Best Plants For A Hassle-Free Yard

Not everyone loves yard work, but a beautiful, well-kept yard is a great way to enhance the curb appeal of any home.

No matter where you live, there are certain plants that will add color and life to your lawn in an easy way — it's a fun and sustainable form of home improvement. Let's look at some of the best plants that are truly easy to care for:

• Ribbon Grass
  Ribbon grass thrives in a wide range of temperatures. No matter whether you have shade or full sun, it can still flourish. It even adapts to wet or dry soil. It spreads fast when given even terrain and grows to a uniform height of about one foot.
• Forsythia
  These early bloomers will let you get the first glimpse of spring right in your front yard. They are renowned for their distinctive yellow flowers. They strongly prefer full sunlight and do require some occasional pruning to grow their best.
• Hosta
  When it comes to home improvement in your landscaping, the hosta is one of the most popular low-maintenance options. It tolerates shade, though a little morning sun will give it a big boost. Watering in the morning will help it stay hydrated and healthy.
• Texas Ranger
  This thrilling plant stands out for its vibrant lavender blooms. Although they resemble the most sensitive show plants, they actually require very little water. Plant in full sun and hydrate lightly in the summer or when the conditions are especially dry throughout the year.
• Yew
  These low-maintenance evergreen shrubs have been associated with rebirth and longevity for centuries. They can embrace partial or full sun and virtually any type of soil. They've seen their own renaissance in the south and southwest due to their resistance to drought.
• Black-Eyed Susan
  These brilliant yellow flowers are popular among beginning gardeners for two important reasons. For one thing, they resist drought like nothing else. For another, they attract beautiful butterflies. Pair them with rosemary or lavender to keep rabbits and other pests away.
• Bottlebrush Buckeye
  The disease-free bottlebrush buckeye will grow in sun or shade and grows slowly enough that regular pruning won't become part of your home improvement routine. Left to their own devices, they can reach soaring heights of up to fifteen feet.
• Bergenia
  Through their broad, dark leaves, bergenia can be paired with more verdant selections to add depth to your garden's color palette. Though they'll grow in shade as well as sun, a healthy dose of sunlight makes spring blooms (in stunning magenta and pink) more likely.
• Sedge
  Sedge is a popular alternative to turf lawns that adjusts to a wide range of conditions. It has been springing up everywhere — literally — because it can add pizzazz to landscaping with very little care. Mowing, fertilizing, and even watering will be rare.
• Gold Thread Cypress
  Gold thread cypress is a versatile shrub that works for both accent plantings and foundations. Its slow-growing, compact nature lets it fit in almost anywhere without having to worry about heavy-duty pruning. An evergreen, it brings gorgeous gold to your garden all year round.
• Creeping Sedum
  Also called stonecrop, creeping sedum has entered the lexicon for gardeners of all skill levels in recent years. These succulents are known for their incredible range of colors as well as their ability to return year after year, even after a hard drought.

When it comes to home improvement, getting air and sunshine can give you a new perspective. These plants will have your stress-free yet beautiful garden humming in no time.

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