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 Broken Panda prepared a selection of effortless plants that’ll make everyone think you have the greenest thumb around.
15. Lamb’s ear
Pros: These are evergreen and grow in drought, even in poor soil. They also have unusual fuzzy foliage and might produce pink or purple flowers in the summer.
Cons: Humid conditions might cause a leaf disease.
When to plant: spring
14. Butterfly weed
Pros: They love sunlight and dry areas, so they don’t need much water. No fertilizer is required.
Cons: They may not bloom during the first few years.
When to plant: early spring
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
12. Agave
Pros: Nearly no water is required, so they’re perfect for dry areas.
Cons: They’re prone to rotting if overwatered.
When to plant: spring or early fall
11. Coreopsis
Pros: These are long-blooming, only require occasional watering during droughts, and don’t need fertilizer.
Cons: Aside from asking for plenty of water once planted, they don’t need much after that.
When to plant: early spring to fall
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
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
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
7. Ajuga
Pros: They thrive in shade and come back every year. They survive only on rainfall and don’t require fertilizer.
Cons: This is technically a weed, so it can be mildly invasive.
When to plant: spring or fall
6. Peonies
Pros: If regularly watered, these can last in one spot for up to 50 years.
Cons: They bloom only for about 7-10 days.
When to plant: fall
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.
4. Lilac
Pros: They’re fragrant, not too picky about soil, and don’t require regular watering.
Cons: Pruning is required.
When to plant: early spring
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
2. Camellia
Pros: These are evergreen and bloom from fall to spring. Some varieties can live up to 100 years.
Cons: They require regular watering when newly-planted, but established plants can get by on very little supplemental water.
When to plant: spring
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
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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