Best garden decorating tips


Creating Low Maintenance Gardens

While no garden is maintenance free, itless maintenance than those plants which
is possible to create a garden withare introduced. Native plants have
relatively few demands. Carefulproven their ability to survive in your
planning, proper plant selection andlocal climate and site conditions.
thoughtful design are essential toThey'll also be less likely to succumb
creating a low maintenance landscapeto disease and extreme conditions.
which retains a garden's aestheticNative species will create more
qualities.diversity in the garden as well as a
Analyze your site thoroughly. Observehabitat for native wildlife.
the sun and shade conditions and testWildflower meadows are another type of
your soil for Ph level and composition.landscape which requires very little
Through site analysis you'll be moremaintenance. Meadows are noted for
informed as to what plants aretheir stability and wide diversity of
appropriate for your garden. Gardensplants resulting in vibrant colors and
planned with forethought will requiretextures. Like the woodland garden a
less maintenance as your plants willmeadow will require very little
thrive and experience less stress.maintenance after some initial work.
Group new shrubs into planting beds;Once a year, preferably in the fall
they're generally easier to maintain inafter the seeds have dropped from the
the garden than several sporadicplants, mow the field with the blades at
individual plants. Though flowers area high setting. This will allow the
higher upkeep than other types ofplants to get an early start in the
plants, few would want to banish themspring. It also removes any tree and
from the garden completely. Perennialsshrub saplings from taking over the
require some work, such as deadheading,site.
though the season but they return andAside from recreating native landscapes
flower year after year. After thein your garden, proper plant selection
initial investment and planting,is important when planning a low
perennials are easy to maintain.maintenance garden. For example,
Annuals on the other hand, requireconsider replacing some lawn areas with
deadheading, frequent watering and needgroundcover. Groundcover can greatly
to be replanted every year. If youreduce the upkeep in the garden while
decide to plant flowers in your garden,adding a variety of textures and colors.
use only a few and place them whereThough groundcovers vary in the amount
they'll have the highest impact.of required maintenance all groundcovers
When designing your garden, remember,should be considered low maintenance.
planting beds which are slightly curvedOnly occasional pruning is necessary to
or straight will be easier to mow aroundkeep groundcovers from creeping into the
than those which are more complex.lawn or garden beds.
Edging planting beds will help keepPruning shrubs is one of gardening's
weeds out of the lawn and grass out ofmost important and laborious tasks. Some
the bed, reducing the need for weeding.shrubs are fast growers which need
There are many materials which work wellpruning at least few times each season.
as an edging. Plastic and metal edgingSelecting slow growing shrubs will
are found at most nurseries and can begreatly reduce or eliminate the need for
curved to follow the shape of the bed.pruning. During the plant selection
Be sure to mulch the shrub beds afterprocess, be sure to choose shrubs which
planting, this will help reduce thewill not outgrow their allotted space so
growth of weeds as well as help the soilthere'll be no need for transplanting in
retain moisture.the future.
Reintroduce nature into your garden toEvaluate your needs before you begin
create landscapes which areplanning your garden. Consider the
self-sustaining. A woodland garden is aamount of time you'll be able to devote
great low maintenance landscape whichto the garden. With proper planning and
utilizes many native species of trees,some initial investment of time and
shrubs and perennials. Plants native tolabor you'll be able to enjoy and
particular area will generally requirecarefree garden for years.



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