Low Maintenance Landscaping Tips for Busy Homeowners

Let’s face it: between work, family, and everyday demands, most homeowners don’t have hours to spend pulling weeds or trimming hedges.

But that doesn’t mean your yard has to suffer.

With smart planning and the right approach, you can enjoy a beautiful outdoor space that’s easy to maintain all year long. At Salas Outdoors, we specialize in creating low maintenance landscapes that fit even the busiest lifestyle.

Here are our top tips for keeping your outdoor spaces stunning—with minimal effort.

1. Choose Native and Drought-Tolerant Plants

When it comes to low maintenance landscaping, plant selection is everything.

Native plants are adapted to your local climate, which means they require less water, fertilizer, and attention. Drought-tolerant plants are another great option, especially during Texas summers.

Top choices include:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Texas Sage
• Yucca
• Black-eyed Susan

✅ Salas Outdoors designs plant palettes that are not only low maintenance, but also beautiful and seasonally dynamic.

2. Use Mulch to Your Advantage

Mulch is a low maintenance landscaper’s best friend.

Why? Because it helps retain soil moisture, reduces weed growth, and adds a clean, finished look to your garden beds.

Benefits of mulch:

• Keeps roots cool and hydrated
• Minimizes the need to weed
• Decomposes slowly, feeding your soil
• Reduces the frequency of watering

✅ We install high-quality mulch that complements your overall landscape design.

3. Incorporate Hardscaping Features

Hardscaping adds structure, function, and style—without the weekly upkeep.

Consider elements like:

• Stone or paver patios
• Gravel walkways
• Retaining walls
• Decorative boulders
• Raised garden beds

These features require little to no maintenance and can reduce the amount of lawn or garden you need to care for.

✅ Salas Outdoors specializes in blending natural and modern hardscapes to enhance outdoor living.

4. Install an Efficient Irrigation System

Hand-watering is time-consuming and inconsistent. Instead, let an automated irrigation system do the work for you.

Benefits of smart irrigation:

• Saves time and water
• Ensures even coverage
• Can be programmed for seasonal needs
• Minimizes plant stress

✅ We offer professional irrigation system installation to keep your yard healthy with zero guesswork.

5. Reduce the Size of Your Lawn

Lawns can be beautiful—but they’re also high maintenance.

Mowing, edging, watering, and fertilizing all take time. Reducing your lawn area means less work and more sustainable landscaping.

Alternatives to traditional lawn:

• Gravel or crushed granite
• Groundcovers like creeping thyme or sedum
• Artificial turf
• Mulched beds with shrubs and perennials

✅ Our team helps you design low-mow landscapes that look amazing and save time.

6. Opt for Evergreen Plants

Evergreens keep their foliage all year round, so they don’t create seasonal mess or require constant attention.

They’re great for:

• Privacy hedges
• Foundation plantings
• Low-maintenance color and texture

Popular options include juniper, boxwood, and holly—all of which thrive with minimal care in Texas.

✅ We design landscapes that look vibrant in every season without constant pruning or replacement.

7. Simplify with Grouped Plantings

Placing similar plants together makes watering and pruning easier.

Grouped plantings also create a more cohesive visual flow, which improves curb appeal while reducing maintenance.

Tips for grouping:

• Match water/sunlight needs
• Choose plants with similar growth rates
• Use color and texture contrasts for visual interest

✅ At Salas Outdoors, we think strategically about plant layout so you don’t have to.

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