Tips for Designing a Low-Maintenance Garden

Creating a low-maintenance garden doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty. Here’s how to design a garden that’s both easy to care for and visually appealing:

• Choose Drought-Tolerant Plants

  Opt for plants that don’t require frequent watering. Drought-tolerant plants like lavender, succulents, and ornamental grasses are perfect for low-maintenance gardens.

  
  

• Mulch Your Beds

  Mulching helps retain moisture and suppresses weeds. This means less time spent watering and weeding.

  
  

• Use Perennials

  Perennials come back year after year, reducing the need for replanting. They can provide lasting beauty with minimal effort.

  
  

• Incorporate Hardscaping

  Add patios, gravel paths, and stone walls to reduce the amount of garden space that needs to be planted. Hardscaping is durable and requires little maintenance.

  
  

• Select Low-Maintenance Turf

  If you want a lawn, consider choosing a variety that needs less mowing and watering, like fescue or zoysia.

  
  

At Bonello Landscaping & Gardens, we can help you design a low-maintenance garden that suits your needs. Contact Christopher Bonello via www.chrisbonello.net for more information!