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Gardens of Earthly Delight: 11 Outrageous Outdoor Spaces

To dig or not to dig? The question has vexed many wannabe gardeners over the years.

Whatever your answer, lush landscaping is a big plus when a home hits the market. For buyers who don’t quite get the allure of the shovel and hoe, a ready-made garden is a perennial perk when it comes time to close a deal. Because even buyers who fancy themselves green thumbs can appreciate the opportunity to score a home with a gorgeous outdoor garden.

In search of phenomenal yards, we weeded out the pretenders and found a selection of the most splendid garden spaces currently for sale. We won’t ask you to stay off the grass as you peruse 11 of the coolest open-air places in the country.

13590 Summit Cir, Poway, CA

Price: $2,375,000

The dirt: Featuring parterre gardens, this European-inspired estate sits on “four wooded acres.”

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685 Ivy Ln, Charlottesville, VA

Price: $3,400,000

The dirt: We’d love to enjoy tea and sandwiches—or heck, even Cup Noodles—in this home’s garden dining pavilion.

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723 Carefree Way, San Juan Island, WA

Price: $4,750,000

The dirt: Located right across the water from Canada, the outdoor spaces were designed by “renowned landscape architect Richard Haag.” If you’re into whale watching from your own garden (and who isn’t?), this looks like the perfect place to put down roots.

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2737 Beacontree Ln, Calabasas, CA

Price: $5,250,000

The dirt: The ravishing rose garden at this Southern California mansion has a featured role in this home’s “2.5 acres of manicured grounds.”

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2659 Todos Santos Ln, Santa Barbara, CA

Price: $3,295,000

The dirt: Designed and built by artist and designer Lockwood de Forest in 1927, the gardens at this coastal home offer a sense of tranquil beauty.

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1008 Benedict Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA

Price: $9,800,000

The dirt: Tops in topiary! We spotted small animals expertly cut into the shrubbery. Plus, there’s a “French rose garden” at this beauty in 90210.

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560 and 554 Main St, Quioque, NY

Price: $5,995,000

The dirt: Nestled away in the Hamptons, this home boasts “a private park-like setting.” We’d just love to lie in the hammock.

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513 Konstanty Cir, West Lake Hills, TX

Price: $3,950,000

The dirt: Also featuring its share of ambitious topiaries, this Texas-size yard glows with plenty of greenery.

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3860 Grand Ave, Ojai, CA

Price: $4,395,000

The dirt: The home of actress Diane Ladd features “2.3 acres of mature and meticulous landscaping.” If you’re feeling tense, there are meditation gardens on-site to soothe your nerves. (Ask Diane first.)

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6633 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL

Price: $19,900,000

The dirt: Influenced by Balinese architecture, this home on Florida’s Gulf Coast features a number of exotic palms and native plants.

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3717 Abbott Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Price: $1,149,500

The dirt: Attention, Anglophiles! This English-inspired cottage appropriately features English gardens.

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