We all love a well-tended garden with nice mowing lines on the lawn and beautiful flowers in manicured borders, yet not many of us want to do the maintenance that such a garden demands. We are happy to inform you that you can have your cake and eat it, and with that in mind, here are a few tips to create a low-maintenance garden.
✓ Synthetic grass – There are leading Australian synthetic grass suppliers with top-rated products that require zero maintenance, they even have pet-friendly grass! You can sell that old lawn mower when you install artificial grass, no more mowing the lawn and you don’t even have to water the grass!
✓ Plant evergreen trees – No more leaves everywhere when you plant evergreen trees, which will provide essential shading, plus a lovely shade of deep green to match your synthetic grass. Drive to your local nursery and take a look at the trees, shrubs and flowers on offer.
✓ Composite decking – Faux timber decking never needs any maintenance and it looks just like real wood, so you can throw away that old tin of varnish as you won’t be needing it anymore! The product is guaranteed for 10 years, through rain and shine, so you don’t have to worry about varnishing the deck. All it needs is a wipe with a damp cloth and your deck will always look pristine.
✓ Leaf-blower – Leaves are always an issue, but not when you have a leaf-blower; a quick walk down paths and a few tours of the driveway is all it takes. Order one inline for the best prices and they are also good for grass cuttings. If you are new to property ownership, click here.
✓ Create a compost corner – A great way to use the green waste; choose a far corner, line it with plastic and throw all grass-cuttings and weeds in, this can feed your flora and fauna, you could even mix a solution to spray on the trees!
✓ Wood-chippings – If you cover your flower borders with an inch of wood-chippings, say goodbye to weeds, plus it helps the plants in the winter. You can find this at your local nursery or garden centre and a few dollars is all it costs for a large bag. Weeding is tiresome and if you don’t do it, things soon get out of hand and you have to spend an entire afternoon weeding.
✓ High pressure water gun – Buy one of these and your exterior will always look great. It cleans concrete, stone and brickwork and with a range of nozzles, you can clean any surface; the high-pressure water removes all dirt and grime, leaving the material like it had just been installed. A long hose that connects to a faucet allows you the freedom to move around while cleaning surfaces. Great for the roof too!
Garden maintenance is part and parcel of home ownership and with the above tips, you can minimise the work and spend more time enjoying your private space.
