The spring is a popular time to put a property on the market. Will Williams, Soto Gardens Creative Director and winner of several RHS medal-winning gardens, explains how to instantly add kerb appeal to your property.

1.  Make the best first impression

Your front garden is an extension of your home, it is the first thing people see, and it should reflect the design direction of your property, is it sleek and modern or is it traditional and elegant. The front garden sets the scene for the rest of your home. Introduce a cohesive colour palette to match your interior style. At Soto we believe it is important to have your outside space reflect the style of the inside of your home.

2. Add easy to look after planting

Adding a small flower bed in your drive or along your front wall helps to soften your driveway or entrance path. The Soto Evergreen collection is simple, sleek and super low maintenance. Designed to work in any garden condition this structural collection provides greenery throughout the year. Just follow the planting plan so you know exactly where to place the plants to create the designer look.

3. Frame your (freshly painted) front door

Bay Tree and Ivy is a classic combination to have at the entrance to your home for good reason. Low maintenance and evergreen, this pairing adds gravitas to your front doorstep. The Bay Tree is a sign of good luck and can provide small yellow-greenish flowers in spring and berries in autumn. It thrives in both sun and partial positions.

4. Look up

If your front garden is on the smaller side, don’t worry — there are clever ways to make it feel larger and more inviting. One of the best tricks is to grow plants vertically to create the illusion of space.

Climbing plants like jasmine or climbing hydrangea are perfect for this. These beautiful climbers naturally draw the eye upward, adding height and visual interest without taking up precious ground space. 

5. It is the details that count

Don’t forget the pots! Choose stylish, high-quality containers that complement your garden’s look. The right pot can be just as eye-catching as the plant itself, adding another layer of interest while keeping things functional. At Soto we have an edit of the best garden accessories to help you complete your garden look.

6. Window boxes

Make an instant impact on windowsills with troughs packed with beautiful plants that provide year-long interest and are low maintenance. At Soto we have a collection of windowsill collections to help create a wonderful display in a few clicks of a mouse.

7. The finishing touch

Add finishing bark and compost to pots and borders – not only does this help with moisture retention, nutrients and helping to suppress weeds, it looks smart too.