Bexley/Beverly Hills Blog

Enjoying your time away from your Sydney home means not having to worry about what’s happening to your garden while you’re absent. Wouldn’t it be good to go away for weeks on end without being concerned that you’ll be coming back to an overgrown mess and a tonne of work? When you go away on holidays, you want to truly switch off and enjoy your holiday with peace of mind that everything at home is under control.

To make this possible, it is worth taking the time to redesign your garden to be as low-maintenance as possible while still providing the lushness you want. This way, you will be able to enjoy it more with less work and less worry when you’re away. But where do you start? 

Use beautiful Australian flora

Australia is blessed with abundant native flora that will enhance your garden. This unique plant life also happens to be extremely hardy in general, which makes Australian natives the perfect solution for creating a colourful and fresh-looking low maintenance garden. Whether we are talking about the backyard, the side of the house or the front garden, by replacing the plants in your grounds with these sturdy alternatives, you have already halved your time that you would normally have spent watering and pruning. To make this an even better choice for you, these species of plants are not just limited to the flower variety either.

Native shrubs and greenery also soften timber or stone in your landscaping. 

Minimise lawn area

With the design swing towards the minimalistic look, it is not hard to create a garden that has very little grass (if any), eliminating the need for constant lawn maintenance. Consider replacing your current lawn area with features like decking or paving. Design entertainment areas that become the garden appeal as opposed to the lawn itself. Doing so, you will upgrade the look of your outdoor area while also adding value to your home by improving it with modern features.

Minimise weeding

As we all know, lawns aren’t the only high-maintenance areas of the garden. Weeding is also a tiresome chore that can eat up hours of your time. If you are away on holidays for weeks on end, you don’t want to return home to an unsightly garden bed that begs to be cleared. This is where a good mulch is your saviour. Mulch not only keeps down weeds, but also, helps the soil retain moisture. You might also think about laying down layers of newspaper under the mulch for extra weed protection. Just make sure you aren’t blocking water to plant roots, though.

Simplify your life with a watering system

No matter what time of the year you are planning your vacation, a properly set up watering system can ensure that your favourite plants don’t die off under our powerful sunlight. Automated watering systems can be programmed with a set-and-forget timer, accurately programmed to water your plants at the best time of day. Alternatively, if you prefer more control of when to water your plants, you could use current technology that integrates with your smartphone, which means you can operate your watering system from anywhere in the world. 

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