Low Maintenance Flowers For The Busy Homeowners’ Garden
Are you a busy homeowner who thinks that you can’t have a garden? Think again! There are so many beautiful flowers and foliage available on the market that are perfect for low maintenance curb appeal. Here’s our list of top plants to round out your landscape, but be sure to visit your local garden centre for even more options.
Hostas
If your yard and garden are mostly shaded then this is the ideal low maintenance greenery for you. Hostas thrive in the shade and damp areas, and the come in a variety of colours. However, they have been known to survive in the sun as well. While they are not the most drought tolerant plants on the list, they don’t survive well being over watered. What’s the best thing about hostas you ask? They are perennials and come back each year. Plus, as they grow bigger, you can split them and replant in other areas of your garden. It will save you added trips to the garden centre!
Ornamental Grasses
Grasses are a perfect low maintenance staple for your garden. Like hostas, ornamental grasses come in a plethora of shades and colours. Some even develop, feathery, flower-like ends on them as they grow through the season. They can thrive in both sun and partial shade and are great additions to both planters and garden beds. As an added bonus, they are fairly drought tolerant and usually can be revived with some TLC should they be left too long.
Butterfly Bushes
Butterflies will go crazy for these bushes and they pack a punch with their beautiful blooms! They flower in beautiful shades of pink, white or purple and are hardy shrubs who love a sunny spot. Sometimes, they get a bad rap for being an invasive species. However, just check with the expert at your local garden centre to ensure that you are bringing a sterile species home. This means that it won’t spread and take over your garden.
Coneflowers
These beauties are bound to add a splash of colour to any garden. Your show-stopping curb appeal will have your neighbours fooled. These flowers are drought tolerant plants who are low maintenance and easy to care for. Plus, they are gorgeous and come in so many shades!
Creeping Sedum
This low maintenance ground cover is a member of the succulent family and is a great addition to your garden. After planting, they will continue to grow and take over any area you allow them to. They are great to fill out the low lying areas of your garden. What’s even better? They are hardy plants that can survive almost anything that nature has to throw at them, including road salt, and still come back year after year.
Beautiful gardens and landscaping don’t have to be high maintenance. Another great way to keep your gardens easy to care for is to put down landscaping fabric before you plant. This will make it hard for weeds to grow. You can also top your garden with mulch for a polished look that will double as an insulator and help to keep moisture in your garden.