Easy BREEZY

CHARLIE ALBONE OFFERS TIMESAVING TIPS FOR EASY YARD UPKEEP

- Stephanie De Nobile.

Love gardens but don't have the time to look after one? Well, a low-maintenance garden is one for you. You can still have a lush oasis without all the pruning by simply changing your plant palette.

1 DON'T OVERDO IT

Don't be afraid of plants even if you have limited time and knowledge to look after them. Overdoing it with hard surfaces such as paving or gravel will only create a stark and uninviting space that you simply won't want to be in.

2 STRONG AND STEADY

Start by improving your soil quality as it will increase your chances of growing strong, healthy and resilient plants. This will reduce the maintenance of your garden too, as you'll find yourself spraying for pests and diseases less and sitting back with your feet up more.

3 LIGHTEN YOUR LAWN