{"id":5214,"date":"2021-07-21T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/?p=5214"},"modified":"2024-03-22T13:38:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:38:40","slug":"low-maintenance-garden-tips-reluctant-gardeners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/how-to\/low-maintenance-garden-tips-reluctant-gardeners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a low maintenance garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a beautiful garden is a life goal for many of us, but if you\u2019re short on time and only have a small budget, you might find that you want a lovely outdoor space that is easy to maintain. Read on for our top tips on how to make your garden gorgeous, yet low maintenance.<\/p>\n

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1. Keep plant variety to a minimum<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of beautiful, sweet smelling flowers, look for those that won\u2019t require you to spend hours in the garden. If you\u2019d rather have a garden that\u2019s lush, and green, choose something that doesn\u2019t require too much watering and minimal cutting or pruning. Overall, it\u2019s a good idea to choose plants that have similar watering schedules, soil preferences and light needs.<\/p>\n

Grasses and hostas are great for adding gorgeous, leafy green vibes to your garden, as are laurel bushes and buxus. Roses and buddleia (sometimes known as the butterfly bush) bring pops of colour and depending on the type of rose, many flower again and again and are perfect for attracting bees and butterflies. Alternatively, opt for seasonal blooms like daffodils snowdrops and anemone for year-on-year pops of colour. Heaven.<\/p>\n

2. Spend your time wisely<\/h2>\n

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What part of gardening do you actually enjoy? Is it giving your plants fresh water and enjoying the damp, cool air? Is it bringing up the edible delights that come from working on your vegetable patch? Discover what it is that you like doing and then make that the focal point of your garden, whether it\u2019s a vibrant flowerbed or a practical vegetable garden. If you have a particular love for a high maintenance plant, pop it somewhere high traffic like beside your door, so you\u2019re reminded to give it that little bit of extra attention, every time you walk past.<\/p>\n

3. Fill your garden with perennials<\/h2>\n

Perennials are plants that live for more than two years – ideal for someone who doesn\u2019t want to be spending their whole summer working on the garden, and would rather spend it sitting in the garden! These plants are hardwearing, often die off in winter then come back in spring and require much less maintenance than your average plant.
\nIf you\u2019re looking for perennial flowers, dahlias, hollyhocks and lupins will turn your garden into a riot of colour – and be a magnet for gorgeous butterflies!<\/p>\n

Yet perennials don\u2019t stop at flowers – why not grow fruit or herbs? Apples, blackcurrants or even grapes are amazing hardwearing plants that will give a delicious flavour to your garden. Herbs such as mint, rosemary and even fennel will spice up your garden, your cooking, and they\u2019ll smell sensational!<\/p>\n

What type of garden is low maintenance?<\/h1>\n

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A low maintenance garden is one that requires as little work as possible. That could be a garden that requires little to no mowing, weeding or watering. Could this sound more ideal? Here\u2019s how you can achieve it.<\/p>\n

4. A garden with fake grass<\/h2>\n

These days there are so many different types of fake grass that you can barely tell the difference between the real and the fake. But it\u2019s worth shopping around to find the right kind for your garden. Depending on what you plan to use your outdoor space for, you might need something soft, or something more hardwearing, something easy to lay and pull up, or something more permanent. Do your research before you dive into this option, especially if you have children and pets that you need to consider too.<\/p>\n

5. A garden with no grass<\/h2>\n

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A large patio garden is perfect if you don\u2019t want to worry about grass at all, or you\u2019re working to a smaller budget. If you lay your patio correctly, you can even make sure you don\u2019t get the dreaded weeds coming up through your stones. Break up a hardscaped garden by adding different textures, for example you could have wood chips in an area with play equipment for young children, and add gravel for an area where you may want to put some potted plants, or even a BBQ.<\/p>\n

6. A garden filled with potted plants<\/h2>\n

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If you still want the lush green and colourful look of a beautiful flourishing garden but you have no interest in mowing the lawn, it\u2019s time to think about potted plants. These can also be fantastic for creating a miniature garden on a balcony or a smaller area. Choose your favourite, low maintenance plants (Azalea, Agapanthus and Alstroemeria are all great choices) and display them in pots all over the space you have available. This is particularly great if you rent your home, as you can take them with you when you leave!<\/p>\n

What are the best low maintenance plants?<\/h1>\n

7. Low maintenance flowering plants<\/h2>\n

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