Low Maintenance Garden Ideas

Creating a stunning-looking garden without having to put in hours of work is the dream for many homeowners.

Ordinarily, keeping your garden in the best condition can be challenging and requires a lot of work, but by designing a low-maintenance garden, you can enjoy all of the functional and aesthetic benefits without adding to your busy schedule.

Here at R&J Landscapes (London), we can help you create the perfect garden or outdoor space, and in this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best low-maintenance garden ideas.

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The benefits of a low-maintenance garden

A low-maintenance small garden offers a wide range of benefits including:

  • Saves time – Having a low-maintenance garden reduces the time spent weeding, pruning, watering or mowing the garden and its plants.
  • Reduce costs – A low-maintenance garden can also help save you money. The use of durable materials and perennial plants that don’t need to be frequently replaced means overall expenses can be reduced.
  • Family-friendly – Low-maintenance gardens can also be family-friendly. Hard-wearing lawns and durable paving allow kids and pets to enjoy the space without you having to worry about damage. A low-maintenance child-friendly garden is always an excellent choice. 

The top low-maintenance plants 

The use of low-maintenance garden plants is a great way to provide your garden with plants that add to the space’s aesthetics and biodiversity while remaining long-lasting and requiring minimal upkeep. 

Some great low-maintenance plant choices include:

  • Lavender – A quintessentially British choice, lavender thrives in well-drained soil and sunny spots. It requires minimal watering and only needs an annual prune to keep its shape.
  • Hostas – Shade-loving plants, hostas add lush vibrancy to every garden. Slug-resistant varieties are also available which you won’t need to treat with pest defences. 
  • Geraniums – A great choice for filling borders, they flower profusely during the autumn months and do not require much pruning. Long-lasting options are also available. 
  • Ferns – For shady or damp spots in the garden, ferns are the go-to option. They thrive in low-light conditions and require little attention once planted. 

Native plants that are already suited to the UK climate are also an ideal choice if you’re looking to achieve a low-maintenance garden. This is because they will last longer and require less attention compared to foreign plants. 

Easy lawn alternatives 

Your lawn is likely to be the part of your garden that requires the most maintenance. Regular mowing and lawn treatments are usually needed to keep it looking its best, but with artificial grass, you don’t need to worry about this.  

Artificial grass does not need to be mowed, watered or have any other maintenance. This also means there is no mud, so any footprints from your little ones or pets won’t make their way into your home!

Alternatively, you can use other materials suitable for an outdoor space. 

For instance, a low-maintenance garden gravel design or the use of paving means you don’t need to worry about spending precious time maintaining the space. 

 

At R&J Landscapes (London), we help people in Watford, Harrow and across London discover their dream garden. We offer a wide range of landscaping services that can transform your space in a variety of ways. If you’re looking to create a low-maintenance garden, we can help with that too. To book your free survey and find out more, contact our team today.