Backyard Gardens

In a perfect world, gardens would stay green and weed free all year long with very little watering, pruning or pampering. In the real world, gardens can be a lot of work. Here are some tips for your backyard gardensthat will save you time and energy.

You can include a paved or gravel path through your backyard garden area to cut down on the space that is available for planting. The pathway will add texture to the overall design.

Bigger is not always better. Keep your backyard garden at a manageable level. Try to plant most of your plants close to your water supply too. This will cut down on the amount of time you need to spend dragging hoses around.

Plant your flowers according to the distance recommendations or directions. If the directions say to plant your flower 8 inch apart then leave at least 8 inches between your plants. If you plant your flowers to close together, you'll have to spend time thinning them out once they start growing.

You could use containers to create your backyard gardens. This will cut down on the amount of time you need to spend weeding and watering your plants. Don't plant any more containers than you can reasonably take care of.

Mulching your backyard garden area will help control weeds and keep the soil moist. This will improve the overall quality of your plants and will cut down on the amount of time you need to spend weeding, watering and general tending to your backyard gardens.

If you are thinking about planting trees or shrubs, pick an evergreen variety over deciduous plants. This will save you time during autumn because you won't have all the leaves that fall to rake up.

Plant perennials instead of annuals. Perennials re-emerge in the spring which saves you money because you don't have to purchase new flowers every year for your backyard garden.

Have a plan for your backyard gardens. Make a list of the types of easy care plants and blooms you want for your garden and that will fit your lifestyle. Take that list to your local nursery and ask for any recommendations that would make your backyard gardens area as maintenance free as possible.