{"id":19190,"date":"2022-02-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=19190"},"modified":"2023-03-23T01:50:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T14:50:47","slug":"low-maintenance-plants-for-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/low-maintenance-plants-for-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Maintenance Plants for Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Low-Maintenance-Plants-for-Your-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Low Maintenance Plants for Your Garden\" class=\"wp-image-19274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Low-Maintenance-Plants-for-Your-Garden.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Low-Maintenance-Plants-for-Your-Garden-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Low-Maintenance-Plants-for-Your-Garden-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Low-Maintenance-Plants-for-Your-Garden-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Alex Manders \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While a well-maintained garden can fully change the overall appearance of a property, not everyone can devote time and energy to constant watering, weeding and deadheading. Whether you are travelling a lot, you don\u2019t have the time or you are simply not confident enough in your gardening skills, rest assured that you can still have a neat and lovely-looking garden because there is a plant for every person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although all plant varieties require attention to a certain extent, there are plenty of low-maintenance plants that prove to be very easy to care for. Of course, you will need to take in mind a few factors, such as climate, soil and garden size, but if you choose to plant flora native to Australia or resistant to high heat and drought, you can easily save time and fuss in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are having trouble keeping your plants thriving;<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Need help choosing the right low-maintenance plants for your garden;<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are wondering how to save time from constant watering and weeding;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Then, read on! From hedges to groundcovers, there are plenty of options to choose from &#8211; all of which we have covered in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Hedges\">Hedges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Climbing_plants\">Climbing plants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flowering_plants\">Flowering plants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Groundcovers\">Groundcovers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Hedges\">Hedges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hedges serve as great windbreakers, backyard boundaries and privacy walls. However, if you are limited in space or short on time, you cannot just choose any shrub variety. Choosing the right low-maintenance plant for your garden means you get the outdoor space you wished for without having to worry about it in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common myth is that evergreen hedges can pretty much be left on their own device, although that is partially true. While deciduous trees and shrubs shed their foliage and blossoms every year and create extra work for the gardeners, evergreens look fresh and neat all year long without requiring much attention. Moreover, evergreens are known for their hardiness, meaning it will be harder to kill them even if you fail to look after them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are really looking to keep your gardening routine hassle-free, we recommend considering a slower-growing hedge variety. Although it might be tempting to choose a fast-growing plant, hedges that grow slowly require less work in the long term. Once established, they will need only minimal attention. Their maintenance will consist mainly of watering through the first few months, while the roots establish and later on, some pruning and trimming from time to time to maintain them neat and up to size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of low-maintenance hedges suitable for your gardens are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Euonymus japonicus<\/strong> (unpretentious and traditional hedge variety)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Photinia<\/strong> (popular option among Australian gardeners for its pretty foliage)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Sasanqua camellia<\/strong> (variety, which can add some colour to your garden)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>English holly<\/strong> (thrives well in the cooler areas of Australia)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Burkwood Osmanthus<\/strong> (small shrub, ideal for growing in a pot)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19278\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Japanese-spindle-Euonymus-japonicus.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese spindle (Euonymus japonicus)\" class=\"wp-image-19278\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Japanese spindle (Euonymus japonicus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19279\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Photinia.jpg\" alt=\"Photinia\" class=\"wp-image-19279\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Photinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19277\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/English-Holly-Ilex-aquifolium.jpg\" alt=\"English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)\" class=\"wp-image-19277\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19280\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sasanqua-camellia-Camellia-sasanqua.jpg\" alt=\"Sasanqua camellia (Camellia sasanqua)\" class=\"wp-image-19280\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Sasanqua camellia (Camellia sasanqua)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19282\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sweet-osmanthus-Osmanthus-fragrans.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans)\" class=\"wp-image-19282\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Sweet osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19281\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Spotted-laurel-Aucuba-japonica.jpg\" alt=\"Spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica)\" class=\"wp-image-19281\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/complete-guide-to-watering-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Complete Guide to Watering Plants\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/how-to-water-plants-featured-image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Complete Guide to Watering Plants - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"The Complete Guide to Watering Plants &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">All Articles<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/complete-guide-to-watering-plants\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Complete Guide to Watering Plants\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Complete Guide to Watering Plants\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Climbing_plants\">Climbing plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing plants, also known simply as climbers, are popular