We all want a gorgeous garden to go along with our home. If you have the space, you want to make the best use of it. It can seem like a lot of trouble to establish, however. Even after you tidy it up, get rid of all that dilapidation, it will take some work to really make it pretty. But it doesn’t have to be a slog. We’re going to look at time and effort saving ways of making your garden easier to manage.
Set up a calendar
If you’re growing a garden, then you’re probably aware that you have a seasonal schedule to follow. But it’s alright, you don’t have to start memorizing a year’s worth of work. Instead, you should rely on handy resources like www.Vanmeuwen.com and its gardening calendar. It sets up the different tasks you have to tackle by month. You need to at least remember the kind of plants you have in the garden, but beyond that, it will tell you everything you need to do. Create a to-do list out of all the tips for the month and tackle your workload bit by bit. You might even find that you have less work than you originally envisioned, once it’s all laid out in front of you.
Make a more efficient set-up
Regardless of how easy you make it, if you’re taking care of a garden you have to get used to keeping tools and all kinds of supplies. It’s not just the tools that get the job done, either. It’s how you keep them on hand. You don’t want to waste a lot of time rifling through your shed to find that one little trowel you need for today. So make sure you keep your space organized and efficient. Use wall hooks inside the shed to keep your tools in reach and ensure they each have their own place. Even labels can make organizing tools a cinch. Do an inventory now and then. Not just to make sure that you have everything you need. It can be good to spot the things that are just taking up space uselessly and sell or dump them.
Take out some of the hard work
When it comes to saving you time, sometimes all you need is the right tool. For example, watering your own lawn doesn’t have to be a problem at all. Irrigation systems and sprinklers from providers like www.Proirrigation.com can deal with that entirely. Similarly, if you have a patio or decking, cleaning it doesn’t have to be too much of a hassle, either. A pressure washer can get grime and mold off it as easy as you like. Are you one of those more susceptible to aches and pains from getting down in the dirt? There are even ergonomic tools that make garden work less physically taxing like gardening seats.
Make a no-fuss relaxation space
We mentioned how a patio or decking area doesn’t have to be a fuss to maintain. It can also be a good idea to install one simply to make your garden less of a hassle. You have less ground to worry about landscaping and looking after. It also gives you a comfortable space to actually enjoy the fruits of all your labor in. Patios are easy maintenance, whereas decking is relatively quick and simple to install. Either is a good choice, but it’s a good idea to take a look at the pros and cons and think about which best fit your garden.
You don’t have to landscape to grow what you want
Maybe you want to grow a display of gorgeous flowers in the garden. Or even plant some fruit and veg for yourself. But you don’t want all the hassle that comes with landscaping. Setting boundaries, testing the soil and the like. Well, you don’t have to. Instead, think about other spaces you can use. For example, the right kind of standing flower pots can be a gorgeous addition to the garden’s décor. The same can be said of vertical gardening options. Particularly if you have an overhang on decking or a patio, you can have all your favorite plants at eye-level. Check out places like www.theselfsufficientliving.com. They can give you an idea of how creative you can be with your plant placement.
How and what you grow
If you are growing flowers and other plants, then the simple choice of what you grow and where you grow them matters. It can add or reduce your workload significantly. For example, people love reseeders as a time-saving tool. But the most rampant amongst them can also present the problem of overgrowth. So make reseeders easy to reach and have a good idea of how often and quick they reseed. It’s a good idea to group the plants with similar water needs, too. It makes it easier to remember how much each individual needs. Finally, if they’re particularly thirsty plants, don’t put them way in the back of the garden. Keep them close to you and your water source. That way you don’t have to make multiple trips back and forth. Don’t go planting willy-nilly because it looks nice. Think about how your positioning of the plants affects the work that you will have to do to maintain them all.
Create a gorgeous entrance
The garden is the key to a gorgeous exterior. But it’s not the only part of it. Make your entrance just as inviting as the garden. Don’t leave it a bare contrast to its surroundings. Instead, think about how a lick of colorful paint might make it really pop out. Similarly, check out some of the additions you make to it. Primarily, you want to consider how the right plant-life can make it look more lively and vibrant.
The above tips should make it easier for you to get the kind of garden you really want. You don’t have to be a workhorse or an expert. The knowledge and tools exist out there to make it easier on you. In time, it will barely feel like a chore at all.
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