Dig In – A New Home With Outside Space To Grow!
As spring arrives and outdoor spaces come back to life, there’s no better time to enjoy gardening. From tending to pots on a balcony to making the most of your garden or landscaped communal areas, greenery plays a huge part creating the perfect home. It helps shape a space that feels calm, welcoming and connected to nature.
Across our developments, outdoor living offers residents opportunities to connect with nature, unwind outdoors and enjoy greener surroundings, whatever their lifestyle or space.
Gardening for every kind of home
At developments such as Spring Acres and Whitstable Heights, our family homes are designed with private gardens and a beautiful lawn included as standard. These spaces offer the perfect opportunity to get green‑fingered. See our tips below:
- Check your soil type first – your local garden centre can help you choose the best soil and plants for your garden or pots.
- Plant native flowers to your area – support local wildlife and provide vital food for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Go pesticide‑free where possible – allow nature to thrive naturally and create a healthier outdoor space.
- Grow flowers in clusters rather than individually – grouping larger, colourful plants together makes it easier for butterflies and bees to spot.
Carole pictured in her new garden says: “Spring Acres is a great place to live all round. The homes are beautiful, the people are friendly, and the location is perfect. I honestly can’t fault it – we feel so lucky to be here”
Make the most of your environment
Even little gardening choices can have a big impact. Biodiversity on a small scale really does make a difference. Most of our homes include an outside tap, making it easier to keep your new garden healthy and watered during the hotter summer months.
Gardening can be enjoyed whatever the space, whether it be private gardens, balconies or terraces. For apartment living at developments like Riverside Square and Kingston Wharf, balconies and terraces provide valuable outdoor space. With pots and planters, these areas can easily be transformed. Smaller spaces can be filled with colour and scent using seasonal flowers, herbs and low‑maintenance plants.
At developments near the coast, gardening requires consideration of the coastal climate. Choosing hardy, salt‑tolerant plants e.g, Beach Rose or Lantana, can thrive in sea air and breezy conditions while still bringing colour and greenery to balconies and outdoor spaces.
In a more urban environment such as our London developments, Eastman Village and Parkside Triangle, the provision of community allotments allow space for residents to garden, grow and enjoy outdoor living. At Parkside Triangle, biodiversity forms part of everyday living. Landscaped green spaces encourage pollinators such as bees and butterflies, with planting that supports local wildlife. These spaces also give residents room to garden and grow. By growing a range of plants and supporting different habitats, developments can help insect species to thrive.
The benefits of green living
A garden isn’t just about aesthetics. It has been proven to support mental wellbeing, reduce stress and encourage outdoor activity. A few minutes spent watering plants or pruning greenery can provide a break from busy routines. Shared green spaces also offer places to relax and socialise, with the garden maintained for residents and the wider community.
When out and about, many of our developments are set close to parks, countryside or coastal walks. These locations give residents even more opportunities to connect with nature. At Kidbrooke Village, expansive open parkland surrounds residents and offers a village feel within the city. Similarly, Eastman Village is set within a neighbourhood of green routes and outdoor areas that encourage walking and cycling.
At our developments, green spaces play an important role in everyday living, They enhance the look and feel of each home while supporting wellbeing. This spring, why not take the opportunity to visit one of our developments across London, Kent and Sussex and picture yourself in a new home with the opportunity for a new gardening adventure this summer.
Outside space is dependent on the development and plot purchased, subject to availability and lease conditions. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.
