Designing A Stress-Free Garden

Spending time outside is a great way to relax and unwind. Connecting with nature has been shown to help improve our physical and mental health, including decreasing stress levels. For many of us, our garden is the most convenient outdoor space. However, a cluttered or overgrown space may not have much of a calming effect. To get the most out of your garden, you have to keep it well-maintained, but this is easier said than done. Instead of spending hours trimming, mowing, pruning and shearing each week, you can design an effortless garden that takes minimal maintenance to keep looking its best.

Be Picky About Your Plants

Some plants are much more tricky to keep than others, especially when grown outside of their native landscape. If you want to make gardening a little bit easier, sticking to native species ensures that you can grow beautiful, lush plants in your garden environment. It all but guarantees that the climate, soil and rainfall in your area is enough to keep the plant healthy and green.  As an added benefit, experts at your local gardening center are more likely to know about native species in-depth.

Regardless of which types of plants you choose to grow, you need to be careful about overplanting. Each flower, tree or shrub needs a certain amount of space to be able to get enough light, water, and nutrients without facing competition. If you’re wary of how far apart different plants need to be spaced, you won’t have to worry about as much watering and fertilizing later on down the line.

Hiring Help

You don’t necessarily have to do all of the legwork when taking care of your garden. If you find that you don’t have the time, energy, or know-how to tackle a given issue – be that in relation to your home or your garden – you can always outsource it to a third party. You can find gardening experts by checking online, asking friends and neighbors for recommendations, or inquiring at your local nursery. A trained expert can keep your plants in peak condition year-round, and give you advice on the best ways to care for your garden space. Not only will you save yourself time, but you can also improve the longevity of treasured plants and other garden fixtures.

It’s much easier to enjoy your yard if you don’t have to spend the majority of your free time maintaining it. One of the best ways to create a garden that’s easy to care for is by sticking to native species. If your garden is a little bit more elaborate, you may want to outsource more difficult tasks to save yourself time and frustration.