1. Zoned irrigation
Separate lawn, hedges and pots. Each zone gets its own water, so you stop drowning some plants while others dry out.
2. Replace the plants that struggle
Swap the ones that always scorch for Mediterranean species. The garden looks better for less work.
3. Mulch with bark or gravel
It holds soil moisture, keeps weeds down and gives beds a clean finish.
4. Edging that separates
Edging between lawn and bed makes for a perfect cut and a garden that looks tidy.
5. Shaped hedges
A well-trimmed hedge changes the look of the whole garden and gives privacy.
6. Bring the lawn back
Scarifying and reseeding bare patches in spring or autumn brings back the green without laying a new lawn.
7. Stepping-stone paths
Stepping stones where people always walk protect the lawn and mark out routes.
8. A little light
A few path lights or a spotlight on a tree and you'll use the garden at night too.
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Frequently asked questions
Which improvement shows most for the least work?
Splitting the irrigation into zones, mulching the beds and adding edging between lawn and plants. They're simple changes and the garden changes a lot.
When is the best time for garden improvements?
In autumn and early spring, when new plants root without the stress of the heat.
