How Do You Plant A Low-Maintenance Garden?
The plants you select for your garden and where you plant them can determine how much time you’ll spend mowing, watering, pruning, fertilizing, and weeding. You can reduce the amount of time required to maintain your yard by following these planting tips: Go native: Local native plants are great choices for a low-maintenance garden, because they are naturally suited for the soil and climate where you live. As a result, they typically require less watering and fertilization, and can be more resistant to pests and disease. Contact the local chapter of the native plant society for a list of recommended plants, then find a nursery in your area that carries natives. Go natural: Pass on the neatly sheared hedge that will require constant trimming and shaping. Instead, select a variety of shrubs that will naturally retain the approximate size and shape that will fit your garden’s needs. If you’re redesigning the layout of your yard as well, consider curved walkways and borders which work well
