Having a garden on your property can boost your curb appeal, provide you with a hobby, and give you a sense of accomplishment when everything is in full bloom. On the other hand, tending a garden requires a lot of commitment and can be a lot of work. For those looking to have a garden without the hours of work, design yourself a minimum-maintenance garden.
- Choose the Right Plants – Rather than having plants that need to be grown in specific soil and will need to be pruned and maintained, choose plants that naturally thrive in your local area. This will allow your plants to grow without having to care for your plants as much as a normal garden would require.
- Shrub Swap – Planting new seasonal flowers every spring can be a lot of work. Decrease the number of flowers you plant this season with easy-care shrubs. While some flowers do add some nice color to a garden, a property filled with beautiful shrubs can be just as breathtaking.
- Let It Go – All of the trees, plants, and flowers that are close to your home should be trimmed and well-maintained. However, plants that are further away from your home (like in the backyard) don’t need as much maintenance. For a wild and more natural look, let these plants grow naturally, trimming here and there as you see fit.
- Yearly Color – Stop planting a new bed of flowers each and every season. Instead, plant a bedding of perennials that will bloom into vibrant colors (like lavender). Perennials will stay in bloom for months at a time and will continue to regrow each and every year. A quick pruning once per year will keep them in check and as beautiful as ever!
For those who want a garden, but don’t want to put in a lot of work to maintain it — boy, do we have the right gardening tips for you!
Turf Unlimited is a full service lawn care provider, offering a wide variety of lawn care, fertilization, and pest and weed control services to the Massachusetts or New Hampshire area. For more information about our services call 888-649-9919 and schedule your free, in-home estimate today.
