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Starting your easy-care garden

Imagine stepping out your door not to a chore, but to a breathtaking escape—a personal oasis you built yourself. This isn’t about demanding hours of backbreaking work; it’s about harnessing the simple magic of nature. Get your hands in the soil and feel the quiet satisfaction of a garden that thrives on its own, with vibrant colours, lush textures, and the fresh scent of blossoms filling the air. Your journey to creating a space of beauty and tranquility starts now. The sun is shining, the soil is waiting, and a stunning, easy-care garden is just a few steps away.

Step 1 – The low-maintenance mindset

What does it actually take to create a garden that's easy to care for? The goal isn't to create a ...

Step 2 – Smart design and planning

Creating a low-maintenance garden begins not with planting, but with smart design and planning. This initial stage is crucial for ...

Step 3 – Right plant, right place

When building a low-maintenance garden, right plant, right place is your greatest asset. This is all about making thoughtful choices ...

Step 4 – Water-wise watering

Of all the tasks in a traditional garden, none consumes more time and resources than watering. This chapter, Water-Wise Watering, ...

Step 5 – Controlling weeds and pests

Managing weeds and pests can be challenging, but effective, proactive strategies can reduce their impact. This section focuses on creating ...

Step 6 – The seasonal walk-through

An easy-care garden, once established, doesn't require constant attention, but a little seasonal maintenance goes a long way in keeping ...