Hello World! Welcome Friends! Some people love gardening, but their busy schedules make it almost impossible to do it. Keeping a garden requires time, commitment, and a fair knowledge of how to grow plants. Without these, maintaining or tending to a garden can be pretty tricky. According to statistics, 55% of US households are engaged in gardening. If you’re busy but want to join this group, here are some time-saving garden tips to help.
Use Permanent Plantings in Containers
When you’re busy, you might not have the time to mulch for replanting in the right season. This is where permanent plantings come in. Plant-friendly containers can grow evergreens and shrubs to give you a garden feel. More importantly, planting perennials can be advantageous, especially because they come back each year. This is a simple trick to help you nurture and maintain a garden without so much of the additional responsibilities.
Plants like lavender and patio roses are excellent examples of permanent plantings. They are low maintenance and, therefore, do not require much attention like other plants. Some people believe that summer bedding is a better option. However, compared to permanent plantings, summer bedding can be time-consuming. The objective here is to opt for the easiest and most convenient way to keep a garden without doing much.
Opt for Artificial Flowers
While there is debate about the use of artificial flowers, they serve several purposes and can be a good option for those with busy lives, who still want the feel of a garden. Fortunately, you can get artificial flowers for outdoors and not just indoors. If well positioned outside, they can last for months and not fade. Usually, artificial flowers are kept away from direct sunlight that could damage them. If you still want them out in the sun, you may need to spray them with a UV protectant to avoid heat damage.
There are several types of outdoor planters you can use for these artificial flowers. For example, if they’re meant for the doorway leading to the house, you may want to use a few ornamental outdoor planters. On the other hand, if these artificial flowers are meant for an outdoor garden, you may want to use bronze or aluminum planters. They can withstand the vagaries of the weather and keep the artificial flowers looking presentable always.
Choose a Clover Lawn
If you’ve ever caught yourself staring at a lawn, it’s probably due to its pristine nature. A well-manicured lawn is attractive and adds beauty to the environment. However, it takes a lot of time and commitment to keep a natural lawn looking fresh all year round. And as a busy person, this may not be possible. Fortunately, there’s a simpler option that allows you to save time. A clover lawn lasts longer without needing so much attention from you. This type of lawn does not require mulching, regular mowing, or pulling out thatch. However, what it needs is a one-time mowing to take care of dead flower heads.
Unless you can make time to keep a garden, it may be pointless to do so. Indeed, there is the option of hiring a professional to tend to the garden. However, that comes at an extra cost many households may want to avoid. Fortunately, these tips are ideal for busy households.
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