	{"id":17074,"date":"2024-09-25T15:11:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T03:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/?p=17074"},"modified":"2026-02-03T14:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:12:57","slug":"low-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/low-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Low-Maintenance Garden Landscaping Ideas for Busy Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fullwidth-margin-0\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column about_author_col\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\t<section class=\"rn_about-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"about-author-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5945cdea235260479e42b1d9e9fa2f26c3e48c6b737387fb156721d23687f9f3?s=72&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5945cdea235260479e42b1d9e9fa2f26c3e48c6b737387fb156721d23687f9f3?s=144&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-72 photo' height='72' width='72' \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"author_posts_link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/author\/adi\" title=\"Posts by Adi Manuaba\" rel=\"author\">Adi Manuaba<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rn_date_post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rn_date_post_create\">25.9.2024<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rn_date_post_modified\"><p class=\"rn_date_post_modified_title\">Updated:<\/p> <p class=\"rn_date_post_modified_date\">3.2.2026<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rn_rading_time_post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-1 boxed-icons has-taglines layout-floated layout-medium-floated layout-small-floated\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-layout:row;--awb-alignment-small:space-between;\" data-title=\"5 Low-Maintenance Garden Landscaping Ideas for Busy Homeowners\" data-description=\"While you might love the idea of spending sunny weekends in a beautiful garden, you probably don\u2019t want to spend all your free time maintaining it. \r\n\r\nWhether it\u2019s work, family, or just a busy schedule, finding the balance between a gorgeous outdoor space and a low-maintenance routine is key.\" data-link=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/low-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners.html\"><h4 class=\"tagline\" style=\"color:#212529;\">Share on:<\/h4><div class=\"fusion-social-networks sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-1 boxed-icons\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuilderscrack.co.nz%2Fblog%2Fproject-advice%2Fadvice-gardening%2Flow-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners.html&amp;t=5%20Low-Maintenance%20Garden%20Landscaping%20Ideas%20for%20Busy%20Homeowners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Facebook\" aria-label=\"Facebook\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-facebook awb-icon-facebook\" style=\"color:#68bc45;background-color:#ffffff;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:0px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/post?text=5%20Low-Maintenance%20Garden%20Landscaping%20Ideas%20for%20Busy%20Homeowners&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuilderscrack.co.nz%2Fblog%2Fproject-advice%2Fadvice-gardening%2Flow-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"X\" aria-label=\"X\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"X\"><i class=\"fusion-social-network-icon fusion-tooltip fusion-twitter awb-icon-twitter\" style=\"color:#68bc45;background-color:#ffffff;border-color:#ffffff;border-radius:0px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column post_first_texts\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 dropcap-text\"><p><strong><span class=\"fusion-dropcap dropcap\" style=\"--awb-color:#212529;\">W<\/span><\/strong><strong>hile you might love the idea of spending sunny weekends in a beautiful garden, you probably don\u2019t want to spend all your free time maintaining it. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s work, family, or just a busy schedule, finding the balance between a gorgeous outdoor space and a low-maintenance routine is key. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news? With the right landscaping ideas, you can create a garden that thrives on minimal care while still looking stunning. Let\u2019s dive into some simple garden landscaping ideas perfect for busy homeowners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" alt=\"low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas\" title=\"low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-17085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas1-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>Less work, more enjoyment<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Why Low-Maintenance Landscaping?<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 underdropcap-text\"><p>When it comes to your home, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of \u2018what\u2019s out of sight, is out of mind\u2019. But it\u2019s never too late to start the year off fresh with a few simple exterior odd jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beauty of low-maintenance landscaping is that it allows you to enjoy your outdoor space without feeling like it\u2019s a part-time job. No one wants to spend every Saturday pulling weeds or dragging out the hose every morning to water plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By incorporating the right landscaping design, you can have a lush, attractive garden that requires less time, energy, and water. Plus, these methods are often more sustainable and environmentally friendly, making your garden not only easy on you, but also kind to nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 underdropcap-text\"><p><strong>Key Benefits of Low-Maintenance Landscaping<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-clock fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-saving: Less weeding, watering, and general upkeep means more time to relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-hand-holding-water fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water efficiency: Drought-resistant plants and smart irrigation systems cut down on water usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-dollar-sign fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost-effective: Fewer resources spent on maintenance, fertilisers, and repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-seedling fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-friendly: Using native plants and ground covers promotes biodiversity and reduces chemical use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"low maintenance garden\" title=\"shutterstock_1009107451\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_1009107451-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>Beautiful gardens that thrive with minimal care<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>1. Choose Plants That Thrive with Minimal Water and Care<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to keep your garden looking fresh without constant attention is by choosing plants that thrive with minimal water and care. Think of hardy perennials like lavender, ornamental grasses, and succulents. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These plants not only look beautiful in both front yard landscaping and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/5-steps-to-transform-your-landscaping-dreams-into-a-backyard-reality.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backyard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spaces, but they also don\u2019t need frequent watering or heavy pruning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By sticking with plants that are native to your region, you can drastically reduce the need for pesticides or special fertilisers. Native plants are naturally adapted to the local environment, making them a perfect fit for landscaping ideas that focus on low maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Tips From an Expert Landscaper on Builderscrack <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lovell Te Whaiti from <a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/tradies\/4esc2p5o\/optic-landscaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optic Landscaping<\/a> shares his advice on low-maintenance gardens as a way to save time and money.