for their ability to turn gardens and otherwise unsightly structures into beautiful, fairy-like spaces. That is why many people think that those types of plants are very hard to grow and require lots of care. However, the good news here is that several low-maintenance crawling plants exist and can just as well achieve that dream magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing plants are extremely diverse and you will see that there is a climber to suit just about any garden or backyard. The four main types of crawling plants are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Twiners<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Tendrils<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Scramblers<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Sticky feet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Low-maintenance climbers are natural growers and to keep them healthy and eye-pleasing, all you will need to do is prune away dead or damaged twines or occasionally direct or cut back the plant if it becomes unruly and wanders off its path. Although there are crawling plants that can grow on just about anything, to stay on the safe side and save yourself some trouble, we recommend giving your crawler a sturdy structure like a pergola, fence or arbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples of low-maintenance climbing plants that thrive well in the Australian climate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Boston ivy<\/strong><\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Passionfruit<\/strong><\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Morning glory<\/strong><\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Honeysuckle<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/prepare-soil-for-planting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Prepare Soil for Planting Flowers, Vegetables &#038; More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-prepare-soil-for-planting-flowers-vegetables-more-featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Gardener preparing his soil for flower planting.\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"how-to-prepare-soil-for-planting-flowers-vegetables-more-featured\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Gardening Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/prepare-soil-for-planting\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Prepare Soil for Planting Flowers, Vegetables &#038; More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Prepare Soil for Planting Flowers, Vegetables &#038; More\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19283\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Japanese-honeysuckle-Lonicera-japonica.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)\" class=\"wp-image-19283\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19284\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lady-Banks-rose-Rosa-banksiae.jpg\" alt=\"Lady Banks' rose (Rosa banksiae)\" class=\"wp-image-19284\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Lady Banks&#8217; rose (Rosa banksiae)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19285\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Morning-glory-Ipomoea-indica.jpg\" alt=\"Morning glory (Ipomoea indica)\" class=\"wp-image-19285\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Morning glory (Ipomoea indica)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19286\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Passionfruit-Passiflora-edulis.jpg\" alt=\"Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis)\" class=\"wp-image-19286\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19287\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Star-jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides.jpg\" alt=\"Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)\" class=\"wp-image-19287\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19288\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Boston-ivy-Parthenocissus-tricuspidata.jpg\" alt=\"Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)\" class=\"wp-image-19288\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Flowering_plants\">Flowering plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, we associate flower gardens with time-consuming gardening routines, lots of watering and confusing sun exposure requirements. In reality, whether you have to spend much time in the garden or not comes down to what flowers you planted in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low-maintenance flowering plants are considered those that are easily adaptable, high-heat and drought-tolerant, and require minimal deadheading (removing faded or dead blooms of a flower). They can be annual plants and live for only one season, then die off, as well as perennial, which flower every year. Some examples of such low-maintenance flowers are <strong>Begonia<\/strong>, <strong>Cosmos<\/strong>, <strong>Zinnias<\/strong> and <strong>Moss Rose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, when the time comes to choose the flowers for your low-maintenance garden, keep in mind to select flowers that are NOT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--minus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Vigorous spreaders<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Too picky about sun exposure and soil<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-minus\"><\/span>Prone to pests and disease<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that flowers require more attention than other plants, some tricks exist that help garden owners minimise the upkeep of their gardens and save them time. Here are some of our tips on how to keep your garden low in maintenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--plus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Keep it small<\/strong> &#8211; If you want to limit your gardening chores, it is always best to keep your garden small in size.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-mulch-guide\/\">Use mulch<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Mulching is not rocket science and it can be an important <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/garden-maintenance-cost-in-australia\/\">garden maintenance<\/a> task that gardeners don\u2019t ignore. After planting and watering, apply a 5-7 cm layer of mulch to help your plants retain water better. As an alternative, you can use shredded leaves or untreated grass clippings.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Choose just a few flowering plants<\/strong> &#8211; Choose a maximum of 3 to 4 different types of flowers and plant 3 of each kind. The less flowering variety you have, the less hassle will be to meet all their requirements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<strong>Remember!<\/strong> Low maintenance does not mean no maintenance. 