Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!

Aug 18, 2007 - Angela England

A quick guide to flower care during the hot summer months -- and tips on how to enjoy your flower garden more, too.

Jul 18, 2007 - Barbara M. Martin

Looking to add a punch of color to a flower garden? Discover bright, colorful, hardy, and easy-to-grow perennials that are often reasonably priced or free.

Jun 3, 2010 - Katrena Wells

A low-maintenance garden can still have that exuberance. It's just a matter of choosing plant material that is happy to be left alone.

Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Low-maintenance plants are top choices for DIY landscape gardeners in designing a feasible landscape. They are no-nonsense picks for memorial and meditation gardens.

Mar 16, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Looking for a low maintenance plant that grows well under trees? Discover easy care ground cover perennials for the shade with descriptions and pictures.

Nov 14, 2010 - Katrena Wells

Landscaping with low maintenance, or drought resistant plants, can conserve water, cut down on time spent on a grass lawn and attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Feb 16, 2010 - Nellene Teubner Plouffe

The Edible Forest Garden is an Agroforestry garden landscape designed to grow a lot of organic food with minimal work and resilient in the face of climate change.

Jun 20, 2007 - Joanne E. Brannan

Ornamental grasses bring interesting color, movement and texture to the garden year-round. The plumes, or flowers, bloom in spring, summer and fall.

Mar 10, 2011 - Nellene Teubner Plouffe

Native wetland and aquatic plants are low maintenance and well-adapted to the local climate. They attract local wildlife and save on garden landscaping.

Jul 1, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Easy to grow grape hyacinth bulbs become low maintenance plants in the flower garden. Late summer is the time to plan Muscari for fall bulb planting.

Aug 17, 2009 - Chris Eirschele

Whether it is a short variety or tall, bearded iris are easy to grow flowers for the formal or cottage garden.

Jun 12, 2010 - Marianne Lepa

Design gardens that look great with a minimum of care by using low-growing ground covers to replace lawn and reduce maintenance throughout your landscape.

Nov 2, 2009 - Barbara Ellis

Low-maintenance small evergreen shrubs are first-rate selections for DIY landscape foundation plantings. They enrich the looks of shady front yard landscapes.

Apr 23, 2009 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Check out these low maintenance perennials and create a colorful garden in your yard.

Apr 26, 2011 - Sheri Ann Richerson

Many gardeners shy away from planting roses due to their high maintenance nature - read on.

Nov 14, 2007 - Rod Whitlow

Looking for a low-maintenance garden trick? Try ground covering plants to reduce the time and effort needed to make an attractive yard.

Mar 11, 2011 - Karla Beatty

Hostas add leaf structure, bloom fragrance and plant contrast to flower gardens. A guide to planting and caring for plantain lilies will ensure successful hosta gardens.

Sep 4, 2008 - Chris Eirschele

People on a tight budget can still enjoy having a flower garden. These gardening tips can help save money and the environment while adding some character.

May 11, 2010 - Katrena Wells

How to start your new flower bed or flower garden. Simple overview of flower garden basics to help you start out right: where to put it, soil preparation, style and size.

Mar 24, 2006 - Barbara M. Martin