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe majority of homeowners who want to have a low-maintenance garden are those who work 65 hours a week, or they&#8217;ve retired, or they&#8217;re not as mobile as they used to be,\u201d Lovell says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For choosing plants, Lovell says to focus on both low-care and aesthetic factors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt depends on the aggregate that the the customer wants, such as different<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-body-color); text-align: var(--awb-content-text-align); background-color: var(--awb-backgroundcolor); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"> kinds of mulch and<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-body-color); text-align: var(--awb-content-text-align); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); background-color: var(--awb-backgroundcolor);\"> the <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-body-color); text-align: var(--awb-content-text-align); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); background-color: var(--awb-backgroundcolor);\">the colour contrast of the garden. I do try and stick to a lot of the grasses, like the testacea, mondo grass and p<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-body-color); text-align: var(--awb-content-text-align); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); background-color: var(--awb-backgroundcolor);\">hormium<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-body-color); text-align: var(--awb-content-text-align); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--body_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); background-color: var(--awb-backgroundcolor);\"> [flax],\u201d Lovell says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important thing Lovell says to consider as part of a low-maintenance garden is the types of trees and surrounding plants that can contribute to falling leaves and residual waste on the ground. This may add extra work when tidying up your garden, especially in the autumn months. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid added maintenance, Lovell says \u201canything low growing is good.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"ground cover\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-18170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ground-cover-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>Effortless beauty \u2013 ground covers that protect your garden and save you time.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>2. Use Ground Covers to Reduce Weeding<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 underdropcap-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeds are the enemy of any low-maintenance garden, and constantly pulling them out is a hassle. Enter ground covers \u2014 plants like creeping thyme or clover that grow low to the ground, cover soil and prevent weeds from taking root. These natural mulches don\u2019t just look great, they\u2019re functional too. Plus, they\u2019re ideal for both front yard landscaping and garden beds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">Pros<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppresses weeds<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some species can be invasive if not managed properly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture retention<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May need trimming or occasional control<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces soil erosion<\/span><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not always suitable for heavy foot traffic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground covers are a fantastic way to cut down on maintenance without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" alt=\"landscaping_ideas\" title=\"shutterstock_189167414\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-17088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-1200x798.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_189167414-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>Smart watering, simplified. Keep your garden hydrated without lifting a finger.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>3. Install a Smart Watering System<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that watering can be a chore, especially during dry spells. Automating your watering schedule is one of the best landscaping ideas for reducing garden upkeep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart irrigation systems, such as drip irrigation or soaker hoses, deliver water directly to your plants\u2019 roots, cutting down on waste and time spent watering. Many systems now connect to apps or timers, making it easy to set and forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1 underdropcap-highlighted highlighted-with-button\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#212529;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;border-width:0px;border-color:#68bc45;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><a class=\"button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button-default-size button-flat fusion-desktop-button fusion-tagline-button continue fusion-desktop-button-margin continue-right\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow:none;-moz-box-shadow:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:  \" href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/post-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Post a job<\/span><\/a><h2>Not sure where to start?<\/h2><div class=\"reading-box-additional fusion-reading-box-additional\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional landscaper can help design and install an efficient irrigation system tailored to your garden&#8217;s needs. Contact a verified tradie on Builderscrack to make sure your garden gets the water it needs with minimal effort from you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\"button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button-default-size button-flat fusion-mobile-button continue-right\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow:none;-moz-box-shadow:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:  \" href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/post-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Post a job<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" title=\"shutterstock_626103812\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-17087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_626103812-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>Seal in moisture, keep out weeds \u2013 mulch your way to a low-maintenance paradise.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>4. Mulch: Your Garden\u2019s Best Friend<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulch does more than just make your garden look neat \u2014 it\u2019s a powerful tool for keeping moisture in the soil and weeds out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic mulches like bark or compost break down over time, enriching the soil and cutting back on the need for fertilisers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a thick layer of mulch around your plants can dramatically reduce your garden\u2019s water needs and help keep your plant beds looking fresh with minimal effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Alternative Mulch Tip<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a low-maintenance landscaping twist, consider using decorative stone or gravel as mulch in your front yard landscaping. It requires no upkeep and adds a modern touch to your garden beds. See more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/mulching-tips-tricks-essential-gardening-ideas.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mulching tips and tricks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 underdropcap-text\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to get your home more organised this spring? <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/spring-edition-your-ultimate-home-maintenance-checklist.