Other low maintenance shrubs include viburnum, spirea, and barberry. These shrubs are also resistant to pests and diseases, making them an even better option for those who want a hassle-free landscape. Add Hardscaping Do you hate mowing? Then why not turn part of your yard into a patio?
If anything in a home landscape should be low-maintenance, it's theshrubsand trees. From a planting perspective, shrubs and bushes also are long-term commitments; it can be a big mistake to choose something that needs a lot of attention each year. All of these reasons send most home land...
The dwarf mugo pine is one of the best low-maintenance evergreen varieties you can place in the front of the house or in garden beds. They create nice sight lines for your garden landscape. 19. Firethorn Shrub This unique and striking landscaping shrub is known for its thorns and small...
These deciduous trees require relatively low maintenance and add visual interest to your landscape due to their unique bark. In addition to providing privacy, the river birch tree has semi-arching branches and medium-to-dark green leaves, which are 1 to 3 inches long, oval-shaped with serrated...
Native shrubs and trees: Fringe tree Gray dogwood Ozark witch hazel Sourgum Spicebush Maidenhair tree Native vines: Trumpet creeper Virginia clematis Riverbank grape American wisteria Pixabay| Pexels 4. Incorporate hardscaping What’s better than a low-maintenance plant? A landscape feature that require...
11. LANDSCAPE ROSE Oso Easy Double Red® Rosa When you think of low maintenance plants, traditional roses may not not come to mind. But our shrub roses are different! There's so much to love about Oso Easy Double Red®, beginning with its lush, deep red color. Next, the blooms ...
For a low-maintenance landscape there are several trees and shrubs to avoid. Although beautiful and even spectacular, these species simply require too much care to be termed low-maintenance. Gardeners with limited time or desire to care for the landscape should likely avoid these: Norway maple (...
Maintenance: While it's generally low-maintenance, occasional division may be necessary to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding. Landscape applications: Lilyturf is a popular choice for erosion control on slopes, edging, rock gardens, containers, woodland settings, and as a ground cover. Its drou...
In landscaping, trees are chosen for a specific reason. Whether you want a tree to stand alone, create a privacy border, provide food, or dramatize an entrance, there are many varieties to choose from. In addition to being the perfect fit for your landscape, being moderately sized, and bei...
Maintenance: Low Light: Full sun to Partial Shade Soil: Organically rich, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Avoid wet or dry conditions. Propagation: Division, Root Cutting Ideal for naturalizing, perennial borders, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, and rock gardens. Creates a stunning im...