Originally Posted by David Hare-Scott[_2_]

Brandyball wrote:
Higgs Boson;998362 Wrote:
On Friday, February 7, 2014 1:35:17 PM UTC-8, David Hare-Scott
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Hi I have a corner of my garden that I want to change to low-
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maintenance I would appreciate any ideas that could help me Thank
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There are no instant general answers to such a question.



Where are you and what is your climate? In what way is the present
planting

high maintenance? What is its aspect? Does the wind often blow
strongly,

if so from which direction? What do you want to do with the space?
What

style is the rest of the garden?



Also keep in mind that 'low maintenance' is a relative term. If you
want

something that requires no watering, prunning, weeding or mulching
then


plant concrete.



David-

Or mulch. In my area (So. Calif coastal), water is very expensive,
so the City encourages xeriscaping. It even offers rebates for type
conversion.

Over the years, as I walk around the neighborhood, I see more people
covering the ground with a thick layer of wood mulch -- the larger
pieces -- with just a few well-placed succulents, cacti, and grasses.

This can look quite nice, if properly designed, and requires little
or no
maintenance. Plus, of course, little water.

Poster's objective may not be directly related to water usage, but
succulents and cacti are definitely low maintenance. There are
hundreds, if not thousands of varieties to choose from.

HB

Thanks very much for both replies I'm in Donegal Ireland and it gives
me other options to think about
Brandyball



Ireland is not a place I would want to try out xeriscaping, rather you may
need bog tolerant plants. The enourmous difference is conditions between
California and the Emerald Isle is a good example of the need to design for
the location.

D