A well-maintained and classy garden landscape can significantly elevate a home’s overall appearance and aesthetic appeal. However, not everyone has green thumbs or is able to commit to regularly taking care of a high-maintenance yard. Between work and family life, keeping up with the demands of weeding, pruning and caring for a garden can easily become overwhelming. Because of this, demand for low-maintenance garden landscapes that still look amazing has increased in recent decades. In this post, we provide you with some tips that you can take into consideration to help you design a low-maintenance garden for your home.
Start with Garden Planning
A step that many homeowners skip when designing and populating their gardens or outdoor spaces is garden planning. Garden planning is essential as it can help you to define clear goals for your garden and choose to incorporate elements that further these goals, whether they are relaxation, entertainment, visual appeal or something else. Skipping this step can also cause you to end up with elements in your garden that may unnecessarily increase its maintenance requirements.
Choosing the Right Plants
Choosing the right plants is crucial in low-maintenance gardens, especially. Certain types of plants that do not require frequent watering, pruning, or replanting will thrive in low-maintenance environments. As a starting point, look out for native or drought-tolerant species of plants and opt for perennials over annuals to reduce your garden’s maintenance needs. At the same time, try to avoid invasive species that require constant control.
Opting for Low-Maintenance Lawns
Given that your lawn will often occupy a large proportion of your outdoor space by land area, your choice of lawn will significantly impact the maintenance needs of your garden. For the most hands-off experience, opt for ground covers, gravel, mulch, or even artificial turf, as these types of lawn alternatives require little to no regular maintenance. If you do prefer to keep a lawn, choose slow-growing and hardy turf varieties that will thrive even in the most bare-bones environments.
Limiting Decorative Features that Require Maintenance
Another way to limit the amount of maintenance your garden requires is by reducing the number of decorative features that require regular upkeep. Features such as water fountains or delicate ornaments can often lead to high cleaning and maintenance requirements. Instead, opt for self-cleaning water fountains or solar lighting options that are low-maintenance in nature.
Hiring a Professional Home Builder
Last but not least, hiring a professional home builder with experience in designing and building both the indoor and outdoor spaces of a home can enable you to have a home that perfectly meets all of your needs and preferences. Australian Heritage Homes are specialists in sustainable house design, and our experts have the expertise and experience to help you bring your dream home to life. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation!