7 Hardy and Low-maintenance Garden Plants by MyProperty

In the world of plant keeping, most beginner plantitos/plantitas start with small potted greens such as succulents and tiny flowering plants. And as they move to grow other plants, enthusiasts may consider adding hardy yet beautiful plants to adorn their garden.

Perhaps the best part about keeping plants is that there is a wide array of hardy greens that can withstand climate changes and require little maintenance. Here are seven robust and low-maintenance plants you might want to add to your garden:

Palms

Palms are tall plants that can withstand both cold and warm temperatures. You’ll find many of them lining roads and pathways in private villages, such as Sentosa in Calamba, Laguna. They grow around 10 to 20 feet tall (roughly 3 to 6 meters) and require partial sun to thrive. You may plant them directly on your lawn or keep them in large pots for a cleaner, clustered look.

Ferns

Ferns are another decorative and low-maintenance plant that many garden enthusiasts love. They are great for porches and balconies. Ferns are also great for surrounding taller plants and trees. Because they have feather-like leaves that taper downwards, some people place them in hanging pots to adorn high corners in their home. They also add a dynamic look to hard landscaping lines in your backyard or patio.

Clumping Bamboo

If you want to create a zen-like ambiance similar to Japanese rock gardens, then clumping bamboo grass is the right choice. They are excellent for creating thick forest-like foliage for backyards or fenced gardens. They also don’t spread, so they make great hedge lines. Plus, they add an Oriental feel if you couple them with a fish pond, sand boxes, and a bamboo fountain.

Elephant Ears

Elephant ears may not survive colder seasons that well, but they are great tropical greens for warmer regions. You may place them in large pots to embellish the sides of your gate, doorway, or hall. Their enormous leaves also provide ample shade for other plants that require little to partial sun to grow.

Hibiscus

Known as gumamela in the Philippines, hibiscus flowers automatically add a tropical vibe and fragrance to any home. They are suited for warm and cold climates, allowing residents in the CALABARZON and Cordillera areas to plant them in their yards. The best part about having hibiscus plants is that they grow beautiful flowers with different colors, such as pink, red, orange, yellow, and sometimes even white.

False Birds of Paradise

Also called Lobster Claws due to their pincer-like appearance, false birds of paradise are fitting tropical plants for your garden. They grow up to 615 feet (187 meters) and sprout flower bracts that are bright red or vermillion. Despite them looking like wild tropical greens, false bird paradise can thrive with partial sun and watering. They are great plants for green thumbs who have little time to tend to their plants.

Caladium

If you are looking for plants to line your garden walls or concrete boxes, caladiums are suitable. They have large leaves with red or pink streaks tapering from the petiole outwards to the leaves’ blade. They are pretty hard to kill, which makes them great additions to beginner plantitos’/plantitas’ collections.

 

Nowadays, garden plants help boost people’s wellness and need for the outdoors. Because we are still staying safe at home, consider adding these seven hardy plants to your garden and enjoy nature’s blessings.

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