Maintenance-free garden

Do you lack green fingers or just don’t have the time and inclination to work in the garden? How about having a maintenance-free garden installed? Then you don’t have to worry about it and you can enjoy it at all times. Read more about what you need and what it costs here.

What does a maintenance-free garden cost?

A maintenance-free garden costs less than a garden with maintenance. Just the plants that don’t need to be planted save a lot of money. In addition, you will also have no costs for garden maintenance after your garden is laid. Take a look at the price overview below to get an estimate of the average prices.

How can you have a maintenance-free garden laid out?

Below are examples of ways to build a maintenance-free garden.

Paving

Instead of a green lawn that you have to mow every month or a wooden decking that is oiled every year, there is another option. Have your garden completely paved. There are a lot of types of stone, so there is sure to be one kind to suit your garden design. The prices for paving vary a lot due to the size and shapes that can be bought. What’s nice; you have virtually no maintenance, as stones can withstand weather and wind.

Plants

Do you want something green in your garden, but have no maintenance? You can buy artificial plants for outdoors at many garden shops. This allows you to enjoy green leaves on trees and coloured flowers all year round.

Lighting

You have different types of light to place in your garden to add atmosphere. Think spotlights in the ground, a hanging lamp on the wall or a lamp on a pole. In many of the cases, you need to have power connected and if the lights are broken, they need to be replaced. This means long-term maintenance is required. Solar-powered lamps are the solution for a maintenance-free garden. During the day, the bulbs charge themselves, and in the evening they provide light through the captured energy.

Fence

For privacy, you probably want to have a fence around your garden. Most fences are made of wood, but wood deteriorates in colour over time. To have the least chance of maintenance, go for a hardwood fence. The cost of this fence is higher, but because of this, you have no maintenance costs and therefore a longer lifespan. For the least maintenance, a stone fence is suitable. However, prices for this are 4 times higher than those of a hardwood fence.

Furniture

Don’t go for wooden, but metal or stone furniture that can stay outside in winter. Soft cushions in a cheerful colour will complete your garden.

Tips for a low-maintenance garden

1. Hire a gardener
   Take advantage of a gardener’s expertise so there are no surprises when it comes to maintenance. Moreover, a gardener’s advice can be applied immediately by yourself.The average cost of a gardener is £40 per hour.
2. Place artificial plants
   Go for artificial plants instead of real plants to avoid having to buy a new one.
3. Place a root mat
   To prevent weeds, place a root mat under your paving. You’ll never have to get down on your knees to weed again.

What are the advantages?

• No maintenance, so no extra costs.
• A flowering garden all year round.
• Because no plants are used, a lot of space is available. This gives you the opportunity to place something else, such as a jacuzzi.
• Never worry about all the maintenance again.
• You will have extra time for fun things.