The article emphasizes that all gardens, regardless of them being branded as 'no-maintenance' or 'ultra-low-maintenance', inevitably require some care and attention over time. It critiques current gardening practices such as reliance on plastic nursery liners, hoping for more eco-friendly alternatives. Acknowledging affordable gardening solutions, it highlights nursery plugs as a budget-friendly option. The author also shares their favorite hardscaping materials and suggests thoughtful ways to connect indoor spaces with the outdoors, underscoring the importance of time in gardening.
A garden with native and adaptive plants will be robust and unfussy, but someone will need to give it a helping hand from time to time.
Every time we install a new garden, I become acutely aware of the empty plastic nursery liners that on the way to the landfill.
Nursery plugs! It's a very affordable way to plant a larger area or perennials on a budget.
Stone dust or decomposed granite-a great material when you're on a budget.
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