Time-Saving Gardening Tips
You have a gorgeous garden with maintenance needs that fit your busy schedule, even if you’re busy as a bee. Here are some time saving gardening tips.
Modify your garden design!
We have new low-growing varieties of shrubs that reduce time spent pruning larger varieties. Group plants with similar watering needs. Plant ornamental grasses that add visual interest without demanding much care or water. Plant annuals that will reseed, and perennials that come back reliably year after year. Cactus and succulents also make great low maintenance options for your garden. Check out our California water wise plants and succulents.
Apply mulch!
Mulch lessens the need to water as frequently by reducing evaporation and keeping the soil more evenly moist. The time you spend weeding will be greatly reduced, too, because mulch helps prevent weed growth, and pulling weeds from mulched areas is much easier. Also, mulched areas look more attractive than bare soil.
Water Wisely!
Install an automatic watering system or drip system to save watering time. If you hand water, water early in the day to reduce water loss from evaporation. Water slowly, deeply, and thoroughly to avoid runoff and promote deep roots that need less frequently watering.