As much as we'd like to, not everyone can spend hours in the garden. If your love for gardening has been thwarted by a lack of time, it can be disappointing when we start to see the effect this has to our garden.

Thankfully, a lack of time doesn't always mean a loss in results! Create a low-maintenance garden using a selection of plants and blooms that need very little attention but provide big results.

Pots and Containers

Pots and containers are a great gardening tool. They can fill a small garden with colour and texture without taking away necessary space, as well as helping you to maintain your garden as a whole.

Pots and containers are perfect for those with north facing garden, as they can be moved into a sunny position. Use pots for seasonal plants and blooms, so that when they're done, they can be easily changed and disposed of.

Perennials

Using perennial plants in a low-maintenance garden will help you achieve a gorgeous display with truly minimal effort.

Unfussy and hardy perennials are great for those who spend very little time in the garden as they are easy to grow, easy to maintain and will reappear year after year! Perfect for those who don't want to put too much thought into each season.

Shrubs

If you're attracted to a uniform design, then shrubs and even grasses are right up your street. They can be left to do their own thing, or they can be straightened up every couple of months to maintain their straight edges and curves.

Need inspiration? Here's some garden theme examples that are easy to grow and maintain.

Cottage Gardens

Also known as wild gardens due to their apparent lack of cohesive design, which is part of their charm! A popular choice for those who love lots of colour and varying heights around their beds.

Minimalist

From one extreme to the other! Minimalist gardens are a perfect low maintenance option that needs very little attention. The space concentrates more on functionality than design, but still looks modern and gorgeous in the spring and summer months.