Picture this - You wake up early, feeling grateful for another day, then open your curtain and take a look outside at your mini garden, located at the front or back of your house. You then walk outside, just to appreciate nature a bit more. This never gets old, does it? If you visualize this but don’t have a garden because you are too busy, will not be able to trim, water, or pay attention to the plants as much as they deserve, or if you are just afraid of the upkeep process, then this is for you. At a very low upkeep and maintenance rate, you can still have plants and herbs in your garden. Here are interesting options for you.
Lavender
This beautiful herb is just what you need to add to your garden to make it colorful and better looking. From its pretty purple color to its health benefits, you may find it the perfect low-maintenance addition to your garden. Once you plant it in well-drained soil, all you will need is for the sun to do its thing while you lay back and relax. This is because it is a drought-resistant herb, meaning it needs minimal watering. Despite being low upkeep, it will bring several other benefits, such as the scent it produces, promoting relaxation, and its attraction, which attracts happy insects like bees and butterflies, improving your aesthetic. If this plant made you excited about low-upkeep plants, wait till you see the next one.
Sage
Yes, you saw that right. You can add this herb that is a staple for your dishes to your garden without having to regularly look after it. This spice and medicinal herb is a beautiful addition to your low-upkeep garden. Despite it not being as visually appalling as our last ad, it has many essential health benefits. So what’s your excuse for not adding it? It can thrive in poor soils and is drought-resistant, meaning you get the benefits while putting little to no work in the upkeep department. Enjoying the list so far, the next plant will get you more excited.
Sedum
If you live in an area with very poor soils and even rocky terrain and you thought it meant you could never have a garden, well, here is a plant that will make you reconsider that thought trail. This plant will offer you an opportunity to have a very colorful garden without the hustle of having to water the plants. It comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, allowing you to have a diverse garden with different textures. It also has health properties, as it is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its use as a poultice for wounds. Fascinating right? Interested in more medicinal low-upkeep plants? The next one will get you excited.
Coneflower
This beautiful species attracts very beautiful butterflies as well, so this may be just the right fit for your garden. This plant may need a little upkeep in the beginning, but once it is established, it becomes drought-tolerant. It has the most striking flowers, which will bring life to your garden, all while giving you little to no need for maintenance. These flowers bloom for a long while, ensuring that you have weeks of beautiful flowers each season. Despite their beauty, I’m sure we dwelled on that a little too much. They have medicinal properties as they help boost the immune system. They also have an impact when it comes to reducing the hectic symptoms that having a cold brings. If you seem hooked on medicinal plants, wait till you see the next all-time favorite.
Aloe Vera
I’m sure you already know and admire this plant. If you take a look at your home product, you won’t be surprised to find some of them containing this beautiful plant’s elements. This green plant is drought-resistant and will thrive in sunny locations as well. This means that you get to enjoy low upkeep obligations. Despite all of this, it also has healing properties for your skin. After skin ailments or burns, this plant provides a soothing natural get that will help you recover evenly and relatively quickly. It is also very helpful in improving digestion if you are having a difficult time with that. Very useful, right? Then consider adding this beautiful and useful plant to your garden.
Lemon Balm
If you’re interested in cooking, then I’m sure you already know this herb. It is known for its lemony scent and has many purposes. Like all the other plants I mentioned before, it is very low maintenance and thrives under several diverse conditions, including harsher ones. In the kitchen, it is used as a natural tea because of its amazing taste and nutritional properties. It is also incorporated in desserts and other salads. If you also enjoy meditating, the aroma of this plant helps you to relax and reduce stress as well. If you're having trouble with pests, I'm sure this next plant will get you excited.
Catmint
This plant, also known as Nepeta, is characterized by its distinct fragrant and purple flowers. Despite being aesthetically pleasing, which I am sure you would enjoy, it is low maintenance. It supports other beautiful bugs as it is pollinator-friendly, and it also attracts butterflies and bees. On top of all this, it is a natural pest repellent. Exciting right? Imagine not having to constantly slap yourself for no reason and having a plant, which is low maintenance; take care of that for you.