6 Low maintenance plants even YOU cannot kill

Today, as every morning, I went out for a run to let my mind and body feel the magic of outdoor activity and let my deepest thoughts float with every step I made. While I was jogging across the Orito Park, I was looking at all the green trees embellishing the landscape and the flowers blooming to add colour to the beautiful picture that was surrounding me. I kept on thinking:

“How is that such a wide area can be so nice and naturally prosperous without anyone working on it?”

After this, I also started thinking about all the times I tried to have a plant in my house and I failed because I forgot about watering them and how guilty I felt since they died because of my lack of memory and discipline.

 

Coming back home, I realized that maybe instead of trying to fix my schedule in order to have a happy garden I should change my plant’s choice and I should try next time to have an easy-care plant. After some research, this is what I found and would like to try:

 

Coneflower.

Where some plants struggle in poor soil, the coneflower thrives. Also known as echinacea, this purple flower attracts pollinators and grows easily almost anywhere; all it requires is a trim in late summer to rejuvenate its bold blooms. If your region receives normal rainfall, you can forget about watering your coneflower, and will only need to fertilize the plant in rare instances, like when buds remain undeveloped. Otherwise, this is one drought-tolerant plant that you can ignore all season long.

 

Thyme.

This is a favorite of home cooks and lazy landscapers alike. This fragrant—and edible—perennial ground cover needs little more than warm weather and the occasional watering. Its hardiness and drought-resistance recommends it as a lawn alternative, and its tiny white flowers attract butterflies to the yard. If an unseasonable freeze is in the forecast, must remember to cover your thyme with a tarp to protect it until temperatures rise.

 

Succulents.

Most plants need a wet environment to survive, but succulents are able to store water for longer periods of time. This ability makes succulents practical to grow in the dry and warmer conditions typically found in the home. Succulents are perfect plants for beginners.

 

 

Wild lilac.

This lovely plant wows with vibrant lavender, purple, and magenta blooms. For all its showy blossoms, this flowering shrub is surprisingly low maintenance. Plant it in full sunlight, then water it only during the summers or in times of drought, to be rewarded with splashy color and curb appeal.

 

 

Hosta.

These plants can thrive almost anywhere making this groundcover an easy choice for yards with plenty of shade. Just water in the morning to prevent its green, gold, or variegated leaves from burning, and keep it hydrated throughout the day as needed. Once established, watch this lush plant become a regular landscape addition, returning year after year.

 

Sage.

Sage is surprisingly an aromatic herb from the minst family which is appreciated by its edible leaves. This plant does best in full sun, which brings out the flavour of the leaves. Choose free-draining soil or compost – sages can die in waterlogged soils in winter. Add grit to the planting hole if you have heavy soil, and it also does well in pots.

 

If you are like me and have a busy life, but also a desire to have your own garden at home, you might want to consider these plants to start with, or also try this self-watering system you can build by yourself so you don’t have to worry about keeping thirsty your garden anymore.