Family Ever After Blog

Family Ever After Blog

  • Home
  • About
  • Lifestyle
  • Family
  • Tips
  • Food
  • Baby
  • Blog
  • Contact

July 20, 2020 by Sofia

How to limit the upkeep of your outdoor space

FacebookTweetPinPrintLinkedIn

Gardening isn’t for everyone; however, most owners of garden do want a stylish user-friendly outdoor space. Luckily, there methods and products which help to keep a garden both attractive and low maintenance. This article will show you tips and tricks for having the best-looking garden with the lowest amount of upkeep required.

Replace natural grass will artificial grass

Taking care of natural grass can be time consuming, as grass needs to be frequently cut and watered. Some people even hire professional gardeners to partake in this work for them. Artificial grass is a lower maintenance alternative, meaning it will not have to be cut and watered.

Consider paving some areas of your garden

Grass is a more commonly used material for gardens, but grass and paving and complement each other. You may decide to add a paved area to your garden, like artificial grass it is low maintenance and it is a material that does not alter. There are various types of paving which can be purchased, for example: granite, Indian Sandstone or concrete, or you may even decide to add some shingle to areas of your garden to jazz it up a little.

Limit your plants and flowers

If you are really keen on having a zero-maintenance garden and outdoor space, then you will have to limit the amount of plants and flowers you have. Like artificial grass, there are artificial options of flowers, that look just as good as the natural ones. However, if you really can’t part with your natural flowers, it is a good idea to invest in both a garden fence to protect the growth and a sprinkler, that way you do not need to keep watering your plants and flowers as the sprinkler will do the job for you.

Consider using solar lighting outside

Solar lighting is self-sufficient, it charges by using sunlight during the day and once it is dark outside the lights are activated. This method of outdoor lighting is not only hassle free, but it is also free charging, as it uses purely sunlight opposed to adding to your electricity bill. Solar lights can be very pretty and add a romantic vibe to your outdoor area.

Add a hot tub!

This article is about keeping your garden low maintenance, but just because it is low maintenance it doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun. If you decide to add a hot tub to your garden you are adding a fun element to it. I would say hot tubs are less maintenance then adding a swimming pool to your garden and it also costs a lot less to buy a hot tub opposed to a swimming pool. Hot tubs are also a good idea for adding a social aspect to your garden and hot tubs are known for helping relieve stress, so hot tubs are therefore fun and good for your mental health.

Invest in outdoor furniture

If you want your outdoor area to be a social space, it is of benefit to have some outdoor furniture to lounge about on. There are different types of outdoor furniture that can be purchased and if you are looking for furniture that is stylish but low cost, placing a beanbag on your grassed area or adding a hanging outdoor chair will be just as comfortable and welcoming.

FacebookTweetPinPrintLinkedIn
❮❮ Previous Post
Next Post ❯ ❯

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Me and My Family

Hey! I'm Sofia, mother or two and happily married to my husband, Lorenzo. We believe family is the most important thing in life today. People can get easily distracted by all the business life brings. This blog is dedicated to helping you navigate life and spend more time with your family!

Archives

  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018

NEWSLETTER

Follow Us Online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Recent Post

  • Mediation For Spouses That Have a Child -Know Everything Here!
  • Formula Feeding: 6 Pros and Cons Parents Should Understand
  • 3 Tips for Bonding With Your Partner at Home
  • 5 Top Jewellery Items You’ll Never Regret Buying
  • Tips for Helping Your Aging Loved One

One and Co

Featured

Mediation For Spouses That Have a Child -Know Everything Here!

Formula Feeding: 6 Pros and Cons Parents Should Understand

3 Tips for Bonding With Your Partner at Home

  • Home
  • About
  • Lifestyle
  • Family
  • Tips
  • Food
  • Baby
  • Blog
  • Contact

Copyright © 2018 ·Family Ever After Blog