Who of the happy owners of the suburban area at least once did not think about the garden in the style of “planted and forgotten” (aka “light”, aka “lazy” garden)? But it’s not just laziness: some simply do not have enough time, and others have experience for growing capricious crops. However, everyone wants to have a beautiful, well-kept garden, not a bunch of randomly growing greenery. With proper planning and selection of plants cherished dream can become a reality.
To create a “lazy” garden, you can use flowers, ornamental and fruit bushes.
Flowers: annuals and perennials
1. Crocuses
Crocuses are considered unpretentious, if only because they bloom in March, as soon as the snow comes down, and bloom until may.
These perennials bright purple, yellow or white spots will revive the still “sleeping” garden.
2. Lýchnis
The garden plant of the Clove family is loved by gardeners for resistance to frosts and other uncomfortable conditions.
Lýchnis grows well. Very quickly at the landing site there is a “carpet” of greenery with flowers of pink, blue, purple and other shades.
3. Lavatera
One of the most common annuals. Blooms in June and continues to bloom until autumn.
Lavatera looks spectacular in the flower beds due to the variety of colors (white, pink, pink-crimson, yellow) and optimal density and height of the Bush (from 0.5 to 1.5-2 m). It tolerates rare watering, does not need regular fertilizing and loosening of the soil.
4. Brunnera
For landing in wet places suitable Brunnera. Its blue blossoms, located in a rosette of leaves, it will revive the most shady corner of the garden.
As a rule, the plant reaches a height of 60 cm, takes root well after transplantation into the ground and safely tolerates winter frosts.
5. Aquilegia
This flower lives up to its second name – “watershed”. About watering Aquilegia can not worry: even in extreme heat with dry soil, they will find water thanks to a strong root system.
The catchment blooms from may to September.
6. Trollius
Trollius is also loved by summer residents. Bloom well near water and in the shade of the fence. Likes shadow and water. Yellow-orange flowers appear in may and “hold” until the end of summer.
7. Iris sibirica
A unique kind of irises, which grows not only in the middle lane, but also much North. Therefore, in the durability and longevity there is no doubt they are well maintained cold, wind, moisture, shade. The only thing they need is light. But even in its absence, they will not die, but simply will not bloom.
And their flowering is worth seeing! Blue, white, blue-purple, yellow, orange or even two-color inflorescences, immersed in bright green stems and leaves.
8. Centaurea
Centaurea perennials have long moved from meadows to gardens. Colors – as calm pink, pale purple, white or blue, and bright. The ideal lighting for cornflower is a shade. There are no special requirements for soil and “neighbors”. They get along well with other plants.
9. Lupinus
Everyone probably knows Lupinus. They need no special introduction. Sometimes lupine seeds come to us from the neighbor’s site and germinate, and then the flowers grow rapidly.
Lupinus height is slightly less than a meter. Flowering, lush and bright. Pink, white, blue, purple or mixed “caps”, similar to spikelets, immediately catch the eye.
Ornamental shrubs
10. Lilac
The leader among ornamental shrubs that do not require special care. High lush lilac bushes with white, pink or purple inflorescences fill the areas with a unique aroma. For all its beauty lilac winters well, grows quickly and will not die if time does not cut off the faded brush.
11. Philadelphia
In place of the lilac will come Philadelphus. It is also undemanding, only blooms a little later. Philadelphia is not afraid of cold weather, pests, not susceptible to disease. You can select one or more varieties. They differ in the size and shape of flowers, as well as the duration of flowering.
12. Hydrangea
Hydrangea is good because it feels great in the shade, which can not be said about many ornamental shrubs. Its inflorescences are similar to large balls of blue, white, pink or slightly pistachio hue. The plant blooms for a long time. Likes moisture. Without shelter winters well.
Fruit and berry crops
13. Sea-buckthorn
A truly unpretentious culture. Can withstand temperatures down to -45°C. it Likes moisture and sun. Care is no different from the care of other fruit. There are more than 40 varieties of Sea-buckthorn.
Breeders have taken care to bring varieties suitable for cultivation in the middle lane and in regions with long frosts.
14. Raspberry
To plant, to water, to gather berries in the autumn crop is about raspberries. Another fruit Bush for the lazy.
Raspberries like moist, shady places. After all, this is how it grows in the wild. Garden raspberries for all their unpretentiousness loves fertile soil.
15. Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa grows in both southern and Northern regions due to its good winter hardiness. The quantity and quality of the fruit depends on the degree of illumination. The more light, the better it bears fruit. This is worth considering when choosing a place to land. Properly planted Aronia grows quickly and gives a good harvest with a minimum of care.
This list is only a small part of those plants that can feel comfortable without constant attention and care. And anyone who has already encountered a “lazy” garden can complement it!