Moms have it hard enough already most of
the time, so any tips or life hacks they can find to make things that little
bit easier are usually very welcome. When it comes to your outdoor space,
whether you’ve got a tiny garden or a huge yard, there is always some sort of
maintenance required. Fortunately, we’ve put together some tips to make your
life much simpler.
Minimize labor intensive
plants
You don’t want to plant a lot of trees and
plants that grow quickly. It is incredible how quickly some plants grow. This
just leads to a lot of pruning and sweeping away dead leaves in the fall.
If you don’t already have demanding and
intensive plants in your garden, definitely don’t go to the effort of adding
some if you want a simple life.
There are plenty of trees and plants you
can grow in containers and pots so that their
growth is contained, and you can still have a beautiful garden. Did you know
that shrubs like euonymus and berberis are slow growing, so they can add some
interest and beauty without needing loads of maintenance?
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Mulch is food for your
soil
Mulch is pretty much magic when it comes to
your garden. It holds onto moisture for longer, so when it rains, or when you
water your plants, the benefits can continue long after the initial rainfall. Mulch is also low maintenance and can be used
in bedding and pots.
Go for a low maintenance
artificial grass
Cutting the grass is not a fun job. Okay,
maybe if you have a ride-on mower, it can be fun when the sun is shining, but
generally, the grass is more effort than it is worth.
You can avoid this maintenance by installing artificial
grass. This grass can have a lot of benefits, and as well
as always looking great, it is usually totally pet-friendly and child-friendly,
too. It’s a great way to ensure that the kids always have somewhere to play or
just that your yard doesn’t get overgrown every few weeks. If you’re not the
kind of mom who has a lot of time to spend mowing the lawn, artificial grass
could well be the answer.
Get your children into gardening
Getting your kids into gardening can be a
fantastic way to share the load when it comes to yard work. It's a good way to teach the kids a little
about nature, science, and how plants work.
Why not try a project like growing some produce? The kids will be more inclined to look after the
garden and to ensure that what they are growing really does produce the fruit
or vegetable it is supposed to. If the kids are happy to manage the garden,
then everybody wins.
Create a "Fun Zone" for kids
A dedicated fun zone for kids can be a
perfect answer to making life easier. If you create a safe but enjoyable area
for the children, it gives them a chance to engage in something while you are
doing a bit of weeding or gardening. Also, it helps to confine any mess to one
specific part of the yard. A fun zone can be just what children need to fall in
love with spending time outside, too.
Don’t be afraid to ask
for help
Sometimes, things can be too much for moms,
and you might need to get some help. If you can afford to, why not pay a
gardener to regularly visit and help you to keep everything in top condition?
Often, a local teenager trying to make a
few extra dollars here and there might be willing to offer you some help with
yard work, too. It is worth asking on Facebook groups, for instance.
Plus, if things are getting out of control
and you just need that extra bit of help, you can always ask friends and family
to get involved and help you to keep the garden in the best possible condition,
or at least look presentable and stay fairly well managed.