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Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.
Blue fescue (Festuca glauca) is a beautiful ornamental grass known for its striking silvery-blue foliage. Because of its compact growth and drought-tolerant and low-maintenance na ...
Learn how to grow and care for Carex EverColor® 'Everest', an evergreen variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection ...
If you’re wanting to introduce texture and movement beyond what flowering plants or perennials can achieve in the garden, ...
Use sharp, clean cutting tools to avoid spreading diseases. Cut with a hedge trimmer whose blade is at least 2 inches larger ...
Time-poor gardeners should skip the high-maintenance annual plants that always require watering and deadheading; they’re ...
Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...
Sedums make a superb addition to garden borders. They love the sun and can also tolerate drought, which is why they are great ...
Look at it this way: You will end up saving money by getting advice from the knowledgeable staff at Echter’s, so your plants ...
Artificial grass has come a long way since your granddad’s Astroturf. Today’s synthetics, made of nylon or polymer, have ...
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Tips for a Low-Maintenance Garden
A beautiful garden doesn't have to require a lot of work; it can be quite low-maintenance. By choosing the right plants and planning the design thoughtfully, you can enjoy less effort and more variety ...