Invest in artificial grass
Unlike natural grass, artificial grass does not require maintenance to retain its beautiful green appearance all year long! You will be able to save water and resources.
The best part about using artificial grass is how much it looks like natural grass. Artificial grass comes in different color shades and heights, so most people will not be able to tell the difference.
Say goodbye to spending hours tending to your garden and use that time to enjoy it.
Try container gardening
Growing plants in containers have many advantages, one of which is the convenience and reduced frequency of plant maintenance.
With container gardening, you can select the soil type for each plant. The soil you use will significantly impact your plants' development, and it's up to you to make that decision.
There is also the added benefit of regulating the amount of moisture and sunshine the containers receive. Containers also have a lower risk of being infested by pests and illnesses.
Therefore, you may spend less time fixing plant issues.
You can also avoid the hassle of throwing out or replacing plants.
Use weed barriers if you have natural grass
If you have natural grass in your yard, you probably have to spend a lot of time weeding. An excellent way to avoid this stress is to use weed barriers.
If you lay down weed barriers in your landscaping beds initially, you won't have to spend as much effort fighting weeds later on.
When choosing a weed barrier, ensure you opt for one that is permeable, as your plants need water to survive and flourish.
Consider xeriscaping
Xeriscaping, a type of gardening in which you select plants requiring minimum extra irrigation, might help you avoid this problem.
Invest in automatic irrigation
Are you tired of spending your mornings dragging a hose around your garden to water your plants? Consider investing in automatic irrigation.
Thanks to automatic irrigation, watering your plants is easy and less time-consuming. You will also use water more efficiently if it is directed towards specific parts of the plants.
Additionally, you can program the system to operate even when you are not around, ensuring that your plants receive adequate watering while you are away.
At Atlanta Professional Landscaping, we can install these maintenance-free ideas and more! Get a quote to find out how we can help.