Can we achieve a special garden with hardly any maintenance? The truth is that there are several options that can help us do this. From growing  to adding pieces of art or elements based on sustainability. For example, one of the things we can do is cover the garden or patio with planters and pots. The objective of the first proposal is that the plants do most of the work by themselves, that they do not need pampering, defend themselves from pests and diseases and do not require frequent pruning. This can only be done by hardy, but non-invasive, species that are highly adapted to the site. Choose between  and that withstand the heat better.

On the other hand, we can choose to have a grass meadow with seasonal shrubs and flowers. It will be a very tender and delicate garden image, which will only occasionally ask for a review, with herbaceous flowering plants. Of spontaneous multiplication, annual and perennial, they will surprise you every spring with a new composition and whose laws only they know. However, there are other equally simple ways to conceive an outstanding garden that you should also know, such as vertical gardens.

You can also include with both artistic and scenic lines, which helps accentuate the expressiveness of the garden. The inclusion of artistic works, such as sculptures or paintings, or exclusive pieces designed to measure, such as pergolas, fountains constitute true pieces of art in themselves, reflect their perfect combination. In addition, landscaping and art constantly feed off each other, serving each other as a source of inspiration. The best? That this type of pieces of art or furniture do not need the maintenance that plants do.

There are also complementary actions that can enhance the sustainable characteristics of our garden, such as measuring the carbon footprint of each project. This allows the design of a garden capable of counteracting the emission of gases, thanks to the choice of certain species with greater foliage that absorb more CO2, or the reduction of the grass surface to reduce water consumption. Do you already know what technique to choose to have a garden without equal and that does not demand much? We leave you with the 22 best ideas so you do not have to worry (almost) about your garden.

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MEDITERRANEAN ORCHARD

On the aromatic species falls the mottled shadow of the olive tree. An image that evokes the native forest and is very easy to make and maintain.

STONE FURNITURE

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They are the perfect choice for a wild garden since they are almost not affected by the passage of time and the plants do not deteriorate them too much.

WILD AIR

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The natural shapes of the bushes of the road and the climbers on the pergola recreate a place where entering awakens a pinch of emotion and romantic adventure, surprise and curiosity.

GARDEN WITH ART

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“If you have a garden next to your library, you won’t lack anything.” This phrase of the philosopher Cicero reflects the perfect convergence between art and gardens. The purpose of any self-respecting exclusive garden should be to bring together art and nature to create beauty. Landscaping, which is considered as the art that plans, designs and preserves gardens, is capable of transforming a natural space as if it were a blank canvas. Garden designed by Fernando Pozuelo.

PHILOSOPHICAL GARDEN

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Philosophy: As reflected in the book Jardinosofía by the philosopher Santiago Beruete, gardens are not only a material construction, but also an intellectual creation. A large number of philosophers and intellectuals have found inspiration and refuge in these spaces, representing a privileged context for the practice of philosophy, encouraging the transmission of thoughts and knowledge. Garden designed by Fernando Pozuelo.

MAXIMUM SIMPLICITY

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There are very few elements that surround this paved space: trees, shrubs making hedges, climbers on the walls and some pots, all extremely easy to maintain and very functional.

FLOWERY COURTYARD

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The paved floor makes the work much easier. In compensation for its hardness, plant small shade trees and climbers of abundant flowering and you will haveGARDEN WITH PERSONALITY

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If we want a garden to become an exclusive space that becomes part of the family legacy, we must give it its own personality that reflects the essence of its owner and reflects their tastes and needs in that natural environment. “A garden is a vital, moral and social work, where art, philosophy and sustainability come together meticulously, to offer its owner a faithful reflection of his personality, in which he can feel reflected and that emanates with his essence,” says Fernando Pozuelo. Garden designed by Fernando Pozuelo.

BUCOLIC MEADOW

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A picture achieved in a few years with annual and perennial plants that are replanted and spread alone -or with the help of insects-: violets, erected, carnations, fescue, spider, bulbs …

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SUSTAINABLE GARDEN

When designing a garden, it is important to do so in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Landscapers advocate the use of a series of techniques that allow a more efficient use of scarce resources, such as soil or water, as well as applying the wisdom that nature itself has. Garden designed by Fernando Pozuelo.

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FUSION WITH ARCHITECTURE

Making your garden and its plants adapt to the shapes of the house or the architectural elements is a perfect way to last longer and with better conditions.

WITH ART

Garden with artMatteo Carrasale

Merging art and gardening is a perfect resource so that your garden never goes out of style. This was achieved

WALLS WITHOUT PLANTS

House in El Viso with garden, pool and terracesMontse Garriga

You don’t always have to fill the walls with plants. Simply sometimes they are only added to give privacy. This is what was done in  In addition, they are easier to maintain and clean walls.

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WITH STONES

This garden has good lighting and also well located plants. In addition, they are surrounded by stones which makes their maintenance easier and also decorate.

WITH WELL-SELECTED PLANTS

House in Ibiza with poolPablo Sarabia

Another easy to maintain garden is this one. It has hardy plants such as lavender in the ground and well located an ash and several palm trees.

ALWAYS WITH BOXWOOD

Duplex penthouse in Madrid terrace with outdoor dining areaPablo Sarabia

Boxwood is a plant that hardly requires maintenance and can be grown both in soil and in pots. In addition, you can give multiple shapes that help decorate the garden although the most common is round.

WITH OLIVE TREES

London ApartmentJames Balston

Olive trees are plants that give a lot of play, both indoors and outdoors. When we have a garden that we do not want to maintain too much, these types of trees are the best option.

WITH A SPECIFIC CORNER FOR PLANTS

London ApartmentJames Balston

When we delimit the garden area it is easier to maintain it. That is what they did in this garden floor where they wanted a simple green space that did not take up too much time.