Most of us are lazy gardeners, people who have busy lives but still like the idea of the smell of just mown grass, cool earth, fragrant flowers, the joy of a bloom, and the taste of fresh picked produce.

They also want the most from their gardens with the least effort.

The secret to leisurely gardening is good organization

If you tend a garden for the sheer joy of it, you don't want to be a slave to it. Gardeners who are successfully lazy are those who have planned effectively. They have organized the layout of the garden, the choice of plants, and a schedule of maintenance on a regular basis.Five minutes now, will save an hour of grief in the future.

Paradise is a garden, so when you create a garden make sure it is, for you, more paradise than punishment.

Ask yourself the following question;

• How much time do I want to spend working the land?
• Do flowers justify their maintenance?
• How large a garden can I keep under control?
• Do I have the courage to change the garden?
• Have my needs changed over the years?

When you answer these questions honestly, you will have a better idea of just what kind of garden you want or can maintain.

There is nothing pretty about a garden that started out looking lovely, only to end up a pile of weeds.

Gardening to me is a passion that I give into constantly, but not everyone feels the same.

The garden can be a source of food and flowers , and of course, a sanctuary, a nature preserve, and a place for the family to be together.

The passionate gardener.