The gardening season will soon be in full swing. Here are some labor saving ideas to make this garden season more relaxing.

• Do something every day

If you trim, weed, check for pest and keep up general maintenance every day. You will never be overwhelmed. A daily walk through the garden allows you to get some things done before things get out of hand.

• Choose plants for natural shape.

I like an informal plant growth habit. The reason is simple the more formal shape you impose on the plants. The more you will work to achieve and maintain it.

• Use mulch.

Mulch reduces the required amount of time to weed and water your garden. Mulch helps keep your garden growing by conserving moisture and reduces weeding. So surround your garden plants with mulch.

• Begin with a good soil.

Improve soils with good soil preparation including the addition of organic matter, fertilizer and lime. It is much easier to amend the soil before plants are in the garden.

• Choose Quality Tools

Gardening requires some extra effort at times with a shovel or pruner. Keeping your tools in good condition and choosing quality tools when you purchase them, makes the job easier.

• Choose easier care plants

If the plant you have in a certain area isn't working get rid of it. Choose another that will grow in that setting without extra work. In other words if you have a 3 x 3 space grow a dwarf plant not one that will reach 10 foot trying to keep it in that space.

• Remember gardening is your pleasure.

Don't fret the small stuff a few weeds or some tattered leaves is not the end of a great garden season. Your neighbors don't notice as they drive by. So practice these labor saving tips and your garden will make you smile not groan. Remember gardening should be relaxing and is a great de-stressor.