If you want a lush, green garden packed with flowers you might think you need to dedicate hours to maintenance. However, there are a lot of plants which don’t need much care from you. These seven plants are low maintenance and according to Chris Bonnett, the founder of gardeningexpress.co.uk, some even “thrive on neglect”.
He said: ”Many of them prefer dry conditions and don’t need constant watering or feeding to look their best. Choosing hardy plants is a great way to enjoy a colourful and vibrant garden without the pressure of keeping up with lots of maintenance. It’s also a more sustainable option, as it can help reduce water usage during warmer weather.”
Lavender
This is an English classic. With its stunning purple flowers and lush scent, it makes a fabulous garden border or statement shrub. This plant loves full sun and is highly drought-tolerant. If you sometimes forget to water the garden, this is the perfect plant for you.
Cosmos
These easy-to-grow annuals bloom in delicate daisy-like flowers all throughout the summer. They love poor quality soil and require very little care – they will often flower more when left alone.
Marigolds
Hardy and sun loving, these bright red and orange flowers love heat and dry conditions. They also don’t need to be deadheaded to continue to flower. As well as being low maintenance, marigolds are also famous for working great as a companion plant for their natural pest repelling properties.
Ferns
When planted in shaded areas, ferns require very little maintenance once established. They love damp, sheltered spots that other plants struggle in and will thrive with very little intervention.
Thyme
This tough, drought resistant herb grows well in poor soil and sunny conditions. It works great in containers, borders or rock gardens.
Rosemary
Similar to thyme, rosemary loves dry soil and full sun. It’s highly resilient, needs very little care once established and can even tolerate periods of drought.
Petunias
These brightly coloured blooms are surprisingly hardy and cope well with heat and the occasional forgotten watering.
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