Creating a stylish outdoor space at your home doesn’t have to be a backbreaking and time-consuming endeavor. In this article, we have rounded up a few simple low maintenance landscaping ideas that can revamp your backyard and garden without you working on it every day.

Low Maintenance Backyard Ideas - Revamp Your Space

While your home backyard landscape cannot be zero-maintenance, it is possible to create an inviting yard with minimal upkeep. Here are some ideas you can incorporate into your landscaping:

1. Apply Rubber Mulch on Your Flower Beds 

We all know the importance of mulching. Mulching your backyard flower beds can give your backyard a fresh and better look while also keeping weeds away. However, traditional mulch usually needs to be replaced every year which may be cumbersome to some homeowners. So, if you dislike the mulching task, why don't you switch to rubber mulch which is a better and low-maintenance alternative to the conventional mulching? Besides lasting for many years, rubber mulch is safe for your family and pets and is a recyclable product, making it eco-friendly. To install it, first you need to weed your flower beds, lay a weed barrier, and then distribute the mulch on the beds. Note that rubber mulch provides no nutritional value to the plants. 

2. Try Artificial Grass

So you want a lawn in your backyard but hate the idea of mowing it every few days? If so, why not consider buying and installing artificial grass. This fake grass has been in existence for quite a number of decades and now it's been installed in residential areas. In fact, it may not be easy to differentiate between natural and artificial grass. This grass is easy to maintain since no lawn watering, fertilizing or mowing, watering, will be needed unlike with natural grass. Washing it off with a garden hose once in a while will suffice. This is a great option to have near a fire pit or pool. 

3. Grown Perennial Plants

If seasonal plants aren't to your liking, then you can choose perennials or evergreens which stay green all seasons or even for two or more years. Unlike annuals, perennial plants can bloom several years before they need to be replanted. They grow slowly and require little maintenance, water, and nutrients.

4. Create a Native Plant Garden

Another low maintenance landscaping idea for your backyard is to grow native plants that thrive well in your region. These plants are not only easier to grow and maintain but also they require much less water. Additionally, a native plant garden helps support biodiversity by offering shelter and food to local fauna.

5. Build a Rock Garden

Another thing to cut down the work in your backyard is by replacing the conventional lawn with a ground cover of rocks. This is also known as xeriscaping and will not only reduce the upkeep of the plants but also reduce the need for irrigation. Additionally, a ground cover of rocks adds a beautiful rugged look to your yard as well as acting as a weed suppressor. To make your rock garden successful, use low-maintenance plants such as succulents or sedum. 

In Conclusion

These low maintenance backyard ideas will surely create a backyard that needs little maintenance but still looks stylish and beautiful. You can install a fire pit, artificial grass, and build a rock garden, as both ideas will keep your backyard looking lively with minimal work.