Tired of spending every weekend mowing, weeding, or pruning? A low-maintenance yard doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty — especially here in Maple Valley, where nature already does a lot of the work.
Here’s how to design a stress-free landscape:
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Reduce Lawn Size: Replace unused grass with mulch, gravel, or groundcovers like kinnikinnick or creeping thyme.
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Pick the Right Plants: Stick with tough perennials, evergreen shrubs, and native species that thrive in our cool, wet winters and dry summers.
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Limit Variety: Group plants in repeating patterns to cut down on maintenance and create visual cohesion.
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Use Smart Edging: Steel, stone, or deep trench edging keeps beds tidy and reduces weeding time.
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Add Low-Upkeep Features: Think seating areas, birdbaths, or a fire pit instead of more plant beds.
A well-planned yard can be both eye-catching and easy to care for — giving you more time to enjoy it and less time maintaining it.
