Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas

May 14, 2021

If lawn and landscaping maintenance is something you dread doing in the warmer months, you’re in luck. Landscaping doesn’t have to be a part time job if you plan it well. Here are some tips for low maintenance landscaping that will have you spending more time relaxing outside than working in it.

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Create a Bigger Outdoor Living Area

Having a space to spend time in whether relaxing alone or spending time with family or friends can also mean less lawn and plant life to take care of. Installing a stone patio and/or fire pit area is both functional and inviting. Be sure to use stones that are both durable and attractive for the space and you’ll get years of low maintenance enjoyment from it.

Add Mulch or Rock Beds

Adding mulch or rock beds to the area surrounding your outdoor living space reduces the amount of grass or other plant life requiring care and adds an attractive design element that will require very little maintenance each year.

Plant Perennials

Perennials are plants that come back each year thus reducing the amount of planting you’ll do each spring. They can be attractive and low maintenance if planted correctly. You’ll need to pay attention to how much sun they need and keep up with watering but other than that, they’ll require virtually no additional work once proper placement is completed.

Use Potted Plants to Decorate Your Space

Rather than planting in the ground, potted plants can be an easier solution to enjoying your favorite annual flowers. They’re easy to move inside in inclement weather and can add an attractive design element to a space based upon the pots they’re planted in.

If you’re ready to extend your outdoor space, or just need some help figuring out how to take your landscaping to low maintenance mode, our experienced team at SES Landscape is here to help. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

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