Gardens and moving house

Kate Morgan · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 70

I would appreciate some thoughts on this subject. Our property is mainly
planted up with mature trees and shrubs. I like it that way, friends have
commented on the lack of flowers and bedding stuff, my answer is that there
is always something happening out there and the wildlife love it. We will be
putting the house on the market later in the year and I wonder if I should
do anything to alter the garden, what do people look for and should I tell
peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.

kate

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Sacha · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 30

On 27/2/08 12:35, in article 13sam9jk2reir50@corp.supernews.com, "Kate
Morgan" wrote:

> I would appreciate some thoughts on this subject. Our property is mainly
> planted up with mature trees and shrubs. I like it that way, friends have
> commented on the lack of flowers and bedding stuff, my answer is that there
> is always something happening out there and the wildlife love it. We will be
> putting the house on the market later in the year and I wonder if I should
> do anything to alter the garden, what do people look for and should I tell
> peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.
>
> kate
>

Yes about the dog, just in case someone has a terrible shock. It's not a
nice thought but I think it's considerate of you to think of it. As to the
colour, just put some pots or tubs around and then make it clear they'll be
going with you. See what you can find that look nice - real terracotta is
never a taste blunder - and plant them up with things that will be colourful
later - lilies and other summer flowering bulbs, Dahlias etc, perhaps?
Mention the wonderful wildlife, don't draw attention to lack of bedding. If
the garden looks tidy with the lawn cut and the edges 'done', that's what
will be seen most obviously. Lots of people don't want or like bedding
anyway. It's too brash for some and a nuisance to have to keep buying it,
putting it in and taking it out to replace with something else etc.
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

'Mike' · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

"Kate Morgan" wrote in message @corp.supernews.com...
>I would appreciate some thoughts on this subject. Our property is mainly
>planted up with mature trees and shrubs. I like it that way, friends have
>commented on the lack of flowers and bedding stuff, my answer is that there
>is always something happening out there and the wildlife love it. We will
>be putting the house on the market later in the year and I wonder if I
>should do anything to alter the garden, what do people look for and should
>I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.
>
> kate

""I like it that way""

The next people in might rip the whole lot out and turn it into a children's
football pitch. Happened to our neighbours house.

One the other hand, our garden was a kids playground, they had 6 children,
it is now landscaped and has been open to the public.

As long as it is neat and tidy that's all you need.

Your dog? How deep? Are they likely to find him/her with normal trimming up
etc? If there is any chance then yes you need to tell them.

Mike

--
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Broadback · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 72

'Mike' wrote:
> "Kate Morgan" wrote in message
> @corp.supernews.com...
>> I would appreciate some thoughts on this subject. Our property is mainly
>> planted up with mature trees and shrubs. I like it that way, friends have
>> commented on the lack of flowers and bedding stuff, my answer is that there
>> is always something happening out there and the wildlife love it. We will
>> be putting the house on the market later in the year and I wonder if I
>> should do anything to alter the garden, what do people look for and should
>> I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.
>>
>> kate
>
> ""I like it that way""
>
> The next people in might rip the whole lot out and turn it into a children's
> football pitch. Happened to our neighbours house.
>
> One the other hand, our garden was a kids playground, they had 6 children,
> it is now landscaped and has been open to the public.
>
> As long as it is neat and tidy that's all you need.
>
> Your dog? How deep? Are they likely to find him/her with normal trimming up
> etc? If there is any chance then yes you need to tell them.
>
> Mike
>
>
Or, of course, you could dig the remains up and take it with you.

JennyC · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 172

"Kate Morgan" wrote in message @corp.supernews.com...
>I would appreciate some thoughts on this subject. Our property is mainly
>planted up with mature trees and shrubs. I like it that way, friends have
>commented on the lack of flowers and bedding stuff, my answer is that there
>is always something happening out there and the wildlife love it. We will
>be putting the house on the market later in the year and I wonder if I
>should do anything to alter the garden, what do people look for and should
>I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.
>
> kate

I'd leave it as it is. One never knows what new owners will want to do. We
once sold a house with a gorgeous garden, pond, sitting areas, paths etc.
All was ripped up and put down to grass because they had small children....

We have our house on the market ATM. It was lots of difference
colours.....didn't sell. the estate agent advised us to 'get up a ladder and
paint everything magnolia' .............still hasn't sold !

Jenny

'Mike' · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 373

"JennyC" wrote in message @mid.individual.net...
>
> "Kate Morgan" wrote in message
> @corp.supernews.com...
>>I would appreciate some thoughts on this subject. Our property is mainly
>>planted up with mature trees and shrubs. I like it that way, friends have
>>commented on the lack of flowers and bedding stuff, my answer is that
>>there is always something happening out there and the wildlife love it. We
>>will be putting the house on the market later in the year and I wonder if
>>I should do anything to alter the garden, what do people look for and
>>should I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.
>>
>> kate
>
> I'd leave it as it is. One never knows what new owners will want to do. We
> once sold a house with a gorgeous garden, pond, sitting areas, paths etc.
> All was ripped up and put down to grass because they had small
> children....
>
> We have our house on the market ATM. It was lots of difference
> colours.....didn't sell. the estate agent advised us to 'get up a ladder
> and paint everything magnolia' .............still hasn't sold !
>
> Jenny
>

Jenny, someone somewhere wants your house. It's a case of waiting until they
see that your house is on the market. Been there done that got the furrows
in the brow

No way would a 'non gardener' want my house now. ""I"" would be put off
buying my house because of the state of the garden, BUT, when we opened it
to the public a couple of years ago, it had the 'Wow' factor. How do I know?
Because someone on coming round the corner seeing the layout, colour,
planting said ""WOW""

Kind regards and don't give up hope

Mike

--
www.rneba.org.uk. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association.
'THE' Association to find your ex-Greenie mess mates.

