I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this from a client in Oklahoma City:
“We love our yard, but we just don’t have the time to keep it up.”
Life gets busy. Between work, kids’ sports, and the Oklahoma weather, lawn care can slip down the priority list. The good news? You can still have a beautiful, functional yard without spending every weekend pulling weeds or adjusting sprinklers.
At OAK Outdoors, we can design low maintenance landscaping that works with Oklahoma’s unique climate, soil, and seasons — not against them. Here are some ideas you can use for your own yard.
Oklahoma summers are hot, windy, and dry. That means the less your plants depend on constant watering, the easier they are to maintain.
Some of our favorite drought-tolerant plants OKC homeowners love:
💡 Pro Tip: Group plants with similar watering needs together so your irrigation zones can run more efficiently.
One of the biggest time-wasters in yard care is figuring out when and how much to water. With a smart irrigation system, you can:
This not only saves you time but also cuts down on water waste — a big plus in Oklahoma’s dry months.
Related: Sprinkler and Irrigation Work
The more grass you have, the more you mow, edge, and fertilize. Swapping some lawn space for hardscaping can save hours each month.
Ideas for low-maintenance hardscape areas:
These features also add value and function to your property — especially in neighborhoods like Nichols Hills and Gaillardia, where outdoor living spaces are a selling point.
Mulch does more than make beds look neat. It:
We recommend natural hardwood mulch or stone mulch for a clean, polished look. In hot Oklahoma summers, mulch can mean the difference between thriving plants and constant replacements.
Annual flowers can be beautiful, but they require replanting every year. Perennials, on the other hand, come back season after season with minimal effort.
Low-maintenance perennials for OKC include:
These plants are also great for attracting pollinators and supporting local ecosystems.
Even the easiest landscape will need occasional care — pruning, fertilizing, or cleaning up after a storm. By hiring a lawn maintenance or estate management service, you can keep your yard looking great without taking on the work yourself.
OAK Outdoors offers seasonal services like:
Designing with Oklahoma in mind means you:
Whether you’re in Edmond, Norman, or Deer Creek, the same principles apply — pick plants that thrive here, reduce high-maintenance lawn space, and let smart systems do the work.
