While many other landscaping companies will generally insist on promoting only the grandest and most expensive products to you as you design your space, we at Greenside are here for you and you alone, regardless of the bottom line. We’re here to help with all ranges of landscaping desires, from minor projects all the way up to major renovations.

For many homeowners, all they desire for their outdoor space is what we refer to as “low-maintenance” landscaping. What does this term mean, and how can we help you achieve this for your home? Let’s take a look.

Defining “Low-Maintenance”

Low-maintenance is a relative term – it all depends on the person performing said maintenance. If you’re a gardener who loves to be out in the yard tinkering, your idea of low-maintenance will be very different from someone who doesn’t enjoy that activity at all. Here are a few basic questions to help yourself determine what you’re looking for:

  • What qualifies as “low-maintenance” to me?
  • Can I quantify this? Can I list the tasks that fall under low-maintenance for me?
  • What will I willingly do regularly? What will I never do?

Achieving a Low-Maintenance Landscape

Achieving your low-maintenance landscape is simple and easy – but to be clear, low-maintenance doesn’t mean no-maintenance. There will be some work involved, but the concepts are easy to follow. Here are four basic steps to take:

  • Know your existing conditions: Take all the steps to understand your current situation before getting started. Try to avoid complete overhauls, as these will rarely qualify as low-maintenance.
  • Align your plans: As you get your plan going, do a thorough site analysis and integrate your new ideas with what you’ve already got naturally.
  • Use best practices: Our experts can help you observe the best possible environmental and landscaping practices, including caring for soil and root systems and using high-quality materials.
  • Plan for support: Before you begin your project, plan for how you’ll care for it once it’s finished. Develop a long-term plan here that will allow you to keep your great space without a ton of heavy maintenance.

For more on achieving a low-maintenance landscape, or to find out about any of our lawn care or general landscaping services, speak to the pros at Greenside today.