Even if you are not thinking of selling, spring is a good time to consider enhancing your property. ''Hard'' refers to the construction of things like walls and fences, while ''soft'' landscaping is all plants, from groundcovers to trees. You can do it yourself - some people have a great eye and practical skills - or hire a professional landscape designer. Do you want a vegetable garden, space for a glasshouse or a new shed? Remember that easy-care does not mean no-care and - depending on the chosen features - there will be work, such as mowing lawns, pruning trees, trimming hedges or painting fences.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 24, 2017 18:11 UTC