Everyone loves to have a beautifully landscaped yard. However, not everyone has the time to dedicate to a labor-intensive project. But it is possible to have a gorgeous yard with zero-maintenance landscaping. We’ve picked out several ideas you can incorporate into your next landscape design below.
1. Hardscape
If you don’t have the time to mow your lawn or maintain it, hardscaping is an option. Hardscapes are areas that use asphalt, concrete, or stone instead of grass. You can turn a part of your yard into a patio or entertainment area. Once you get your medium of choice in, it requires no maintenance to keep it looking like new. Hardscapes can also last for years at a time.
2. Install Artificial Grass
Artificial grass is getting more and more popular with businesses and homeowners alike because it’s durable and attractive. You don’t have to work to keep it looking nice by watering or cutting it. Instead, all you do in install it and leave it alone. It’ll look nice in the different sun and shaded areas, in high traffic areas, and more.
3. Plant Perennials
Perennials like daffodils and tulips are almost zero maintenance plants. They don’t require special coddling to come back year after year. Instead, you have to plant them and add a layer of mulch. They’re resistant to droughts and full sunlight. They’ll add fun pops of color to your yard, and they look bright and cheerful in the spring and summer months.
4. Evergreen Bushes and Trees
Evergreen bushes and trees are very hardy plants that look beautiful in summer and the winter months. These trees and shrubs can be more expensive, but they pay off in the long run. You can plant low bushes around your home to give in a little curb appeal, or you can plant a row of trees to create a natural fence around your yard. They require very little in the way of maintenance or upkeep once they establish themselves.
5. Install an Automatic Irrigation System
You’ll have to water your lawn, plants, or garden eventually. However, installing an automatic irrigation system can take the work out of this chore. You can set the system to go off at the same time every day. When the set time comes, the sprinklers will go off and water your space. All you have to do is pick your date, time, and duration.
6. Set Up Rock Gardens
If you want flower beds but don’t want the work that comes with them, consider adding rock gardens to your home. These gardens usually have plants that are very bright and tolerant of droughts. The rocks don’t require any maintenance, and they provide a decorative look to your landscape.
7. Use Mulch
Weeds are a pest for anyone who has ever had flower beds. Mulch serves a dual purpose. First, it layers on the ground to prevent weed growth. Second, mulch retains water. This will help you cut back on your watering while ensuring your plants look wonderful all season long.
Contact Evergreen Landscaping Today!
Are you ready to set up a zero-maintenance landscape? If so, reach out and get in touch. We’re happy to help design it, pick out your plants, and give you tips.
Thank you for mentioning evergreen trees and bushes as ways you can add greenery to your yard without needing constant maintenance. The fact that they can handle themselves well without the need for constant help makes me think they’re perfect for a busy homeowner like me who still wants an impressive front yard. I’ll ask for them when I begin our yard project while hiring a landscaping expert from the area.