Zones: 7-10, with a few newer varieties hardy to USDA zone 6 Exposure: Partial shade to full shade Habit: Upright bushy habit Height/Spread: 6 to 12 feet tall and wide Bloom time: Fall to mid spring, depending on the variety These low-maintenance evergreen shrubs produce large showy blo...
Zones 5-9. Shrub. Find more low-maintenance shrubs. 10. ROSE OF SHARON Blue Chiffon® Hibiscus syriacus True blue is a rare sight in the garden, but you’ll find it in the buds of this enchanting rose of Sharon shrub. They unfurl all along the stems to reveal large, lavender-...
These flowering plants take little effort and are also very drought tolerant, making them the perfect plants. Hens-and-chicks If you are low on grass the Hens-and-chicks flower is right for you Hens-and-chicks: Also called Sempervivum tectorum, this low maintenance plant feature rosette-like...
If larger plants are more your style, you should check out these pink flowering shrubs and purple flowering shrubs to add to your list of plants to buy and add to your garden. They are absolutely gorgeous! 1. Cosmos Get Seeds: Seedsnow The word “cosmos” is Greek, translating di...
Discover 21 of our favorite low-maintenance shrubs, perennials, annuals, and groundcovers By Karen Chapman FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Plants, Design Ideas, Gardening Solutions & More!Plants can be both beautiful and easy care if you understand the factors that create additional work and balance ...
They are the very first shade-loving perennials to bloom in the spring… and they are the first plant I need to cut back in the fall. Other than cutting them back in the fall, they require no other maintenance! If you’re like me and love the LOOK of beautiful flowers without all th...
✓ More visual interest and added color (especially with flowering plants) ✓ Increased habitat for wildlife and pollinators ✓ No more (or reduced) mowing ✓ Less fertilization ✓ Less time (or money) on maintenance ✓ Some cities offer rebates for low-water lawns ...
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Landscape Uses: Borders and Edging: Provides a soft, textural contrast to flowering plants. Rock Gardens: Its drought tolerance and silvery foliage make it a perfect fit for rock gardens. Mixed Planting...
Our 7 tips for low-maintenance landscaping in Wichita: 1. Choose perennials 2. Pick the right grass 3. Stay local with a native garden Native wildflowers: Native shrubs and trees: Native vines: 4. Incorporate hardscaping 5. Mulch 6. Use ground covers ...
Combine with other plants: Pair Juniperus conferta with other plants that have complementary colors and textures, such as perennials, grasses, or flowering shrubs. Consider the overall design: Think about the overall style and theme of your landscape when incorporating Juniperus conferta. Choose cultiv...