19 classy gardens that need almost no maintenance

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Let's make life easy for ourselves, shall we? It's hard enough to decorate and furnish a home beautifully, so the last thing any of us needs is a garden that needs constant attention too.

While we could hire gardeners to take care of our outdoor spaces, that can be a costly endeavour, so we think the key to a great garden is creating one that needs little or no maintenance. It's not laziness, it's practicality.

If we're on the same wavelength, take a look at these amazing low-key spaces and see which would work well for you!

1. Minimal greenery means maximum easy enjoyment!

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2. A country garden can be left to its own devices

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3. Potted trees need a cursory pruning once a year. Easy!

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4. Ground covering plants can be left to do what they do best

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5. Plants in tall planters and wall coverings only need a little clip now and then to keep their shape

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6. Tall hedges need a re-shape once a year and that's a job for the professionals anyway!

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7. Don't overlook artificial green walls, Hang them up and you're done, for life

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8. Bedded perennials need nothing except the occasional water

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9. Plenty of shingle means weeds will barely ever pop up

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10. Slate chips will make sure you never have to weed again!

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11. Courtyard gardens will only ever need a quick pressure wash, as the pots will look after themselves

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12. An occasional prune is all you need here

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13. Water features need little attention and negate the need for lots of needy plants

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14. We could be tempted to replace plants with pretty accessories, but could you?

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15. Easy to manage hedges and a media centre? We're sold! We wouldn't even mind wiping the screen once a week

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16. Skinny borders ensure nothing gets too overgrown

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17. Perfectly landscaped beds mean you won't get overrun without expecting it

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18. A statement lawn will need mowing maybe once every fortnight in summer, and far less in cooler months

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19. Who can't handle a couple of pretty potted fruit trees? Just pluck the fruit and you're done!

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For more amazing outdoors inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: 18 Cheap Yet Stylish Pallet Furniture Ideas For Your Home.

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