Most people who have a garden want it to look good, but they do not all want to devote huge amounts of time to maintaining it. Fortunately, it is possible to create a good-looking garden that requires minimal maintenance. Keep reading to learn how.
Pick your plants carefully
How much work you will have to do in your garden depends on which plants you pick. The best choices for an easy life are hardy perennials and drought-tolerant ones. Some examples of the former include geraniums and lavender, both of which will cope well in all weather conditions. Examples of the latter are sedums and succulents, which will need very little watering to survive.
Go for an artificial lawn
If you want to keep lawn maintenance to the absolute minimum, why not opt for artificial turf? This looks just like the real thing, but you do not have to worry about cutting and watering it. There are types of real grass that do not require much maintenance too, particularly drought-tolerant ones. Using a robotic lawnmower will also help to reduce the work involved.
Consider your garden furniture
Some kinds of garden furniture require more maintenance than others – and it is mostly down to what they are made of. For instance, the Lifestyle garden furniture range includes sets made out of steel, plastic and aluminium. They are all durable and hard-wearing materials that will not be damaged by either rain or sun.
You can have a pretty garden for minimal effort by following this advice.
