Quite recently, 10 minutes ago to be precise, I stumbled upon this header at msn.com: “Tired of mowing? Pave over your lawn. Home owners are replacing grass with stone, concrete, or fake vegetation.”
I cringe. Even now, I have to take a moment to compose myself before continuing on. Yes, that is overly dramatic, but I must explain piece by piece.
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A prosperous garden is one that is designed well and built and maintained to last. A design keeps you from wasting time and money by giving you a clear, thought out direction. Maintenance is much more than pruning. It is proper plant care that translates to long term happy, healthy plants. Building features to last means constructing them properly from the very beginning to cut the odds of having continual repair jobs.
There are four key elements to consider as you move to make an enjoyable garden.
Perhaps the most common request of today’s garden clientele is “low-maintenance.” This can have a variety of different meanings to the ear of a Garden Designer. For one, it can mean “I want it to look pretty on its own,” or “I want to spend time relaxing in my garden, not working.” But whatever the interpretation, one thing is key to a low maintenance garden, design. Yes, design. My favorite thing.
Effective low-maintenance is all about design. Design provides structure for your plants and your hardscape that will last. A low-maintenance landscape is a lasting landscape. Whether or not you hire a Garden Designer or Landscape Architect, it is important to have a plan for your garden space, and make it your own. Your style and taste should be realized in your garden. It is your space!
So, here are some key ideas to use and remember when working towards a low-maintenance garden.
Yesterday was Groundhog day, and Phil said six more weeks of Winter. Six more weeks is plenty of time to prepare your garden for Spring. In order to help you get started, I have compiled a list of beneficial garden chores.
Time for a few seasonal tips from our designers! Read the rest of this entry »
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