GARDENS BY DESIGN

We all appreciate a beautiful garden for its aesthetic value. The good news is that it not only creates a beautiful environment to live in, but helps your home to appreciate in value.

“Very few people realize the value of a garden on property prices,” says Donovan Gillman, MD of roomtogrow. “Research has shown that gardens are as important as interiors when it comes to wooing a buyer. In fact, a number of estate agents estimate that a beautiful garden can increase the value of a property by around 15%.”

“We are fortunate to live in a climate that is conducive to making the outdoors an extension of your home,” says Gillman. “It therefore makes sense for home owners to make full use of their outdoor space to create areas that are a logical extension of the rooms in their home, a garden that complements their lifestyle.”

roomtogrow is a landscape design company based in Constantia that prides itself on helping find innovative garden solutions for home owners, whether it is a young executive, a couple with young children or a retired couple scaling down.

”We have developed lifestyle palettes in our garden lifestyle laboratory that allow clients to view various outdoor options and visualize the potential of their space. Then, after getting to know their needs and lifestyle, we customise a design to suit their pocket while adding long term value to their primary asset – their home,” says Gillman.

The services offered by roomtogrow are varied but include everything from design to implementation, with a maintenance option. Their qualified team can assist with plant sourcing for the DIY gardener; a full landscaping design service; complete property management, landscaping and irrigation services for new developments – both residential and commercial; or optional monthly horticultural visits to ensure the health of your plants.

Some of the gardens by design that have been inspired by Donovan and his dedicated team include Stellenberg Manor House, Steenberg Manor House, House Ackerman, Constance Court, House Carter and House Jennings. On the commercial side, the Company has project managed centres such as the TygerValley Centre, Dolphin Beach Resort, Table Bay Hotel, Mount Nelson Hotel, Waterford Place, Reddam School in Constantia and the Ratanga Junction Theme Park

roomtogrow recently opened a satellite office based at the Kirstenbosch Centre for Home Gardening. In addition to seeing clients in this inspirational environment, consultants will also be on hand between 9am and 2pm daily to give free advice.

For more information on the services offered by roomtogrow and how to add value to your home, call 021-794-4816 or email roomtogrow@wol.co.za.