Finding time to tend to your garden can be tricky, especially if you dedicate your time to working, being with your family, or focusing on other hobbies. So, if you’re looking for low-maintenance garden ideas, then you’re in the right place.
We’ve got tons of solutions to keep your outdoor space fuss-free, meaning that you can spend time doing the things that really matter. Open Space Concepts offers an incredible range of sleek and modern outdoor awnings, perfect for hosting evenings with family and friends or adding a contemporary touch to your outdoor space.
For less garden faff, let’s explore some of the best low-maintenance garden ideas that give an impressive look without tons of effort.
Ditch the lawn
Perhaps controversial, but ditching your lawn means that you’re spending less time mowing and more time creating a space that you love. If you don’t feel the need for a lawn, then definitely consider adding a paved, decked, or gravelled area instead.
Getting rid of your lawn means that you no longer need a lawn mower, so shed space is also increased. It’s one of the best ways to keep your garden low maintenance and easy to manage.
Creating a large decked area gives you the opportunity to add a sloped pergola, which can be enclosed with sliding glass doors. It also boasts immunity to mould and is resistant to heat and frost. We will fully install it for you, meaning that you can sit back and relax as all maintenance is taken care of!
Add a lot of pots
Even though it sounds like more work, adding more pots to your garden will actually save you a lot of time and effort in the long run. In fact, bigger pots are actually easier to look after than little ones, as smaller pots are more likely to dry out quicker.
By grouping plants in large pots, your garden will look like a floral haven without you having to spend too much money or time on the preparation. All you need to do is ensure you keep on top of watering, but you can easily find plants that require minimum watering effort.
Top Tip: You can invest in a timed watering system, which means that you don’t even have to think about watering plants.
Use mulches
Mulches, or ‘mulching’, means using another material such as bark chippings or gravel to cover up any bare soil between your plants. Using mulch is a great technique and saves you from doing too much work because it helps prevent weeds from growing and stops water from evaporating.
This therefore means that you’ll need to do less watering and weeding – and it smartens up your garden too!
Add a garden room
If you’re looking for a relaxation retreat, or want a secluded area in your garden that requires minimum maintenance, then say hello to our insulated garden rooms.
Embrace the freedom to design a personalised space that transcends conventional boundaries, and add a touch of luxury and functionality to your outdoor space.
You could use your garden room as extra storage space for gardening supplies and tools, or use it as a studio for your hobbies. A garden room is a great way to utilise extra space meaning that you can focus less on gardening and more on the things you enjoy.
Embrace the wildness
To make your garden really low-maintenance, consider a more relaxed approach. Your garden doesn’t have to be ultra neat and tidy in order to enjoy it. Learning to love its wildness and imperfections makes for a no-fuss, easy garden.
Having an untamed approach to your garden can actually benefit wildlife. Weeds play a key role as food for insects and other animals in the biodiversity network. So, think about embracing the quirks of the natural world and remember that your garden doesn’t always need to look prim and proper.
Choose low-maintenance landscaping materials
To give yourself less gardening work, opt for low maintenance landscaping materials. Hard landscaping such as paving or decking is much easier to care for than a grass or lawn.
For the perfect decking cover up, why not indulge in a glass veranda? Adding a glass roof to your patio or decking area will add visual appeal to your property and means that you can concentrate on hosting dinners instead of tending to the garden!
Top Tip: We recommend composite decking as it is long-lasting and doesn’t require any sanding, treating, or staining, as opposed to wooden decking.
Swap flower beds for shrubs
Finally, as one of our low-maintenance garden ideas, we suggest swapping your flower beds for shrubs. Whilst flower beds can look beautiful, they can be a lot of work.
If you aren’t particularly green-fingered, then replace high-maintenance flower beds with shrubs and hedges instead. They are easy to plant, add height and texture, and most importantly, require hardly any attention.
Top Tip: If you have extra outdoor space and don’t want the effort of tending to it, then consider a glass conservatory. This is a great way to extend into your garden, creating a versatile and practical space for relaxing and hosting.
Create your fuss-free garden today with Open Space Concepts
Hopefully, these low-maintenance garden ideas have provided you with inspiration to keep your garden as fuss-free as possible. We understand that gardening can require a lot of time and effort, which is why we provide modern solutions such as glass rooms.
In fact, we are passionate about designing and installing a range of bespoke outdoor living structures, which are fuss-free and allow you to embrace time with family and friends or host your own dinner parties without any stress.
Each product is custom-made, allowing your dream visions to come to life!
If you would like to make an enquiry, then get in touch via our online contact form and someone will be happy to get back to you as soon as possible.
