Low Upkeep Gardens for Inkberrow Homes and Cottages

A low maintenance garden still looks good. It simply replaces the high effort parts, such as constant mowing and weeding, with smarter surfaces and planting. We design with how you actually use the garden in mind, rather than copying a catalogue layout.

Design for older and newer properties

For an older cottage we keep the character: natural stone paths, gravel and robust planting that fills the beds. A well chosen mix of shrubs and perennials, with mulch, can look informal while needing little care. Planting should be dense enough to leave little bare soil, because gaps are where weeds settle.

For a newer home we can design something fresh and low upkeep, with clean lines, a small lawn or artificial grass, and structured planting in tidy borders.

• Paved or gravelled seating areas
• Planting that covers the ground and holds up without fuss
• Bark or gravel mulch to suppress weeds
• Edging that keeps lawn and borders separate
• Raised beds for easy tending
• Compact lawn areas or artificial grass where mowing is a chore

Where to begin

The quickest improvements usually come from shrinking the lawn, hard surfacing worn areas and replacing hungry bedding with tougher planting. Each change can be done in turn. For a cottage plot this may be as simple as new edging and mulch, while a family garden might justify a patio and a smaller lawn.

We can see the garden at a free site visit, talk through what takes up your time and suggest a plan with a written quote. Small changes made one at a time soon add up.

If time spent outside has become a burden, we can start with the single job you like least and take it from there.