Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel and wood fence raised garden bed in Houston for summer.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel and wood fence raised garden bed in Houston for summer.

Little Gem Magnolias have leaves that are stiff and leathery with a deep glossy green color on top and a bronze-brown fuzzy underside. Tree provided, delivered, and planted by Treeland Nursery.

Little Gem Magnolias have leaves that are stiff and leathery with a deep glossy green color on top and a bronze-brown fuzzy underside. Tree provided, delivered, and planted by Treeland Nursery.

Spring is the perfect time to give your home a little extra attention before hitting the market. In a growing area like Magnolia, buyers are looking for homes that feel updated, functional, and ready to enjoy right away. You don’t have to do everything—but focusing on the upgrades that matter most can help your home stand out and potentially sell faster (and for more). If you’re not sure where to start, a local expert like Carswell Real Estate can help you prioritize the improvements that will give you the best return in today’s market.

This grand mountain estate sits perched high above Chattanooga on Elder Mountain with a breathtaking view of endless rolling hills including the Tn. River. Newly constructed…it needed everything from evergreen structure to mature tree placement along the long winding drive…to masses of white blooming trees, shrubs and perennials. The somewhat stark white painted brick structure required a clean, simple and elegant palette of plants which included “Schip” Laurel and Boxwood hedging. “Annabelle” and “Limelight” and other panicular hydrangeas including Tree Formed added flower power and formality. “Little Gem” Magnolias helped anchor the building and will grow tall enough to create balance in years to come.

If you love flowers this is the tree for you the Little Gem Magnolia is recognized for its prolific flowering that lasts 6 months of the year, which lasts from May through October. Tree provided, delivered, and planted by Treeland Nursery.

If you love flowers this is the tree for you the Little Gem Magnolia is recognized for its prolific flowering that lasts 6 months of the year, which lasts from May through October. Tree provided, delivered, and planted by Treeland Nursery.

This grand mountain estate sits perched high above Chattanooga on Elder Mountain with a breathtaking view of endless rolling hills including the Tn. River. Newly constructed…it needed everything from evergreen structure to mature tree placement along the long winding drive…to masses of white blooming trees, shrubs and perennials. The somewhat stark white painted brick structure required a clean, simple and elegant palette of plants which included “Schip” Laurel and Boxwood hedging. “Annabelle” and “Limelight” and other panicular hydrangeas including Tree Formed added flower power and formality. “Little Gem” Magnolias helped anchor the building and will grow tall enough to create balance in years to come.

he brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site. Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house. A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas. The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.

Garden design & installation by Boodle Concepts in Melbourne. Moonee Ponds project in progress featuring oversize planters, bluestone steppers & mondo grass. Magnolia trees ('little Gem' var) in background.

Garden design & installation by Boodle Concepts in Melbourne. Moonee Ponds project in progress featuring oversize lightweight planters, bluestone steppers & mondo grass. Magnolia trees ('little Gem' var) with Lomandra grass as a backdrop.

Moonee Ponds front garden featuring 'Little Gem' magnolia trees (espalier form) with black dwarf Mondo grass. Garden design & installation by Boodle Concepts in Melbourne.

he brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site. Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house. A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas. The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.

he brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site. Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house. A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas. The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.

he brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site. Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house. A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas. The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.

he brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site. Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house. A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas. The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.

he brief for this Paddington terrace garden was to update an existing rundown courtyard in line with the modern interiors of the house. The design aimed to maintain neat clean lines, use a formal but interesting palette of material, maximise space for entertaining, retain access to the rear lane and deal with a sloping site. Built in seating with a backrest allows for the change in levels – incorporating retaining and pushed up against the side boundary maximises space for entertaining. A delicate yet contrasting plant palette and water feature selection was chosen to match the house interiors and simple light grey large format tiles let these elements shine. The wrap around bench seat is semi floating to allow for a shadow line and the illusion of more space. It allows for casual seating – a pop of yellow in the Acapulco chairs is a welcome addition against the soft grey facade of the house. A cluster of white pots on the timber porch adds to the composition and Bamboo and Magnolia Little Gems provide a green backdrop and screen of the neighbouring properties. A fixed outdoor umbrella offers shade over the seating areas. The design and look of the garden compliments the architecture and interiors of the residence. It is a design that is sophisticated in its simplicity, with interesting materials and plants but also with functional space that perfectly suits the needs and entertaining requirements of its owners.

This photo also shows the peeling of paint around window frame and baseboards, of which PG PAINT & DESIGN - Ottawa House Painters will repair with replastering, sanding, caulking and painting. This little gem In the trendy Little Italy neighborhood of Ottawa, just off Preston Street, will need much TLC, but as professionals in home painting we are up for the challenge of renovating repairing and painting this home. photos by Pina