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If you choose to build your own house or villa in Krabi, don't neglect the outside of your home when it comes to planning. You'll find you spend most of your time outdoors in this climate, so a proper garden area is one of the keys to a successful project.

How does your garden grow?

Yet when it comes to building houses and villas, gardens are almost always the most overlooked aspect. There is a temptation to focus solely on the building itself and the interior design while forgetting that the outdoors - where you will spend most of your time - needs to be planned in as meticulous detail.

A good garden is not only a frame for your home; it is another ‘room’ of your house. A proper design will bring the landscape to life, whether you have a small, intimate space, screened for privacy, or a large, open area.

The trend for indoor / outdoor living means the garden can now also come into your home and many new house designs include bathrooms or shower areas open to the sky, or semi-open corridors filled with light and foliage.

When choosing plants for this climate, it is recommended to seek local advice - what looks like a small shrub in the garden centre may well turn into a monster that takes over your tiny patio! Bamboo, and members of the ginger family, are notorious for monopolising space.

If you will be away for some months in the year, you should pick plants that need minimal care and attention. Even something you may consider 'simple', like a stretch of lawn, without constant watering will quickly turn dry and yellow.

But be it minimal or lush, don’t make your garden an afterthought: integrate it into your master plan so that you can be sure to have the outdoor space you need.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Intro to your property rights
UPDATE! Your new property rights as a company owner
Land titles 101
The price of land in Krabi
Krabi Property Clinic: your questions answered

SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Common pitfalls when buying real estate in Krabi
Beware of bogus agents!

CHOOSING A PROPERTY
Where to buy your home: a guide to the different areas
The Krabi holiday home checklist
Self-build or off-plan?
Focus on Had Yao: Krabi's next big thing?

DESIGN & INTERIORS
Design tips from a Krabi architect
Creating a modern Thai-style interior
Planning a tropical garden
Should you install a swimming pool?

SHORT STAYS AND RENTAL PROPERTY
Renting a house in Krabi: a guide to the different types of houses available, prices, and where to look
Long term hotel stays

LIVING IN KRABI
Case study: retiring to Krabi
Expat life in Krabi
(Practicalities for the long-term resident)
Expat testimonials: moving to Krabi - how was it for you?

KRABI PROPERTY LISTINGS
Homes and land for sale and rent in Krabi

Krabi property news - new developments, infrastructure etc.

WHO WE ARE('nt)
Krabi Property is not a real estate agent - we do not sell houses, land, or property of any kind, nor are we affiliated with anyone who does. We provide the only honest and independent information about the housing scene and the legal process of property purchase in the Krabi area, because we are not trying to sell you anything. Though you will find listings of Krabi villa projects and developments on our site, these are paid for as normal advertising and we do not receive any commission or kickbacks for sales. Finally, we regret that we cannot provide help for individual customers; those interested in property purchase should contact our advertisers directly, not us. More about us.

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