Gardens are for relaxing, and with busy life-styles it is important to get the most out of your outside space and to have somewhere to unwind with minimal effort.
Choose Low-Maintenance Plants
Evergreens are a good choice as they add year-round interest and only need a quick tidy up with secateurs when needed to keep them neat.
Reliable Viburnums for Year-Round Appeal
Vibernums are an excellent choice as they are hardy, reliable and attractive, providing structure and appeal all year. Available in different colours and sizes, Vibernums make a good backbone to gardens.
Vibernum Tinus Variegatum
Has evergreen mid-green foliage edged in yellow. This shrub will grow to approximately 1.5 to 2.5m in height and spread, with red/pink buds opening up to fragrant, long-lasting white flowers from mid-Winter until Spring, followed by blue/black fruits.
Vibernum Tinus (Compacta)
Ideal for small gardens or containers, bearing pink buds followed by flat heads of tiny white flowers in late Winter until Spring, replaced in Autumn by blue berries. This shrub thrives well in any soil.
Top Tips for Fuss- Free Gardening
Avoid Hostas – It’s a constant battle with slugs and snails who will demolish them.
Avoid rampant climbers like Clematis Montana or Russian Vine – they need constant controlling.
Opt for slow-growing climbers like evergreen Jasmine Multipartum or Plumbago (Plumbago Capensis).
Plant perennials densely in borders to cover the soil and prevent weeds.
Encourage wildlife by:
Planting nectar-rich plants for bees, butterflies, and other friendly insects.
Including Ornamental Grasses as a food and nesting source for birds.
Group large containers together for an eye-catching display and easier watering and tidying.
Container growing limits plant growth, which means less maintenance.
Install rain butts or consider a water irrigation system.
Go lawn-free if possible—lawns are high-maintenance.
Consider eco-friendly alternatives instead.