Maintenance and watering
Most plants will need some maintenance. Depending on the weather and the plants selected, this might include:
- regular watering during the summer months
- weeding
- deadheading to ensure the longevity of flowering
- removing dead annual plants
- cutting back plants that encroach over the footpath
- removing litter
- replacing plants that have died
Working with neighbours or a local resident’s association may help to share the responsibility for maintenance.
Herbicides or pesticides should be avoided, in the interest of biodiversity.