Low-Maintenance Gardening

I read another book titled, Step by Step: Low-Maintenance Gardening by Peter McHoy, it gave some good ideas. Just a few random things I thought would be useful.

• Make a mowing edge: If the edge is set at the same level as the grass, the mower can cut the grass instead of using the edger. It also separates the plants from the grass so it's easier to mow.
• Mixing materials (2-3) breaks up a large area of the garden and prevents it from looking dull.
• Shrubs are the best plants for borders. Choose plants that are easy to care for and mix with herbaceous plants and perennials to create variety.
• Always water the pots before planting otherwise the root-ball may remain dry if the water runs off after planting.
• Spring or autumn are the best times to plant pot-grown herbaceous.
• Dwarf conifers require little attention and provide year- round color. Group different conifers together with contrasting shapes, sizes and colors. Combine with heathers to add colorful flowers.
• Select self-sufficient flowering shrubs and self-sowing perrentials to reduce re-planting and maintenance each year.
• Adding fertilizer to your garden will make it look lush and healthy.
• Plant bulbs under the grass and watch it come up in the spring.