OrganizationWhen it comes to creating a low maintenance garden, organization is key. Having a space for all of your tools, garden supplies and other landscaping necessities is a great start, and you can find affordable sheds online that are easy to build and take up just a few feet of space. If a shed is not an option, you can carve out a spot in your garage or basement with a potter's bench for essentials, and a wall-mounted tool organizer for long-handled rakes, hoes and shovels.
You might also decide to purchase a greenhouse to shelter plants and flowers during cold harsh winters, and you can even use a greenhouse to cultivate tropical plants and succulents. A greenhouse is also a great place to garden in the off season, extending the growing season of many plants and vegetables. Another way to keep your garden well organized is with fencing. If you don't have designated garden beds on your property already, you can create them using flower bed edging or even raised garden beds, which are perfect for small plots of flowers or vegetables, or a trepidatious gardener. |
Easy On The GrassWhen we think of our gardens and the amount of effort it takes to maintain them, we often consider how much time is spent mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Fact is, you're not just mowing the lawn so your property looks good, you're also doing it to maintain the health of the grass itself. Mow the lawn about once a week during the growing season (late spring until early fall here in the northeast) and keep your grass at about 3-3 1/2" high; anything shorter than that and you run the risk of weakening its root system. If your grass is truly overgrown, mow it in stages, about 1/3rd at a time. Cutting too much at once steals the grass's food-producing parts, which starves the lawn and could potentially turn it brown.
There's also consideration for using artificial turf in some areas of your property, like around a playset or where your children tear it up with cleats and other sports equipment. If you have larger structures like a trampoline or an above-ground pool sitting directly on the lawn (0r inhibiting sunlight), using artificial turf is a great alternative. |
Avoid High Maintenance Water FeaturesWe love the idea of adding a water feature to the yard; we've mentioned it quite a few times here on the blog. But if you're truly going for low maintenance, it's best to avoid complicated water features, like ponds or waterfalls. However, we do suggest adding something simple such as a bird bath or freestanding water fountain (find one that can be stored away during winter). These water features add ambience and character to your property with very little maintenance.
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