How many times have you stared out of your back windows and wished someone would sort out that mess of a garden? Well, if you are anything like the majority of people these days, it’s likely to be a lot. But whether you are just plain lazy or too busy living a working life, it makes no difference. Your garden is down to you – and if you want to enjoy it a lot more than you have been, you’ll need to pull your finger out.
There is some good news, however. There are some easy ways of improving your garden that won’t take too much effort. All you need is to dedicate a week or so of full-on work, and your garden space will be much more appealing. You can also hire professionals like Tree Service Dallas for gardening tips to make life much easier for you and have a yard that will be the envy of the neighborhood. And, most importantly, easier to manage. Let’s take a closer look.
The expensive option
First of all, if you have some savings tucked away, why not invest in some professional care and attention for your garden? It’s by far the easiest option – just contact a landscape architect and gardening firm and talk them through what you want from your outside space. The rest you can leave in their capable hands – for a price, of course. The truth is that if you want a manageable garden that still can make your guest’s jaw drop, you are unlikely to get the desired result from a DIY job.
The artificial option
All gardens should have a good variety of living, breathing plants, shrubs, flowers and trees – of that there is no question. But that’s not to say you can’t bend the rules a little. Take artificial turf for example. It is better than ever these days – not only does it reduce your garden work by a significant amount, but it even lets water drain to the soil below. A decking installation can also reduce your need for outdoor labor in your spare time – and still look stunning. A small and straightforward paved area can double up as a spot where you can barbecue throughout the height of summer, while the presence of lattices and decorative panels can turn a dull garden into something far more attractive.
The evergreen option
Once you have the basic layout of your garden in place, it’s time to fill it with some plant life. Go for evergreen and hardy plants that require little intervention attention. There is no such thing as a ‘no maintenance’ plant, of course, but some can survive – and thrive – with the minimum of care. Low maintenance perennials such as sedum, Agastache, and coreopsis provide stunning colors while proving tough throughout the most severe conditions.
The all singing, all dancing, technological marvel option
Technology is a beautiful thing in your home – but it’s also handy for your garden. Install an automatic water sprinkler, and you will never have to water your plants by hand again. Link it up to your rain-collecting water barrel, and you won’t even have to pay for the pleasure of using water. You can even get automatic lawn mowers these days, which can navigate themselves around your lawn.
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