Hydrangea have green leaves with lovely lacy heads of small flowers perfect for brightening up that shady area in your garden or north facing wall....
View full detailsHydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
View full detailsNepeta or commonly known as Catnip, they have heavenly fragrant foliage fills the whole garden. They have heart shaped greyish green leaves that ha...
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Vinca or Periwinkle are slender stemmed evergreen shrubs or perennials which have simple paired leaves and colourful five pettaled flowers. Vinca...
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Lovely perennials that are a must have in the garden, once you have had one you will find that you come back for more. They have lovely whorls of f...
View full detailsDaphne Perfume Princess bears large, heavenly scented, flowers in spring, soft pink buds that open to a white pink flower amongst green foliage hei...
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Trachelospermum are a evergreen twining climber with glossy dark green leaves which turn bronze-red in winter. Pure white highly perfumed flowers a...
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The flowers of many Viburnum are highly fragranced so are fabulous when planted by a pathway or entrance where they can be fully appreciated. Vibur...
View full detailsThe flowers of many Viburnum are highly fragranced so are fabulous when planted by a pathway or entrance where they can be fully appreciated. V...
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Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne ...
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Pieris Japonica are They are naturally found in forests but grow well in a border or woodland garden. Pieris have elliptic, glossy, mid-green leave...
View full detailsViburnum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs with dense, green foliage and lovely star-shaped flowers which bloom from late Winter until the Spring. ...
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Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne ...
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Echinacea or coneflowers have lance shaped, hairy green leaves and beautiful cone shaped, daisy flowers with drooping petals, sometimes fragrant, t...
View full detailsEvergreen twining climber with glossy dark green leaves which turn bronze-red in winter. Pure white highly perfumed flowers are produced in mid and...
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Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...
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Magnolias are deciduous or evergreen shrubs commonly found in woodlands or along river banks. They are grown for their showy, erect flowers which c...
View full detailsHydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
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Viburnum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs with dense, green foliage and lovely star-shaped flowers which bloom from late Winter until the Spring. ...
View full detailsHydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
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Osmanthus are evergreen shrubs or small trees which are grown for their flowers and foliage. Flowers are small, white (occasionally yellow or orang...
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Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Hydrangea are deciduous shrubs and climbers. They are grown for their beautiful flowers that last throughout the Summer and Autumn. Hydrangea leave...
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Pieris Passion are evergreen shrubs with dark green foliage, flushed red in spring. The urn-shaped flowers in white and dark pink are produced in d...
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Pieris are compact evergreen shrubs with leathery, dark green leaves, often brightly coloured when young, and small white urn-shaped flowers borne ...
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Cortaderia or Pampas grass - are robust evergreen grasses, rough textured with long leaves, beautiful flowers make a fantastic display in summer an...
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Pieris Japonica are They are naturally found in forests but grow well in a border or woodland garden. Pieris have elliptic, glossy, mid-green leave...
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Skimmia or Rutaceae are evergreen shrubs, ideal for planting in a border or woodland garden. They bear small star-shaped flowers in spring, some of...
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Pieris Japonica are They are naturally found in forests but grow well in a border or woodland garden. Pieris have elliptic, glossy, mid-green leave...
View full detailsLow maintenance outdoor plants offer a myriad of benefits for homeowners and garden enthusiasts looking for beauty and functionality without the extensive upkeep. One of the primary advantages is the reduction in time and labour required for garden maintenance. Plants such as succulents, ornamental grasses, and native species typically require less watering, pruning, and fertilization than more demanding varieties. This makes them ideal for busy individuals or those who may not have extensive gardening experience but still wish to enjoy a green environment.
Additionally, low maintenance plants tend to be more resilient and adaptable to varying weather conditions and soil types. This hardiness reduces the need for chemical interventions, such as pesticides and herbicides, making the garden safer for wildlife and more sustainable in the long term. Economically, these plants can also be more cost-effective, as they often thrive with minimal inputs. The aesthetic diversity of low maintenance plants—from flowering perennials to striking foliage—ensures that gardeners can create visually appealing spaces that also support local ecosystems without requiring constant care and attention.