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section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19289\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Anemone-Anemone-tomentosa.jpg\" alt=\"Anemone (Anemone tomentosa)\" class=\"wp-image-19289\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Anemone (Anemone tomentosa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19290\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bedding-begonias-Begonia-semperflorens.jpg\" alt=\"Bedding begonias (Begonia semperflorens)\" 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gardener knows that exposed ground is just asking for trouble. Uncovered soil works as a magnet for weeds, can easily erode in windy conditions and also dries out quickly. That is why, if you want a healthy and thriving garden, you should consider planting a groundcover in areas, as this will minimise the need to maintain that particular patch of your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of low-maintenance groundcovers that work just as fine as lawns and can be even seen as a more colourful and less time-consuming alternative. Of course, little preparational work, such as weeding and fertilising, will be needed before you plant the groundcover, but once the plant is established, you will see that groundcovers are hardy plants and require little maintenance. Since most are drought-tolerant, thrive well in either sun or shade and aren\u2019t very picky about their soil, it is fairly easy to find a plant to suit your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you can find some examples of low-maintenance ground cover plants for your garden or backyard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Geranium<\/strong> (adaptive to poor soil conditions &#8211; suitable for sandy soils)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Lamb\u2019s ear<\/strong> (a groundcover that is sun, shade and poor soil tolerant)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Native violet<\/strong> (thrives in most climates but it&#8217;s perfect for shady and damp areas)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Plumbago<\/strong> (requires minimal attention, as it doesn\u2019t need clipping back after flowering)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Mondo grass<\/strong> (a plant that is resistant to drought, which doesn\u2019t need mowing and equally thrives in sunny and shady spots)<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Native low-growing succulents<\/strong> (most need only very little water, feeding and pruning, like kalanchoe or sedum)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<strong>Pro tip!<\/strong> For <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-improve-sandy-soil\/\">sandy soils<\/a> in coastal areas, we recommend adding a soil-wetting agent before planting a groundcover.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19295\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Geranium.jpg\" alt=\"Geranium\" class=\"wp-image-19295\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Geranium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19298\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Native-violet-Viola-hederacea.jpg\" alt=\"Native violet (Viola hederacea)\" class=\"wp-image-19298\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Native violet (Viola hederacea)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19297\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Mondo-grass-Ophiopogon-japonicus.jpg\" alt=\"Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus)\" class=\"wp-image-19297\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19296\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Lambs-ear-Stachys-byzantina.jpg\" alt=\"Lamb\u2019s ear (Stachys byzantina)\" class=\"wp-image-19296\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Lamb\u2019s ear (Stachys byzantina)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19299\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Plumbago-Plumbago-auriculata.jpg\" alt=\"Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata)\" class=\"wp-image-19299\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-id=\"19300\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rounded-noonflower-Disphyma-crassifolium.jpg\" alt=\"Rounded noonflower (Disphyma crassifolium)\" class=\"wp-image-19300\"\/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption>Rounded noonflower (Disphyma crassifolium)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>To minimise your gardening tasks, choose plants that are Australian natives or heat and drought tolerant.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>The easiest to maintain hedges are the slow-growing evergreen varieties, which require only periodic pruning.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Once established, most low-maintenance creeping plants ask only for occasional pruning and directing.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Flowers need more attention than other plants, but some tricks can help you shorten your gardening routine.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Groundcovers are generally hardy plants that require little maintenance.<\/li><li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>If you are short on time but your plants need attention, consider resorting to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/garden-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional garden 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Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion__icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>Image sources<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/accordion__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<p><strong>Hedges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>mizy \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>TonyNg \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>High Mountain \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>LFRabanedo \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>traction \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>simona pavan \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<p><strong>Flowering plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ntdanai\u00a0\/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>RAY-BON \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>unverdorben jr \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>NENG TIEO \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Alex Manders \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Natalia Greeske \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<p><strong>Climbing plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andrew Pustiakin \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>svf74 \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Arturijo \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Calin Tatu \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Nokzd \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Furiarossa \/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">\n<p><strong>Groundcovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>oxanochka2003\u00a0\/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>newsony \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>lennykaiser \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>GOLFX \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Jeerayut Rianwed \/ Shutterstock.com<br \/>Martin Fowler\u00a0\/ Shutterstock.com<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/accordion__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/accordion -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/accordions -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While a well-maintained garden can fully change the overall appearance of a property, not everyone can devote time and energy to constant watering, weeding and deadheading. 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