Most aspiring gardeners looking at the low maintenance approach should also restrain themselves from overambitious plans when starting out. In size, scale, and scope, the initial plan should revolve around keeping it simple. Start with a small area as almost a dry run for the first year. \u00a0Plant robust native plants and take the opportunity to learn from observation and others how to make it thrive.<\/p>\n

Another option could lie in a long term plan that foresees easily completed expansions over several years, rather than full implementation all at once.<\/p>\n