Many people are reluctant to add more plants to their gardens. The main reason is that they believe garden plants require too much maintenance, both time-consuming and expensive.
Hosta
- Why is it worth planting?
Hosta is a very shade-tolerant plant, particularly well-suited to planting under the shade of trees or in shady corners.
Its leaves are broad, emerald green, and have a rich texture. They thrive even in dark areas.
Furthermore, hostas have a long flowering period, blooming from early summer to late autumn with their pure white, jade-like flowers, creating a fresh and elegant atmosphere.
- Care Tips:
It prefers a moist environment but is also drought-tolerant. Water once a week, and choose a loose, fertile, humus-based soil.
It prefers partial shade and avoids direct sunlight.
Heuchera
- Why is it worth planting?
Heuchera is a beautiful plant with a variety of colorful leaves, including red, purple, green, and gold. Its leaves are uniquely shaped, resembling small umbrellas. Alumroot is not only beautiful but also exceptionally cold- and shade-tolerant. Even in winter, it retains its vibrant color, adding a touch of warmth to the garden.
- Care Tips:
It has low soil requirements, but requires good drainage. It prefers partial shade, avoiding prolonged direct sunlight. Water once a week, keeping the soil slightly moist.
Sedum lineare
- Why is it worth planting?
Sedum lineare is a drought- and cold-tolerant succulent plant with small, emerald green leaves. It grows rapidly, quickly covering the ground and forming a green carpet.
It is not only drought-tolerant and requires little watering, but can also survive hot summers and cold winters, making it a perfect choice for lazy gardeners.
- Care Tips:
It prefers full sun but also tolerates partial shade. It has low soil requirements, as long as it has good drainage. Watering should be done thoroughly, adhering to the principle of "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do." Fertilization is rarely necessary.
Iris
- Why is it worth planting?
Iris are the elegant aristocrats of the garden. Their sword-shaped leaves are upright and graceful, and their flowers are large and vibrant, coming in a wide variety of colors, from blue and purple to yellow and white.
Irises bloom from spring to summer, bringing a vibrant romantic atmosphere to any garden.
- Care Tips:
They prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. They are not demanding on soil, but require good drainage. Fertilizing with well-rotted organic fertilizer once a spring will ensure their growth.
Lavandula
- Why is it worth planting?
Lavandula is synonymous with romance. Its spike-shaped flowers are pale purple, and its rich fragrance instantly soothes the mind.
Lavandula is not only beautiful but also repels mosquitoes and calms the mind—a multi-purpose plant.
- Care Tips:
They require full sun, at least six hours daily. The soil should be loose, fertile, and well-drained. Water only when the soil is dry and avoids standing water.
Echinacea
- Why is it worth growing?
Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, is a perennial herb with strong adaptability, is cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant, and has low soil requirements.
It blooms from June to August, with vibrant colors and a long blooming period. It can also reproduce on its own.
As long as it is provided with ample sunlight and good ventilation, echinacea requires little care.
- Care Tips:
It requires ample sunlight, at least 14 hours of light per day. The soil needs to be loose, fertile, and well-drained. It is drought-tolerant and should not be overwatered.
Lantana camara
- Why is it worth growing?
Lantana camara is a perennial shrub that is heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant, and has low soil requirements.
It blooms from spring to fall, with pink or purple flowers in profusion.
In addition, the leaves of lantana camara have a unique fragrance that repels mosquitoes, making it a "natural mosquito repellent" in the garden.
- Care Tips:
It requires ample sunlight. The soil should be loose, fertile and well-drained. Water when the soil is dry and prune the remaining flowers regularly.
