5 Ideas For Easy Garden Maintenance

The first step in designing an outdoor landscape that requires low maintenance is to start with a plan. Determine how much time you want to spend performing garden maintenance chores. Small gardens generally require less maintenance than large, lavish ones. Read these tips about garden cleaning here and start planning your outdoor landscape that can save you time and money by follow some suggestions below.


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Select the Right Plants

Woodland plants are perfect for placing around outdoor trees since they thrive in the shade and do not mind the company of tree roots. Pour concrete patios and walkways to reduce outdoor tasks such as mowing and weeding. Be sure the lawn and pavers are on the same level to make mowing a faster chore. Reduce the size of your lawn by replacing grass with plants and walkways. Add a variety of colors to your landscape by planting perennials.



Reduce Mowing and Weeding

You can eliminate the need for pulling weeds by mulching your garden with weed barriers, straw or hay. Control pest in the garden by planting peppermint to repel rodents and other small animals from feeding on your plants. Garlic plants are known to deter specific insects for natural pest control. Get rid of slugs and snails with diatomaceous earth. Keep away most other harmful insects by using a mixture of equal parts of canola oil, dish soap and four cups of water with a container sprayer.


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Choose Plants That Require Less Water

Low maintenance garden ideas include choosing plants that need less attention and water such as kangaroo paws and Voodoo. Choose plants that are native to your environment so they adapt easily to your climate. Even though all plants need water, there are many plants that require much less water than other ones. Shrubs such as the California lilac offer a unique fragrance and a variety of colors. Deer grass is commonly found in dessert climates since its water requirements are minimal.



Easy Container Gardening

Many people who have small backyards or no outdoor space choose container gardening since it is easy to get started. The best part about container gardening is the fact that you can move your plants into the sun when needed. Not everyone has outdoor living space that receives enough sunshine that most plants need. Indoor plants add oxygen to the air and remove allergens. Regular house cleaning chores should include cleaning indoor plant leaves once a month.


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Tips for Beginning Gardeners

Container plants need drainage, water and nutrients for good health. Use a fertilizer with a low release in the potting mix for best results. Purchase native plants at your local gardening store and ask many questions about care and feeding. Place a few rocks on the bottom of the container to ensure good drainage for your plants. Failure to grow plants usually is the result of poor drainage or too much water.

Container gardening is a great hobby for kids to learn about the world around them. Plants that are easy to maintain will increase your confidence as a gardening professional. You can purchase plants that are more difficult once you have experience.


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