Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you tired of gardening?
Not everyone is born with a green thumb, and that’s okay! If you’re not a huge fan of getting outside and pulling up weeds, you’re certainly not on your own. But how do you keep your yard looking lovely if you don’t like getting out there?
Luckily, there are ways. By designing a low-maintenance yard, you can keep your gardening activity to a minimum and still have an outdoor space you can be proud of. At Blossom Landscaping in Vancouver, we strive to provide a hassle-free experience from start to finish. Our transparent approach keeps you informed and at ease throughout every step of the process. Furthermore, our satisfaction guarantee reflects our unrelenting pursuit of outstanding quality in every aspect of our service.
For inspiration, here are some of our favorite low-maintenance landscaping ideas for small yards and big spaces alike!
1. Know Your Low-Maintenance Yard Plants
If you’re on the hunt for low-maintenance front yard plants, there are plenty of options to pick! Here are some options that you should look into:
- Hosta – a low-maintenance green plant that can grow in different soils, climates, and brightness
- Peonies – once you’ve planted these in your flower beds they’ll grow back year after year
- Coneflower – for a splash of low-maintenance color, opt for these drought-tolerant flowers that can go for long stretches without water
- Asters – tough and drought-resistant these are ideal for a low-maintenance garden
- Winter Daphne – evergreen (flowering in the winter) and super easy to care for
- Ornamental Grasses – these liven up borders instantly and will grow with very little maintenance needed
Pick your plants based on your concerns. For example, if you don’t want to replant your beds every year, opt for plants that will reseed themselves and keep coming back. Once your low-maintenance plants are in, you can sit back and enjoy a beautiful garden year on year!
2. Scale Back Your Lawn
A large lawn looks beautiful, but it can take a lot of looking after. From mowing to watering, if you haven’t got time to keep your grass green, scale it back. Create paver areas around your garden or add some decking to reduce the size of lawn you have.
Sometimes, simply by making the area smaller the task of looking after a lawn will become less of a challenge. However, if you’re looking for low-maintenance front yard curb appeal, you should keep the grass. Front gardens always look better with a lawn than a paved off area.
3. Box Your Plants
Planting your flowers directly into the ground can look great, but it can also require a lot of maintenance. For example, you need to keep the soil fertilized, prevent root overcrowding, and trim back plants that start to spread too far. If you don’t have the time for that, use boxes to plant your flowers instead.
Pots and boxes can be filled with nutrient-rich soil and be made to drain water, making plant maintenance that bit easier! Your plants also won’t spread and take over your garden which is a massive bonus. Just make sure not to put too many plants in one box and you should be good to go.
4. Add Fences Instead of Hedges
If you want to wall-off your garden, a lot of people opt for hedges. But, these take a lot of maintenance if you want to keep them looking lovely. If you don’t fancy trimming hedges every year, why not opt for fences instead?
For simple, low-maintenance front yard landscaping, opt for a low, brightly painted fence that will instantly add appeal to your home. For back gardens, opt for taller, sturdy fences that will keep peeping eyes at bay and add privacy to your space. Paint, stain and varnish your fences and they should stand tall for at least a few years!
For inspiration, check out The Ultimate Guide to Fence Pickets and Wood Fence Panels to learn more.
5. Switch Flowers to Shrubs
Even low-maintenance flowers need a little care and most don’t look great all year round. So, if you really want to minimize the amount of work you need to put into your garden, opt for shrubs instead. Some evergreen shrubs include:
- False cypress
- Hemlock
- Blue holly
- Mirror bush
- Inkberry holly
- Arborvitae
These shrubs are also ideal if you don’t like a lot of flowers or color in your garden. They’re perfect for a more minimal space that looks good no matter the season.
6. Add Pebble Paths
If you’re on the hunt for low-maintenance side yard ideas, opt for something simple. We love pebble paths, where the soil is topped with a range of colored pebbles that keep weeds at bay and add something a little more unique than simple paving. Be sure to look into how to make them for an easy DIY job, or hire a professional to do it for you!
7. Consider Water Features
Water features are a super simple way to instantly add something special to your garden. They’re a showstopper piece that’s going to draw the eye, leaving less pressure on you to keep the rest of your space spotless! If you don’t want flowers and shrubs, they’re also brilliant for adding interest to your garden in a non-plant form.
Water features need very little maintenance. Once they’re set-up, you can leave them to look beautiful without a worry! Just give them a little clean every now and then and you’ll have a simple way to instantly spruce up your outside space.
There are different styles of water feature that you can choose from. If you like to keep a more grand space, opt for a more traditional style fountain. For a modern, stylish garden, find a contemporary water feature that’s more simple but makes just as big a statement.
Create Your Low-Maintenance Yard
Creating a low-maintenance yard can take a little work at first, but once you have yours up and running it should be very easy to keep it looking it’s best. Just remember that every garden takes a little work to maintain.
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