Looking for ways to have a beautiful garden without needing to spend hours of work every week? Check out our handy tips to design a low\u00a0 maitenance garden –\u00a0
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\nOutdoor living areas
\nExtend your living space and options for entertaining in warm weather with outdoor dining areas around fire pits. Patios, decks and terraces all cut down on planting space and the size of lawns to maintain.\u00a0
\nLose the lawn or reduce its size
\nHaving fewer grassy areas to care for means less time mowing, fertilising, weeding and reseeding.\u00a0
\nChoose plants for your climate
\nIf you don\u2019t have the time for pruning, skip climbing roses, ficus or wisteria, which can easily get out of hand without proper maintenance. Instead, choose plants that naturally grow in your area that need little care to thrive.
\nSwap flower borders for shrubs
\nSeasonal flower beds are maintenance-heavy. While you may not want to get rid of them entirely, consider replacing some of the planting space with easy-care shrubs.\u00a0
\nSimple water feature
\nMaintaining large water features can be a lot of work \u2013 messy and unpleasant. For the benefits of adding a water element to your landscape without the hassle, choose a simple design that\u2019s easy to clean. For example, consider filling a stone basin with water and watching the birds enjoy a drink, or invest in a simple recirculating fountain for the relaxing sound of water.
\nChoose perennials for colour
\nDitch the annuals and turn to hardy perennials for colour year after year. Stalwarts like English lavender and Euphorbia bloom for months and need only an annual trim to keep from getting too woody.\u00a0
\nSpread mulch on beds
\nMulch is one of the best garden maintenance timesavers. It suppresses weed growth, cuts down on water loss, and breaks down to help improve soil texture. Plus, spreading a few bags of wood chip or bark mulch over planting beds instantly gives your garden a well-maintained look with minimal effort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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