Most people love the idea of a beautiful and peaceful garden to retreat into after a busy day appealing. But, if you have a busy life and find the thought of creating and maintaining a garden daunting, then read on.
Gardening for busy people can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Even with a busy schedule, you can make your garden work for you. Here are our simple tips to help you enjoy the beauty and serenity of your own little bit of outdoor heaven.
Create a low-maintenance garden
As with many things in life, planning is key to success. One of the best things you can do to make gardening manageable is to create a low-maintenance garden. And we don’t mean covering the whole thing in paving!
Choose plants which need minimal care and don’t need daily watering. Also, avoid plants which need too much pruning and trimming.
You could also consider a drip irrigation system to ensure your plants don’t go thirsty. Using mulch to reduce weeds and retain moisture is another winning tip.
Wildflower Turf is a low-maintenance and cost-effective way of creating a wonderful natural garden. A good wildflower turf gives you a stream of flowers through the spring and summer.
Get organised
Another helpful way to make your garden work for you is to plan ahead and break jobs into bite-sized chunks. As suggested above, take the time to plan and create a low-maintenance garden in the first instance. Plant choice will make a lot of difference – ensure you consider the local climate and choose suitable plants.
You can also get organised with gardening tasks. Get all the family involved and work out a timetable for watering, fertilising and weeding your garden. More hands make light work as the old saying goes!
By keeping on top of your garden – little and often – you can ensure your outdoor space is always looking its best without having to spend too much time on it.
Embrace technology
There are some great technology tools for busy gardeners. A quick search will bring up apps and websites to help you keep track of your garden and provide helpful tips and advice. From apps to remind you when to water, to websites that suggest the best plants for your soil and climate, there are loads of resources out there.
Additionally, there are plenty of helpful articles online (including on our Genesis Gardens blog!) packed with hints and tips to make gardening work for you.
Don’t forget that good tools are a great help, too. Having the right, good-quality tools on hand for each job will make your life easier and your time in the garden more pleasant – as well as keep your garden looking its best.
Outsource gardening maintenance tasks
If you’re short on time and energy or find keeping on top of your garden is just too much, consider getting in some help.
There are lots of ways of outsourcing gardening tasks. Using a landscaping design company like ours will help you design and install a low-maintenance garden in the first place.
There’s also ongoing help with maintenance and planting which can make all the difference to busy people. Many clients have our teams pop by every couple of weeks to keep on top of the garden. You’ll find it’s surprisingly affordable and allows you to simply enjoy your garden.
And let’s face it, if you’re someone who loves the garden but doesn’t enjoy gardening – there’s nothing wrong with that!
Outsourcing tasks can be a great way to make gardening work for you. With the help of professionals, you can enjoy the beauty of your garden without having to worry about hard work.
Enjoy your garden more than ever with these simple gardening tips for busy people
So, we’ve shown you that gardening doesn’t have to be a challenge, even for busy people. With the simple tips above you can make your garden work for you and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of your own bit of back garden paradise!
Create a low-maintenance garden, get organised, embrace technology and outsource tasks to make keeping your garden in good shape easier and more manageable. All without too much hard work!
To enquire about our affordable garden design and maintenance services in North Wales, contact the Genesis Gardens team via our online form or by phoning 01352 367000.