How to Grow a Low Maintenance Summer Garden

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You can still have a gorgeous summer garden space with these tips and ideas for creating a low-maintenance garden.

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Choosing plants that are mostly drought-resistant will definitely make it so you have to spend less time watering the garden and more time on other things you love.

Grow Drought-Tolerant Plants

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Stay away from invasive, fast-spreading perennials in your garden. These plants are always hard to maintain.

Choose Non-Invasive Perennials

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Grow Evergreen Shrubs

Shrubs are not only low-maintenance but are perfect for providing interest in the garden throughout the year when other deciduous plants are leafless.

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Hardscape and Add Garden Decor

Hardscape elements can help to define any space. the garden..

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Creating a container garden is a great way to benefit from a beautiful garden AND keep it low-maintenance. You’ll have fewer weeds and a chance of plants spreading to areas where they shouldn’t be.

Grow Container Gardens

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Garden beds with organic matter like compost, leaves, or grass clippings can greatly reduce weed growth and minimize water needs.

Use Organic Matter

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Avoid Planting Perennials That Attract Pests

Try to avoid plants that attract pests such as snails, slugs, aphids, deer, and rabbits.

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Install a Watering System

Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are efficient ways to water garden beds.

By following these tips, you can have a beautiful summer garden with minimal effort. This will leave you with more time to enjoy your outdoor space.

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