Hot tips to create low maintenance gardens

Creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden can be a rewarding experience for both tenants and landlords. Whether you're a busy renter or a property owner looking to enhance your rental's appeal, these top tips can help you achieve a thriving outdoor space without the constant upkeep.

For Tenants:

Creating a beautiful garden without the hassle of constant upkeep is a possibility. Here are some hot tips to transform your outdoor space into a low-maintenance oasis:

Prioritise weed prevention: Regular weeding is key to maintaining a tidy and healthy garden. Installing weed barriers can help to suppress their advances into the garden.
Avoid complex flowerbeds: While they may look the part, the addition of flowerbeds in any garden could add countless hours of watering, feeding, pruning and maintenance to your time in the garden.
Go vertical: Climbing plants like ivy or honeysuckle can add a touch of greenery to walls or fences without taking up much ground space. This is especially beneficial for small gardens or balconies.
Talk to us: Landlords are often very receptive to tenants who care for their property. If you have larger-scale ideas on how you could transform your garden like adding paths, gravel or patios, we'll ask your landlord for approval and we can even help you out with the work. That way you get the garden you've dreamed of, without any of the leg work.

For Landlords:

Supporting your tenants in creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden can enhance the appeal of your property and improve tenant satisfaction. Here's how you can contribute:

Focus on hardscape: Consider incorporating more hardscape elements like patios, pathways and pavers. By adding in alternative ground covers you can create stunning yet functional outdoor spaces that require much less maintenance than a large expanse of grass.
Consider shared garden spaces: If multiple units share a common area, consider encouraging communal gardening efforts. This can foster a sense of community and reduce individual maintenance burdens.
Facilitate maintenance: Arrange for regular maintenance services, such as pruning, weed control or grass cutting. If your tenants see that you care about the green space they'll be more inclined to care for it themselves
Be flexible: Allow tenants to personalise their outdoor spaces within reasonable limits. This can encourage them to take pride in their surroundings, maintain the garden responsibly and feel connected to their property, making them less likely to want to find somewhere else.

These all sound great, right? But even creating a low maintenance garden can take time and resources that you may not have to get it up and running. If you're wanting to create a stunning, low-maintenance green space for yourself or your tenants, our in-house maintenance team is available to all clients, on hand to provide expert advice and assistance. Contact us today to discuss your gardening needs and explore the endless possibilities for your outdoor space.

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Sophie Ombler