Im away a lot – any suggestions for a low-maintenance garden?
Choose slow-growing, drought-tolerant plants such as box (which adds structure) and phormium (left, great for its bold shapes). Lavender provides colour and scent, while silverbush, which has a long flowering period, produces beautiful white flowers. Herbs like sage, thyme and oregano don’t need pruning too often and stand up well to our new climatic conditions. You could also choose stone paving instead of a lawn, and use gravel to suppress weeds in borders.
