Having the perfect garden all year round is something that many homeowners dream of, giving them an outside space that can be admired whatever the weather. Gardens created with the varying seasons in mind can be incredibly low maintenance once the initial planting has been done, and offer households a real haven that will attract a wide range of wildlife throughout the year.

A year round garden is also ideal for those who are looking to sell their home; a low maintenance, but attractive, outdoor space can be tempting to prospective buyers, and homeowners will be assured of a great-looking garden, no matter how long their house takes to sell. The perfect garden can be a deal breaker when it comes to real estate; a badly kept outdoor space risks putting buyers off while a well-kept plot, which they can imagine themselves using and enjoying, can sell a whole house.

Planting a year round garden

The key to a year round garden is maintainability; it should make the most of plants and features that will look good in every season with very little upkeep, and it’s a great idea to bed flowers that will come back with the changing seasons without the need for constant replanting. This will give gardens a continual new lease of life and bring bursts of color no matter what the weather’s doing. Narcissi, or daffodils, can be planted in the fall and will bloom come spring. Once planted, narcissi will continue to flower each year, creating a beautiful display of white, orange, and yellow with little repeat effort. Similarly, crocuses, snowdrops, peonies, sedum, and the Siberian iris will return year after year. These blooms, known as perennials, are a dream come true for the year round garden.

Shrubs are a great addition to any garden, helping it to look lush and green whatever the season, while a well-kept lawn can also make a beautiful focal point, and will prove a huge selling point to any prospective buyers. Landscaping is another great way of ensuring a garden’s suitability all year round. Carefully planned rockeries, patio areas, water features, and themed beds can help homeowners to create their ideal gardens with very little effort, allowing them to keep to a strict, easily attainable, plan.

Maintaining a year round garden

It is essential for homeowners to keep on top of simple gardening chores such as pruning, weeding or using a weed eater to maintain the pests on the lawn (we personally use black and decker weed eater), and raking, ensuring that their gardens remain smart and attractive. Even low maintenance gardens require some effort, after all, but it really is worth it to create a space that families can enjoy day after day.

Another vital task is ensuring that garden tools are kept in good working order. This includes storing them properly and taking the time to clean them after every use, and will save money on costly repairs and replacements further down the line. Maintaining tools also means that they will be ready for use at any time – perfect for homeowners expecting prospective buyers. It is particularly essential that lawnmowers, which do the biggest job in the garden, are kept well maintained and in working order; they should be stored somewhere secure and dry, and gardeners should take care to replace parts as soon as they begin to wear.

Online retailers, such as Pat’s Small Engine, generally stock a ready supply of lawnmower parts, gardening tools, and special clothing, as well as advice for maintaining more complex equipment; it has never been simpler to keep a garden, and its tools, in fantastic shape. A year round garden needn’t, and shouldn’t, take all year to get right. However, with a little thought and general upkeep, it can be enjoyed whatever the season and will make a great selling point for any home.