Maintenance Gardening Ideas Page

: Small, frequent snips prevent overgrown "jungle" situations that require massive weekend projects.

: Apply a 3-inch layer of wood chips or bark. This suppresses weeds and keeps soil moist. Maintenance Gardening Ideas

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: Avoid tilling your soil. It preserves the soil structure and prevents dormant weed seeds from surfacing. : Avoid tilling your soil

: Use metal or plastic lawn edging. It creates a physical barrier that stops grass from creeping into flower beds.

: Place high-maintenance plants near the house or water source. Keep "set-and-forget" plants further out.

📍 : If you have a lawn, consider "No Mow May" or replacing turf with clover to cut down on weekly mowing chores.