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Most homeowners would love a beautiful garden, but aren’t quite sure how to do that without suddenly increasing the amount of time they need to spend making it look good. The good news is, you can create a beautiful garden with minimal effort if you use the advice here. Take a look and see what you can do!Â
Plant Flowers and Plants That Look Good Year-Round
The first thing you need to consider is your location, rainfall, and year round temperature. This can help you to pick flowers and plants that look good year-round in your area. A good shout is often adding in hardy perennials, as they last and can add color to any garden. They can also make it smell great – try lavender!Â
Install Fake GrassÂ
No time to mow the lawn, maintain it, and keep it looking lush and green? You’re not alone. Although expensive at first, installing fake grass can give you that lush green appearance without spending too much time in the garden. You will still need to do a little maintenance, especially if you have pets, but it won’t be anywhere near as much as a real lawn. They can look very realistic, so don’t worry about that plastic look!Â
Understand Your Soil Type
Understanding your soil type can help you ensure your flowers and plants thrive with little help. You can also order a mulch delivery to stop weeds from sprouting up and nourish your beds!Â
Add Accessories
Add accessories to your garden depending on your style. Some people like to add windchimes, water features, and figurines to add personality. Other people like to keep things fairly simple with a minimalist look and potted plants. It all depends on how whimsical you want your garden to appear.Â
Create An Outdoor Living Area
An outdoor living area will make your garden more usable. You can keep it simple, adding comfortable seating and tables. You could even install a deck, which costs more but can look great and add an interesting element to your garden. A firepit can help to keep you warm in cooler weather, and sometimes you can have them double up as a barbecue. Consider what will make your garden most functional for how your family wants to use it.Â
Scale Back Your LawnÂ
Scaling back your lawn could be the key if you don’t have the money to install fake grass. Could you instead increase the amount of space taken up by your decking and seating area, leaving just a small patch of grass to take care of? If you choose nice slabs and decking, you could create a garden that looks luxurious without having to spend so much time on keeping things alive.Â
The problem with keeping your garden looking amazing is always the effort it takes to do so. If you’re not green fingered, a garden can be more of a burden than a joy. Hopefully, the advice here has helped you to figure out what to do with yours.Â
