Lazy Summer Gardens

This time of year is so busy that it’s easy to neglect your garden, but some easy solutions will keep your green space looking fabulous.

- Jackie French

Gardens just don’t understand the term “holiday season”. It’s the busiest, hottest time of year and they insist on growing and needing tending to stay green – just when you want them to look their best.

Luckily, lazy gardeners have strategies to help you keep your cool, and keep your garden.

Lawns: Either water, allow them to turn brown until it rains or install artificial grass. A better answer? Offer small children pocket money, a book or their choice of luxury fruit in return for watering every afternoon. Pruning and planting require skill. Watering can just be wet, messy fun.