Key Facts:
- Neglected gardens can reduce property value by 5-15%, while good landscaping can increase value by 15-20%
- 40% of real estate agents believe a well-presented lawn can boost home value by up to 20%
- 90% of Australians would offer below asking price for properties with unappealing exteriors
- Must Have Maintenance offers structured garden maintenance and pre-sale makeovers across Melbourne's eastern suburbs
- Founded in 2018, MHM has grown to 54 staff, completed 3,000+ jobs and maintains a 5.0-star Google rating
Melbourne, VIC -- May 20, 2026
Must Have Maintenance (MHM), a Melbourne-based garden maintenance and landscaping company, is warning vendors that a neglected garden carries a measurable financial cost at sale. Neglected outdoor spaces can reduce property value by 5 to 15 per cent, and for a Melbourne home valued at $1 million, that represents up to $150,000 left on the table. Good landscaping can increase a home's value by at least 15 to 20 per cent, making the garden one of the highest-return improvements a vendor can make before going to market.
Forty per cent of real estate agents believe that a well-presented lawn can boost a home's value by up to 20 per cent. For a Melbourne property with a median dwelling value of $828,249, that represents a potential six-figure difference in sale price. Almost 90 per cent of Australians would offer below asking price if the exterior of a property was unappealing. An unmaintained garden actively signals neglect to buyers, prompts lower offers, and can add days to time on market.
MHM operates across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs, delivering structured garden maintenance, pre-sale garden makeovers, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and soft landscaping. Founded in 2018, the company has grown to a 54-strong team, completed more than 3,000 jobs, and holds a 5.0-star rating on Google from 98 reviews. MHM is fully insured and WorkSafe and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) approved.
Rather than one-off clean-ups in the week before an open home, MHM's pre-sale maintenance programmes are structured to bring a garden up to standard progressively, ensuring it is consistently presentable from the first listing photo through to auction day. The approach is designed for vendors who want maximum visual impact without having to manage the process themselves.
If you're preparing to sell, or seeking year-round garden care, call 1300 687 846 or visit musthavemaintenance.com.au to request a free quote.
About us:
Must Have Maintenance is a Melbourne-based gardening and landscaping company founded in 2018. With a 54-strong team of trained professionals, MHM delivers reliable, high-quality garden maintenance, soft landscaping, lawn mowing, pre-sale makeovers, NDIS services, and aged care garden support across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs. Fully insured, WorkSafe and TAC approved, and registered as an NDIS provider. Visit musthavemaintenance.com.au.
