Low Maintenance Gardens in Stockton-on-Tees & Teesside

At Green Onion Landscaping, we specialise in designing and installing low maintenance gardens for a wide range of clients across Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington, County Durham, and throughout the North East.

Whether you’re looking to save time, reduce physical effort, or simply enjoy a tidy outdoor space all year round, we can help. In fact, we regularly create low maintenance gardens for:

🌿 Elderly or disabled clients who need a garden that’s accessible and easy to manage
🌿 Busy professionals who want a smart garden without the weekend upkeep
🌿 Rental landlords looking for tidy, tenant-friendly outdoor spaces
🌿 Homeowners who simply don’t enjoy gardening but still want a lovely garden to relax in

Just because a garden is low maintenance doesn’t mean it has to be dull. On the contrary, with thoughtful design, it can still be beautiful, structured, and full of character. Most importantly, it becomes a relaxing for you and your family to enjoy, without the stress of constant maintenance.

No matter the size of your project, Green Onion Landscaping is here to help. Whether you need a full garden transformation, or simply want to simplify one area. We’ll work with you to create a space that suits your needs, lifestyle, and budget.

🌿 Why Choose a Low Maintenance Garden?

Low maintenance gardens provide year-round structure and simplicity, and they don’t need constant upkeep.

🌿 For many people, garden maintenance becomes overwhelming or physically difficult.
🌿 That’s why our expert landscapers are here. They will take the stress away and create a garden space that’s effortless for you to enjoy.
🌿 And then as a result, you get a relaxing garden without the hassle.

🌿 Our Low Maintenance Garden Services

We offer a full design and installation service across Teesside, using features such as:

🌿 Porcelain or sandstone patios
🌿 Composite or timber decking
🌿 Artificial grass (no mud, no mowing)
🌿 Gravel beds, weed membrane and decorative stone
🌿 Evergreen shrubs and low-care planting
🌿 Water features and garden ornaments
🌿 Raised sleeper beds for simple planting
🌿 Accessible pathways and seating zones
🌿 Garden clearance and re-landscaping

Altogether, these elements create a stylish and functional garden for you, that’s easy to live with. We create garden spaces that will look great with little effort, using landscaping materials that are both attractive and durable.

Low maintenance gardens are ideal for anyone looking to enjoy outdoor space without the constant upkeep. To begin with, they reduce the time and energy spent on tasks like weeding, watering, and mowing. In addition, by choosing features like artificial grass and weed-suppressing gravel, you can eliminate some of the most demanding jobs altogether. For example, replacing traditional flower beds with raised sleepers filled with evergreen shrubs. This offers structure without the stress. As a result, you get a garden that looks great all year round with minimal effort. Ultimately, a low maintenance garden gives you more time to relax, entertain, and enjoy your space, not work in it.

🌿 What to Plant in a Low Maintenance Garden

You don’t have to remove all your plants, just keep planting simple, then your garden will look great and not need lots of looking after all year round.

🌿 Evergreen shrubs (like box, lavender, or hebe)
🌿 Low-maintenance native hedging
🌿 A few colourful pots or hanging baskets
🌿 Perennials and bulbs for seasonal colour
🌿 Raised beds for herbs, flowers or veg

💡 For ultra-low maintenance, remove plants completely and use decorative gravel, stones, statues, or a water feature as your focal point

🌿 Avoiding High-Maintenance Features

While real grass lawns are undeniably beautiful, they do require time, effort, and regular care to keep them looking their best throughout the year. Because of this, we often recommend switching to artificial grass. Not only does it stay neat and green in all seasons, but it also eliminates the need for mowing and is completely safe for children and pets.

If you’re looking to reduce maintenance even further, consider the following ideas:

🌿 Firstly, keep plant variety to a minimum in your borders. Where planting is needed, use weed-suppressing membrane to cut down on weeding.
🌿 Secondly, pave larger areas using textured, coloured paving laid in a statement design. This way, you maintain visual interest while keeping upkeep low.
🌿 In many cases, avoiding lawns altogether is a smart choice, especially in shaded or high-traffic gardens.
🌿 Finally, focus on bold, structural features that look good all year round. For example, large garden pots with architectural plants, striking ornaments, or a small water feature can provide a strong visual impact without adding work.
🌿 Or why not purchase some of our beautiful, large, summer or Autumn hanging baskets instead of planting out garden borders. Hanging baskets are much easier to look after than garden borders laden with plants.

🌿 Other Low Maintenance Garden Ideas

In addition to the main design elements, there are plenty of simple ways to make your garden even easier to maintain. To begin with, think about how you move around your outdoor space. For instance, you can install gravel paths (between 4 to 8 feet wide) with a weed membrane underneath, this prevents unwanted growth and improves drainage.

Next, consider breaking up larger gravel areas by adding paving stones or flagstones. Not only does this add texture and colour, but it also creates defined walking zones.

Instead of maintaining a traditional lawn, why not create a peaceful seating area in its place? Likewise, bin or compost corners can be transformed into tidy, gravelled zones with benches or planters.

To keep weeds at bay, always use eco-friendly options like vinegar-based weed sprays or flame weeders.

Finally, if you still have grass to remove, replace it with raised sleeper beds filled with evergreen shrubs and native plants. As a result, your garden will stay neat and inviting all year round.

By making these changes, you’ll enjoy your garden more — and spend much less time looking after it.

🌿 Why Choose Green Onion Landscaping?

We’ve been designing and building low maintenance gardens across Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, and the North Eastfor over 30 years.

🌿 We’re friendly, experienced, and take pride in creating gardens that work for real people. Our garden designs are practical, attractive, and long-lasting.

🌿 Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best low maintenance garden design?
A mix of paving, gravel, low-care plants and artificial grass works best. In many cases, this provides structure and beauty without constant work.

Can you help elderly or disabled clients?
Yes, we create fully accessible gardens with raised beds, seating areas, level paths, and safe surfaces.

Do you install artificial grass?
We do! Take a look here. Our artificial lawns are pet-friendly, great for drainage, and perfect for low maintenance spaces.

How much does a low maintenance garden cost?
Prices depend on size and features, but we’re happy to provide a free quote and advice.