Tuesday 16 September 2008

Beat the credit crunch by investing in your garden


Yorkshire Bank has produced new research which reveals that UK homeowners believe their gardens are worth more than £9,000.

More than 41 per cent say they make the most of their gardens by using them every day.

Gary Lumby, Yorkshire Bank's head of retail, said: "Our research shows that Brits value their outdoor space - and are willing to pay for the satisfaction they get from having their very own green and pleasant land."

According to Yorkshire Bank, the value placed on a garden appears to mature over time, thus adding value to properties overall price-tag.

Even if your garden is small, it is easy to make it a welcoming and relaxing place by planting up pots and windowboxes.

Investing in your garden looks like a sure fire way to beat the slump in the housing market by adding value to your property...

RECYCLED CUPS MAKE GORGEOUS GARDEN GIFTS

It's amazing what you can make from rubbish - this elegant sundial is made from vending machine coffee cups...


This innovative new material has a lovely solid, heavy, earthy feel - very much like slate actually - and is a perfect choice for the garden

Produced as a direct result of the UK Save-A-Cup scheme

This lovely clock is also available. A great garden gift idea!