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15 Garden Plants That Require Little Effort but Give High Reward
Apart from making your front lawns and backyards look great, gardening also reduces stress, strengthens your heart, and turns you into a happier person. While it all sounds amazing, many of us simply don’t have time or energy to maintain the upkeep a good-looking garden requires. Luckily, there are many gorgeous plants that require little to no effort that even people with no gardening experience can handle.
We at Bright Side prepared a selection of effortless plants that’ll make everyone think you have the greenest thumb around.
1. Viburnum
Pros: They’re drought tolerant, but after a prolonged dry period, they’ll require some water. Some varieties of viburnum are evergreen.
Cons: They might require some pruning if you want a specific shape.
When to plant: In the spring or fall
2. Camellia
3. Hosta
Pros: Requires no special care in winter, as they easily adjust to low temperatures and go dormant. Available in a large variety of colors.
Cons: They attract deer and slugs.
When to plant: early spring or early fall
4. Lilac
5. Coleus
Pros: These are fast-growing and they prefer partial shade, but some varieties tolerate sun well. As long as their soil is moist, they’ll stay happy.
Cons: They’re susceptible to low temperatures but can be easily moved to a pot and live indoors.
When to plant: Plant indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost, then make sure the soil is at least 60ºF before moving it outdoors.
6. Peonies
7. Ajuga
8. Euphorbia
Pros: They’re long-blooming, drought-tolerant, and deer resistant.
Cons: Some varieties are short-lived.
When to plant: early fall or spring
9. Lantana
Pros: They bloom year-round in areas without frost and are evergreen, drought-tolerant, and mature plants require little to no fertilizer.
Cons: They require sun for 6-8 hours a day.
When to plant: mid- to late spring
10. Persian shield
Pros: They thrive in any climate or weather and are highly durable. They’re also very appealing with their colorful leaves.
Cons: They require fertilizer every 2 weeks in summer and none in winter. Also, they should be moved indoors during winter as they might not survive the cold.
When to plant: year-round and in a pot first
11. Coreopsis
12. Agave
13. Catmint
Pros: They’re heat and drought resistant, have a minty aroma, and some varieties are long-blooming.
Cons: They’re often bothered by thrips.
When to plant: anytime from spring to early fall
14. Butterfly weed
15. Lamb’s ear
Which plant would you add to your garden? What plants do you already have? What’s your least favorite thing about maintaining a good-looking garden?
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