If you love a stunning garden but are not so keen on gardening, this article has all the answers you need to build a maintenance-free garden. Not everyone likes to potter around the garden and we totally get that!
Here are a few tips to help you create a stunning outdoor living space.
- Artificial grass – There is premium artificial grass for pets so your dog will not dig up your new lawn; 30mm length, the grass comes in widths of 3.5m and is attached by a team of professionals who prepare the ground and remove the old turf, ready for the artificial grass installation. There are no toxins so your dog can roll around without getting rashes. Search online for the leading Australian artificial grass supplier, where you can read all about the products. No more lawn mowing when you install artificial grass and with a long product warranty, you can look forward to many years of trouble-free lawncare.
- Composite decking – Maintenance-free composite decking is much preferred to hardwood and the material is easy to work with. Timber-grain finishes are like the real thing and if you search online, you will find leading Australian timber merchants who sell composite decking. Once installed, you can forget about varnishing the deck, simply wash it down with water and that’s all it takes to keep it clean. If you are worried that a decking project is above your station, check out a few YouTube videos on how to build a deck. Click here for a top minimalist home design.
- Woodchips for flower beds – If you spread a few inches of woodchips over the flower beds, weeds will not grow, plus this keeps the soil from getting too cold in the winter. You can buy this by the sack from your nearest garden centre for only a few dollars, which is the perfect solution to prevent weeds from growing.
- Tarmac driveway – Good old tarmac is the ideal solution for a maintenance-free driveway and there are many contractors who can quote for a new driveway.
- Block paving pathways – Block paving is extremely durable and grass does not grow between the blocks, so there is no maintenance there either.
- Concrete – Concrete is obviously maintenance free and it comes in many colours; whether the patio, the driveway or garden paths, concrete is very durable. Many Aussie homeowners prefer to put trees and shrubs in pots and have most of the yard can be artificial grass and concrete.
- Fences instead of hedges – A fence does not need to be trimmed, which means they require less maintenance; yes, a row of conifers look lovely but they do need regular trimming and shaping, while composite fencing is maintenance-free.
As you can see, there are quite a few ways that you can make your garden a low-maintenance space and that leaves you more time to relax and enjoy life in your wonderful garden.
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