Best Low-Maintenance Plants for Busy Gardeners

[Juliana]

Hey everyone!
Life has been hectic lately, but I still want to keep my garden thriving without spending hours on maintenance. Do you have any favorite low-maintenance plants that look great but don’t require constant attention?
I’m thinking about drought-tolerant plants like lavender or succulents, but I’d love to hear your recommendations! Bonus points if they attract pollinators.
What are your go-to easy-care plants?

 

[Meadowlark]

Kind of difficult for a Texan to recommend a "best" for UK garden...but I'll offer some thoughts anyway.

Some low maintenance plants here that seem like good candidates for UK also:

1) Azaleas. They come in all sizes and colors, are beautiful in spring, and very low maintenance here.

2) Day lilies: Very low maintenance, colorful, and long lasting. I have some from my Grandmother's homestead that date back a century...never a problem.

3) Gardenias: Enjoyable plants that provide a lot of aroma to your property

4) Hydrangeas: Come in several different varieties. We have an Oak leaf hydrangea that has provided great color for many years without any maintenance.

5) Clematis: rapid grower with tendency to climb and cover structures. Very low maintenance.

These suggestions are ones we grow that are very low maintenance. Check 'em out for your area.