Low maintenance gardens are really appealing to anyone who wants a garden but doesn’t have the time or indeed the inclination to spend hours working on it. It’s true that if you do have an outside area, it’s nice to relax and unwind in an attractive setting. Hardscaping should be the order of the day using as many inanimate objects as possible. These will include patio areas, stone and gravel paths and artificial lawns, plants and trees, which will only require minimal cleaning and raking. In the latest article from Interior Landscaping Products, we look at how to create a low maintenance garden and go through some of our easy to use and cost effective solutions to create the outside space you have always wanted.
Top tips to create a low maintenance garden
· Avoid investing in a real lawn – use artificial alternatives
· Create gravel, stone or flagstone paths
· Only plant perennials and keep these to a minimum
· Focus on hardscaping
· Invest in automatic sprinklers
· Don’t have too many containers – use pebbles as soil toppers
Click Clack Decking Tiles from Interior Landscaping Products
A patio or a deck is the perfect place to sit out but laying a stone or slabbed area can be labour intensive and requires expensive materials. At Interior Landscaping Products, we have the perfect solution with Click Clack patio tiles, which are an easy to use and a cost effective solution to replacing or laying a patio. They simply click together using a grommet system for a firm and solid fixing to provide an instant solution that will transform that tired space around your home. You’ll find these new concept tiles from Click Clack are much easier to lay than traditional tiles. And there’s no mess, or adhesive or grout required. In fact you won’t need any special tiling skills or tools, except perhaps a saw to cut around a post or downpipe. These tiles are durable, hardwearing and UV resistant and suitable for all outdoor applications. For the finishing touch, edging tiles and corner pieces are available. The tiles are also interchangeable to create unique patterns. Our range includes grey and natural travertine and slate, natural stone, wood composite and artificial grass.
Benefits of using Click Clack tiles
· Low maintenance – easy cleaning with a light detergent and brush
· Excellent drainage capabilities – water just runs off
· No skills required – hassle-free and fast installation
· Hide unsightly and worn patio and concrete surfaces
· 5 year guarantee
Scottish and Black Polished Pebbles from Interior Landscaping Products
Pebbles are perfect for pathways, water features, rockeries, patio containers and pots and general landscaping. With their pink, grey, and cream tones, Scottish Pebbles will add an elegant look to any landscape. You could say they are absolutely essential for rustic projects and rock gardens. Did you know that these pebbles have been extracted from age-old glacial deposits in Scotland? And that’s why they have their well-rounded and smooth finish. You’ll find they look fabulous in water features such as ponds and streams with the water really bringing out all of the different colours. Our versatile Scottish Pebbles can even be used for ground cover to add a truly unique texture to your garden. At Interior Landscaping Products, we stock 14mm and 30 mm Scottish Pebbles in 20kg bags as well as Black Polished Pebbles.
Weatherproof Artificial Roses, Daisy Bell and Olive Trees
A garden filled with stunning artificial plants can look amazing. However, make sure you plan. You’ll find that with a little hard work at first, you’ll have a very low maintenance garden to enjoy. No pruning or feeding will be required, and it will look great however busy you are or however much you are away. Artificial plants are now so realistic and there is an incredible amount of detail in the petals and leaves, and the way the stems are joined. Our rose trees come in 3 attractive colours, yellow, pink and white and are a quick and easy way to add colour to any home, office or garden. Our Daisy Ball tree is 110cm high and we also have a beautifully crafted Olive tree measuring 230cm.
Benefits of weatherproof artificial plants and trees from interior Landscaping Products
· Colours don’t fade as UV resistant
· Easily maintained and weatherproof
· Pet friendly
· No pruning or snipping required
· Allergy free
· No pesticides needed
Ideas for filling gaps and screening unsightly sheds or walls
Trellis and shutter grass wall coverings are a great idea for quickly screening walls and will bring a botanical feel to your garden. These easy to install low maintenance options do not require any pruning and are also simple to clean. Expandable trellis will make a perfect screen for filling gaps in existing fencing or screening unsightly sheds or walls. They also offer privacy with wind and sun protection, and again are the perfect garden accessory for a low maintenance garden. Interior Landscaping Products stocks extendable Laurel Leaf and Ivy trellis and Shutter Grass Wall coverings for your low maintenance garden requirements.
Benefits of extendable trellis and shutter grass walls from Interior Landscaping Products
· No pruning and no dead leaves
· Weatherproof and UV stable
· Durable - maintain their shape for years
· Easy to secure
· Fix to brick walls, wooden fences, gates and panels
· 5 year guarantee
How Interior Landscaping Products can help you to create a low maintenance garden
A low maintenance garden may be particularly appealing to older people, holiday homeowners, those new to gardening and when raising a young family. You can definitely say that less is more when creating areas that require very little time to maintain them. If you like any of the ideas we have come up with, do get in touch with Interior Landscaping Products on 01424 844444. If we have stock of your products, we aim to get them to you as quickly as possible and we make weekly deliveries.