Tag: Lowmaintenance
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Opt for native plants around your area, so they better fit your local climate. You can still choose small-scale fruit trees to better fit your space and gardening needs. Stick with plants that don’t require high water maintenance so it’s more sustainable. Small front yards don’t have to cramp your style. With a little expert…
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Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they are planted, compact evergreen plants such as hebe and heather will maintain interest whatever the season. During my time as a professional gardener, I cared for many different evergreens, ranging from cloud-pruned Japanese holly to clipped…
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By Rhoda Parry | Published – 17 Sep 2023 Japanese garden ideas are back on the design agenda, perhaps thanks to the fact that it’s rooted in the symbolism of connecting nature with spirituality. As landscape and garden designer Andy Sturgeon says: “Japanese gardens have also always been considered to have the power to…
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Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and ideal for small spaces, the gravel garden ticks numerous boxes, No wonder it is having a revival. Don’t dismiss gravel gardens. Contemporary designs filled with easy-care, drought-tolerant planting can transform the smallest spaces into real talking points. The benefits of a gravel garden are enormous. There is a wide range of plants…
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When you’re looking for low-maintenance garden border ideas, consider the color, texture, bloom time, and placement of your plants. Your choices will also depend on whether the border is close to a path, walkway, or driveway, or if it’s tucked in the backyard around a garden spot. Read on to learn about low-maintenance garden border…
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While formal gardens are all about order and well-defined spaces, cottage gardens bubble in cheerful tangles of flowers that form a kaleidoscope of hue and texture. According to Darrell Trout, an avid gardener, writer, and lecturer with a passion for the easy-growing beauty of cottage gardens, their style is “relaxed, colorful, and fun.” Because nature…
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With hundreds of species and varieties, picking the most low-maintenance perennial flowers that can thrive without needing much from you can be challenging, especially if you’re a new gardener. To simplify matters, this list of easy-to-grow perennials will point you in the right direction. Coneflower Credit: Bob Stefko Hot, sunny weather won’t stop coneflower (Echinacea…
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If you’re new to gardening or want greenery that doesn’t demand much time or effort, this guide is the perfect place to start. Many houseplants are naturally resilient and thrive in a variety of indoor environments, even if you occasionally forget to water them. These easy-to-grow plants are not only low-maintenance but also enhance your…