Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Busy Families

Between work, school, and family activities, maintaining a picture-perfect yard can feel impossible. That’s why more homeowners are choosing landscaping designs that are both beautiful and easy to manage. If you live in the DMV–West Virginia region, here are some practical ways to cut down on yard work without cutting out style.

Incorporate Hardscaping

Patios, stone walkways, and retaining walls not only look great but also reduce the amount of lawn you need to mow. Hardscaping also adds value to your home by creating functional outdoor living areas.

Plant Perennials Instead of Annuals

Perennials like coneflowers, daylilies, and hostas return year after year, saving you the time and expense of replanting. They are also resilient to our region’s variable weather.

Use Ground Covers

Replace high-maintenance grass in certain areas with ground covers like creeping thyme or clover. These plants stay green, reduce mowing, and are great for erosion control on slopes.

Install Drip Irrigation

Instead of spending hours hand watering plants, install a drip irrigation system. It delivers water directly to roots, saving time and reducing waste, especially during dry summer months.

The Bottom-Line A low maintenance yard does not have to mean a plain yard. With thoughtful planning, you can have a space that is both easy to care for and enjoyable year-round.

Want a stress-free landscape that works for your lifestyle? JMH Landscaping designs and installs outdoor spaces that give you more time to enjoy your yard, not maintain it.