Top 17 Low-Maintenance Projects

1. 1. Low-Maintenance Groundcovers

   Many people find that caring for a large lawn takes too much time and effort. By shrinking the lawn, you can also reduce...

2. 2. Slate Tiles (01:01)

   

   Amy Matthews discusses the advantages of using slate tile in the bathroom.

3. 3. Choosing Countertops: Manufactured Quartz

   DIY Network shows how low-maintenance and lovely quartz countertops suit a variety of design styles.

4. 4. The Fragrant, Romantic Meadow

   DIY experts discuss the tough, low-maintenance grass relatives that can form the foundation for a fragrant meadow.

5. 5. Eco-Landscaping

   DIY experts turn a pine-straw-covered front yard into an environmentally-friendly landscape.

6. 6. Forgiving Houseplants

   If you fall into the category of people who don't have a lot of time to devote to plant care, use this list of nearly fo...

7. 7. Composite Decking (01:14)

   

   Paul Ryan discusses the use of composite deck boards.

8. 8. Plants for a Low-Maintenance Landscape

   DIY Network offers 15 low-maintenance plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

9. 9. Gardens Under Glass (02:45)

   

   You might know them as terrariums, but we like to call them Gardens Under Glass. These gardens are beautiful, low mainte...

10. 10. How to Install a Water Bubbler

    

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    Spruce up a backyard with this low-maintenance water feature.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. Meadows and Lawn Alternatives (04:29)

    

    Put away your lawn mower and design a meadow lawn, a low maintenance and beautiful alternative to traditional lawns. Req...

12. 12. How To Landscape Around a Back Deck

    

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    Round out a back deck with some low-maintenance gardening.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. Bamboo I-Beams (01:44)

    

    Bamboo I-beams are extraordinarily strong and uniquely sustainable because bamboo grows as much as two feet a day, reple...

14. 14. Dwarf Shrubs and More

    DIY Network experts offer 17 plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

15. 15. Solid Surface Countertops

    DIY Network shares information about solid surface countertops that offer a seamless look with low-maintenance style.