Spring has now arrived and gardeners will be delighted to spend more time outdoors again, but some may be dreading the hard work it will take to get the garden looking good again. Late March and early April is the perfect time to begin planting flowers since the weather is getting warmer but it is possible to have a beautiful garden without all the maintenance.
Kelly Radcliff, a gardener and founder of The Lazy Girl’s Garden Club has shared that there are many flowers that can thrive and look incredible with minimal effort. She said: “You don’t need to commit to spending hours per week in the garden in order to add beautiful blooms to your landscape!”
Kelly added: “As a mum and business owner, I totally get the desire to grow gorgeous flowers amidst a busy lifestyle. Thankfully, I’ve found quite a lot of flowers that will thrive even with low maintenance.
Easy plants to grow in March and April for a beautiful garden
Zinnias
Zinnias are daisy-like flowers that come in many vibrant colours and are known to be very easy to care for. These pretty flowers do not require frequent watering or pruning and will bloom throughout the summer and autumn.
Kelly said: “I have to start with these incredibly easy, stunningly beautiful flowers. Zinnias are my first recommendation for anyone who wants to enjoy a beautiful flower garden but doesn’t have time to spend all day caring for flower beds.”
However, zinnias need to be placed somewhere sunny in the garden as they need six hours of sunlight daily to keep up with their flower production.
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowers to have in British gardens due to how low-maintenance they are as they can grow in a range of different soil types.
Kelly said: “Hydrangeas come in different varieties, including mophead, lacecap, panicle, and oakleaf hydrangeas. They grow best in zones 3-8 and thrive in partial shade – so they’re great for gardeners who want to fill up some shady spots with some easy, gorgeous perennials!”
Hydrangeas will grow best if placed in a partially shady spot where they will get plenty of shade in the afternoon so are best placed underneath a tree, close to a building on the east side of the garden where they will get the morning sun.
Iceberg Roses
Iceberg roses are known for their long flowering period, from late spring until late autumn, and they can withstand colder temperatures.
Kelly said: “This gorgeous, bright white version of roses smells delightful and is quite resistant to disease. Iceberg roses will bloom for months! They’re so simple to care for, yet beautifully elegant.”
Iceberg Roses tend to be easier to grow than other roses, but they will still need to be pruned occasionally. While drought-tolerant, they will need to be watered regularly in the summer so they are not damaged.