stylish pathway lighting and geometric garden beds, are becoming go-to choices for adding character and charm at the entrance

Whether your garden is small or expansive, investing in thoughtful landscaping aligned with these trends can elevate your home's appeal, convey a strong sense of home, and set you ahead in the market this spring.

Real estate & property trends
11 September 2025
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