Create an Attractive & Low Maintenance Garden

Whether you wish to create a space for summer barbecues and dinner parties, or are trying to sell your house, a tidy usable garden makes a huge difference. After all, it is more often than not the first impression people get of your property, which definitely counts for something...

Whilst many of us would love that extra time to potter around their garden, cultivating and tending to its every needs, for many people it's not a palpable reality due to a busy daily routine or limited mobility. No matter your obligations or situation, slotting in these considerable hours to your weekly schedule can be almost impossible without some serious dedication and manoeuvring, especially in the more demanding summer months of gardening.

If you're looking to improve your outdoor space with limited up-keep, we have some fantastic tips to get you started. So let's get to it!

Plants and Flowers

If you're worried about a dull or colourless garden, there is absolutely no need to subsequently limit yourself. Just because you're hoping for a low maintenance outdoor space doesn't mean you can't enjoy the use of colourful perennials & shrubs to brighten things up! Just be smart with what you're planting and how you're planting it for optimal results.

Choose Low Maintenance Perennials

There are a number of beautiful low maintenance perennials and plants, including delightful Azalea and Lavender bushes, stunning crocus bulbs and sweet smelling Jasmine. Fuchsias are also a very popular option and work wonderfully in a hanging basket, whilst flower beds adore Hardy Geraniums for their great ground cover and wild nature.

Perhaps also leave a section marked out for your annuals to keep your garden constantly refreshed as the seasons go by.

Incorporate Raised garden beds

Garden boxes, or raised beds are fantastic for growing selected groups of flowers or even veggies. For a gardener hoping for minimal upkeep, these are perfect for a number of reasons. Not only do they deter pathway weeds from your garden soil, but they serve as a barrier to garden pests. Other benefits include good drainage, prevention from soil compaction and of course, reduces strain on your back when planting or tending to your flowers. Dependant on the height you raise these to, you can even perch on these whilst working, perfect for those who struggle with kneeling or bending. They're a winner all round.

Use an Array of Potted Plants

Potted plants are a versatile and low maintenance gardening option for those looking to inject colour to their gardens quickly. With a reduced chance of weeds cropping up and the freedom to move these around as you see fit, container gardening is both a low maintenance and accessible way of gardening that looks wonderful too. Another added benefit is that potted plants give you the flexibility to sit plants next to each other that typically wouldn't work due to soil requirements, making things a little easier and fun for you. We love them!

Lawns & Gardens

For those with a green, grassy garden, you will understand more than anyone the upkeep required to keep it looking immaculate, especially during the warmer months when growth rate is optimal. More often than not, you will find yourself mowing the grass twice weekly during the summer months to ensure a pristine garden.

If you have little or no time to keep the grass in check, there are a number of options you can pursue that will notably cut your gardening time down.

Reduce your Lawn Size

For those who still want to keep grass in their garden, perhaps cutting back the size of your lawn could be just what you need. A more manageable area to keep maintained is much less daunting and will reduce time spent cutting the grass significantly.

Consider Artificial Turf

With little to no maintenance required, artificial turf is perfect for those who want to still experience a beautiful green garden without the constant maintenance of keeping a traditional grass lawn. They require no cutting, don't get muddy through regular use and maintain an immaculate and hard-wearing appearance at all times. They may not be for everyone, but artificial turf definitely has its place in modern gardening. 

Lawn Replacement Options

If you're looking for something to replace the use of grass in your garden, we have some great ideas that could work for you.

Add Garden Decking

Perfect for social events and leisurely time, garden decking provides that additional outdoor extension to your home for you to enjoy throughout the year with little to no up-keep required. Not only does it look fantastic, it also provides a perfect place for garden furniture to perch, a smooth flat surface for children to play on, and a beautiful area for summer soirées and dinner parties.

Not only is it low maintenance, but garden decking is deemed an extremely attractive and sought after addition to have in your garden, especially for those who may be looking to sell...

Replace your grass with gravelling

If you're sick and tired of mowing grass, why not replace it entirely? Gravelled gardens don't have to be boring, but can look sleek and stylish, providing a durable and low maintenance surface without breaking the bank. Gravelling in gardens is becoming increasingly popular over the years and we can see why – the crunch of gravel underfoot and the reduced level of maintenance required are definitely appealing to us!

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And there we have it! There are so many more things we could potentially add, but we would love to hear your thoughts instead! If you have any ideas, comments, or tips, leave them below - we'd love to read them.