PK · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 14

"Kate Morgan" wrote in message @corp.supernews.com...

>I wonder if I should do anything to alter the garden, what do people look
>for

Do nothing other than keep the style it is looking as neat/tidy as
appropriate.

>and should I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Maybe at completion, leave tham a note!

Telling a visiting punter may put them off!

pk

David in Normandy · Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 43

PK says...
> "Kate Morgan" wrote in message
> @corp.supernews.com...
>
> >I wonder if I should do anything to alter the garden, what do people look
> >for
>
> Do nothing other than keep the style it is looking as neat/tidy as
> appropriate.
>
>
> >and should I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady corner.
>
>
> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
>
> Maybe at completion, leave tham a note!
>
> Telling a visiting punter may put them off!
>
> pk
>
>

After we bought our previous house the neighbour mentioned
that the previous occupant had buried their dead cat
somewhere around where I was digging ground to make a veg
plot. Sure enough it wasn't long before a cat skull was
grinning at me. I put it in the dustbin - not sure what you
are supposed to do with pet skeletons when reclaiming every
diggable inch of a small garden. I certainly wouldn't want
to keep finding it every time I lifted potatoes!

I doubt mention of said animal would have put us off buying
the house, but it would probably put some people off.
--
David in Normandy. DavidinNormandy@yahoo.fr
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Kate Morgan · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 70

snip
>> >and should I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady
>> >corner.
>>
>>
>> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
>>
>> Maybe at completion, leave tham a note!
>>
>> Telling a visiting punter may put them off!
>>
>> pk
>>
>>
>
> After we bought our previous house the neighbour mentioned
> that the previous occupant had buried their dead cat
> somewhere around where I was digging ground to make a veg
> plot. Sure enough it wasn't long before a cat skull was
> grinning at me. I put it in the dustbin - not sure what you
> are supposed to do with pet skeletons when reclaiming every
> diggable inch of a small garden. I certainly wouldn't want
> to keep finding it every time I lifted potatoes!
>
> I doubt mention of said animal would have put us off buying
> the house, but it would probably put some people off.
> --
> David in Normandy. DavidinNormandy@yahoo.fr

Many thanks to all, comments very helpful.
The only one in doubt is our ex pet dog, she died about 3 years ago and
buried about 2ft, deep, maybe I plant a beautiful shrub over her and they
wont want to move it anyway . Actually the whole conversation is rather
funny cos our neighbours are funeral directors complete with chapel of rest
Smile

Also we had our big horse cremated when he was put down, he is now in a
very nice box in the corner of the lounge. Our friend and farrier who is
psychic reckons that we wont plant him, the horse not the farrier, until we
settle somewhere, I`ll get me coat Smile

kate

Sacha · Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 30

On 27/2/08 19:43, in article 13sbfbtlgg8ahba@corp.supernews.com, "Kate
Morgan" wrote:

>
> snip
>>>> and should I tell peeps that our old pet dog is buried in a shady
>>>> corner.
>>>
>>>
>>> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
>>>
>>> Maybe at completion, leave tham a note!
>>>
>>> Telling a visiting punter may put them off!
>>>
>>> pk
>>>
>>>
>>
>> After we bought our previous house the neighbour mentioned
>> that the previous occupant had buried their dead cat
>> somewhere around where I was digging ground to make a veg
>> plot. Sure enough it wasn't long before a cat skull was
>> grinning at me. I put it in the dustbin - not sure what you
>> are supposed to do with pet skeletons when reclaiming every
>> diggable inch of a small garden. I certainly wouldn't want
>> to keep finding it every time I lifted potatoes!
>>
>> I doubt mention of said animal would have put us off buying
>> the house, but it would probably put some people off.
>> --
>> David in Normandy. DavidinNormandy@yahoo.fr
>
>
> Many thanks to all, comments very helpful.
> The only one in doubt is our ex pet dog, she died about 3 years ago and
> buried about 2ft, deep, maybe I plant a beautiful shrub over her and they
> wont want to move it anyway . Actually the whole conversation is rather
> funny cos our neighbours are funeral directors complete with chapel of rest
> Smile

Also we had our big horse cremated when he was put down, he is now in a
> very nice box in the corner of the lounge. Our friend and farrier who is
> psychic reckons that we wont plant him, the horse not the farrier, until we
> settle somewhere, I`ll get me coat Smile

>
> kate
>

I can't imagine what you're worrying about, Kate. Follow my husband Ray's
maxim (not true!) He says he's going to be cremated and scattered 4 oz to
the square yard and forked in lightly. Wink

)
Seriously, I think you do have to warn people. Imagine the shock of digging
up bones and not knowing if they're human or not. It sounds as if you're
fairly relaxed about the whole thing and of course, you know what these
bones are. The new owners or the ones after that and etc. etc. etc. long
down the lines, won't have a clue.
In the short term, it could 'come back' on you if only because I *think*
it's now illegal to bury pets in your garden - might not have been when you
did it. I recommend that, given your connections, you unearth your dog,
have the remains cremated and either scatter them in the garden or on a
favourite walk or something of that sort.
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

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