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring Edition: Your Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"landscaping_ideas\" title=\"low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-17089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/low_maintenance_landscaping_ideas2-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>Add structure, reduce work \u2013 hardscaping turns your backyard into a carefree retreat.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>5. Hardscaping for a Carefree Garden<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding hardscape elements \u2014 such as pathways, patios, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/retaining-walls-homeowners.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retaining walls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a fire pit, or even a pizza oven in your backyard \u2014 not only enhances the visual appeal of your garden but also reduces the amount of space that requires regular care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a front yard landscaping makeover, consider adding a stone pathway or a small gravel seating area. It\u2019s both practical and beautiful, and best of all, it\u2019s nearly maintenance-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-3 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#f2f2f2;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Top 3 Tips on Finding the Right Landscaper:<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lovell from <a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/tradies\/4esc2p5o\/optic-landscaping\">Optic Landscaping<\/a> shares what to look for when hiring a landscaper. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great communication skills show that they are able to understand your vision and make it an achievable step by step process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good experience, with a good understanding around the local landscape and has a network within the community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With how the economy is going at the moment, budgeting is important. Find a landscaper with the right price to suit your budget. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-before-after-wrapper fusion-image-before-after-horizontal type-before-after hover-type-together before-after-images fusion-image-before-after-wrapper-1\" style=\"--awb-handle-color:#212529;--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-bordersize:0px;--awb-bordercolor:#68bc45;--awb-handle-bg:#ffffff;--awb-accent-color-bg:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);--awb-transition-time:0.5s;\"><div class=\"fusion-image-before-after-element fusion-image-before-after fusion-image-before-after-container fusion-image-before-after-1\" data-offset=\"0.5\" data-orientation=\"horizontal\" data-move-with-handle-only=\"true\" data-click-to-move=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-image-before-after-before\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Landscaping-Garden-Makeover-Before-2-1200px.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-image-before-after-after\" src=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Landscaping-Garden-Makeover-1200px-4227.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><div class=\"fusion-image-before-after-handle fusion-image-before-after-handle-default\"><span class=\"fusion-image-before-after-left-arrow\"><\/span><span class=\"fusion-image-before-after-right-arrow\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26 underimage-italic-text\"><p><em>See <a href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-stories\/stories-outdoor-living\/dream-backyard-makeover-creates-the-perfect-space-for-entertaining.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emily &amp; Will&#8217;s backyard makeover<\/a> \u2014 minimalist style with easy maintenance.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-17 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-32 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-33 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>Key Takeaways For a Low-Maintenance Garden<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;--awb-circlecolor:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-yes-font-size:14.08px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-home fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose hardy, drought-resistant plants that thrive with minimal care.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-home fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground covers are great for weed control and reducing water needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-home fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install a smart irrigation system for efficient, worry-free watering.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-home fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulch regularly to keep moisture in and weeds out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-home fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate hardscaping to reduce the amount of plant care required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-18 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-35 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three post-title-h3\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3><b>To wrap it up<\/b><\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27 underdropcap-text\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a few smart choices, you can create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that looks after itself \u2014 giving you more time to enjoy it rather than work on it. Whether you\u2019re focused on your front yard landscaping or transforming your backyard into a relaxing retreat, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working with a professional can save you time and ensure the job is done right. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-2 boxed-icons sharing-box has-taglines layout-floated layout-medium-floated layout-small-floated\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;--awb-layout:row;--awb-alignment-small:space-between;\" data-title=\"5 Low-Maintenance Garden Landscaping Ideas for Busy Homeowners\" data-description=\"While you might love the idea of spending sunny weekends in a beautiful garden, you probably don\u2019t want to spend all your free time maintaining it. \r\n\r\nWhether it\u2019s work, family, or just a busy schedule, finding the balance between a gorgeous outdoor space and a low-maintenance routine is key.\" data-link=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-gardening\/low-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners.html\"><h4 class=\"tagline\" style=\"color:#212529;\">Share this article<\/h4><div class=\"fusion-social-networks sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper sharingbox-shortcode-icon-wrapper-2 boxed-icons\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuilderscrack.co.nz%2Fblog%2Fproject-advice%2Fadvice-gardening%2Flow-maintenance-garden-landscaping-ideas-for-busy-homeowners.html&amp;t=5%20Low-Maintenance%20Garden%20Landscaping%20Ideas%20for%20Busy%20Homeowners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" title=\"Facebook\" aria-label=\"Facebook\" data-placement=\"top\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-title=\"Facebook\"><i 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fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-20 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1148.16px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-41 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-2 underdropcap-highlighted highlighted-with-button\" 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days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\"button fusion-button button-default fusion-button-default-size button-default-size button-flat fusion-mobile-button continue-right\" style=\"-webkit-box-shadow:none;-moz-box-shadow:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:  \" href=\"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/post-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Post a job<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for landscaping ideas that won&#8217;t take up all your free time? 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