One of the first steps in selecting low-maintenance plants is defining what gardening chores you wish to avoid. Some gardeners don't mind deadheading, and others may not mind digging and dividing crowded perennials. Karen Chapman walks you through not only the thought process that goes along wit...
Keeping a garden can seem like an intimidating task. It’s daunting especially for someone who is a beginner! We’ve rounded up eight of the best low maintenance plants that can handle tough love. So even if you don’t have a green thumb, they’ll still survive and thrive!
Select Tough Garden Plants Trout's favorites on hiscottage garden plantslist include spring-flowering bulbs,purple coneflower,wild indigo, 'Stella d'Oro' or 'Happy Returns'daylily, New Englandaster, andRussian sage. And roses always lend a romantic touch, but avoid high-maintenance varieties. Ins...
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By including more low-maintenance plants in your landscape, you can reduce the amount of time you spend on yard upkeep.Many deciduous or evergreen shrubs are virtually carefree once established, providing long-lasting structure, color, and texture in the landscape. These bushes can be used in ...
Fortunately, with a little planning, there are various ways that you can create a fun, beautiful, yet low maintenance garden that you and your family can enjoy. Limit the number of plants One of the easiest ways to have a low maintenance garden is to limit the number of plants you ...
In containers, it can be combined with various plants to create a vibrant and textured display. Acorus is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that offers a unique touch to any garden. It thrives in a variety of conditions, from moist soil to standing water, and requires minimal care once...
and wood chips. You’ll gain multiple benefits with this one task. Spread a one- to two-inch layer of mulch over the soil surface. Pull it away from tree trunks, shrub stems and off the crowns of flowering plants and vegetables. The finer the mulch material, the thinner the layer of ...
Daylilies are often referred to as the “perfect perennial,” and I think this label is quite accurate. They are low-maintenance plants that are available in a wide range of colours, require little attention, thrive in a wide variety of conditions and look great even when not flowering. The...
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