Foot Traffic: These plants can withstand light foot traffic, but heavy foot traffic can damage them. Pests and Diseases: Sedum is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, they can be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids. Sedum is a versatile and low-maintenance perennial that adds be...
which resembles a real lamb’s ear. The low-growing perennial is often used as a border plant or ground cover, and it bursts with spikes of pink-purple flowers in the spring. In addition to requiring little maintenance once established, Lamb’s-ear easily handles both drought and poor soil...
Outdoor succulents in Columbus are even more low-maintenance than the norm because the area receives adequate rainfall. That rain will provide succulents in your yard with more than enough water to survive, and you likely won’t have to water these plants. There is one potential hurdle to ove...
(Stachys byzantina)is a classic foliage perennial that makes an elegant border plant for the edge of a garden. Reaching a maximum height of 12″-18″ tall, Lambs Ear plants rarely flower, and are hardy in Zones 4-8. These low-growing perennials are the perfect low-maintenance choice for ...
Life Cycle: Perennial Save this picture! Bromelia. Image © Gringoann, Vía Shutterstock Dracaena Fragans This species does not need constant maintenance. It is considered non-polluting since some NASA studies indicate that it contributes to the elimination of formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from...
Despite its dramatic flourishes, dragon tree is very low maintenance and will do just fine in partial shade. 12. Rex Begonia(Begonia rex-cultorum) Typically used in outdoor spaces, therex begoniacan be perfectly at home in your indoor garden too. ...
You may be familiar with the aromatic mint plant for its ability to repel mosquitoes and make good mojitos. But the easy maintenance this plant requires to boot is as much a blessing as it is a curse: Peppermint plants' invasive roots grow so quickly that they can overtake your garden. ...
Ivies (Hedera spp.) are perennial climbing evergreen plants that are easy to cultivate and demand little input, and their use in vertical green systems is much appreciated but may lead to damage to the constructions in the long term. Among the 14 species of Hedera currently recognized, a ...