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Whether you’re a new gardener, a busy parent, a retiree, or a renter, there are plenty of easy plants that thrive with little care, making gardening enjoyable and stress-free.

What Makes a Plant “Easy”?

Some plants are naturally more forgiving, making them a great choice for gardeners looking for reliable, easy-care options. 

When selecting easy outdoor plants look for the following characteristics: 

• Low Maintenance: Forget the fuss! These plants thrive with little watering, pruning, or fertilizing, so you'll have more time to enjoy them.
• Hardy and Resilient: Heat? Drought? Cold? No problem! These plants can handle a variety of conditions and adapt to changes in light, temperature, and more.
• Naturally Reliable: Strong, healthy, and tough! Plus, they resist common pests and diseases.
• Fast and Rewarding: Who wants to wait? These plants deliver lush foliage and beautiful blooms in no time.

Some plants, like irises, hybrid tea roses, or peonies, can be trickier to grow because they require constant care, precise conditions, or frequent maintenance. Instead, choose easy-care options like Supertunias, ornamental grasses, or hardy perennials for beautiful results with less effort.

Top Easy Plants for Your Garden

Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Place

One of the most important factors in gardening success is choosing the right plant for the right place. Even the easiest plants can become a challenge if they’re not well-suited to their environment. To ensure your plants thrive:

• Consider Sunlight: Make sure your plants match the light conditions of your garden—full sun, part shade, or full shade.
• Think About Climate: Select plants that are hardy in your region or adaptable to seasonal changes.
• Know Your Soil: Some plants prefer well-drained soil, while others thrive in richer, moisture-retaining soil.

With smart plant selection and placement, you can take the guesswork out of gardening and spend more time enjoying your space.

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Explore Curated Lists of Easy Plants

Find easy garden plants you'll love:

10 Easy Foundation Plants for the Front of Your House
Wondering which plants are good for foundation plantings? We’ve picked out ten easy to grow perennials and shrubs that thrive in average garden conditions and will look great planted in front of your house.

23 Best Landscaping Plants for a Low-Maintenance Garden
Proven Winners is all about trialing plants for years before deciding to add them to our line. One of the criteria we test for is if the plant will perform well for home gardeners, with ease. You can be confident that these low-maintenance plants will surpass your expectations, without much help from you.

Easy Care Landscaping with Low-Growing Groundcover Shrubs
Groundcover plants are a great answer to some of the most problematic garden and landscape conundrums. From uneven terrain, to places where you just can’t get other varieties to thrive, low growing groundcover shrubs are a great low-maintenance choice for small space gardening.

10 Low-Maintenance Plants for Busy Moms
Your landscape doesn’t need to be a time consuming chore if you plan your plantings right. These ten plants make it possible to grow a beautiful garden when you’re short on time.

10 Easiest Annuals to Grow (Flowers & Foliage!)
If you’re a novice gardener and want to gain some confidence in successfully growing beautiful plants, here’s the
list for you. These annual plants are tough, easy to maintain, and dependable performers all season long.

Easy Perennials
Growing beautiful plants that come back year after year doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, growing perennials is a joy when you choose from the Proven Winners^® line of plants.

Sure-Fire Shrubs
No matter how much or how little room there is in your garden there are shrubs to match your space. Enjoy fantastic blooms and foliage with very little work.

Spotlight: Supertunias

Supertunias are a game-changer for anyone looking to enjoy vibrant, low-maintenance blooms.

These colorful, trailing flowers are self-cleaning, meaning no tedious deadheading is required.

Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds, Supertunias provide nonstop beauty all season long with minimal effort.

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Bring the Beauty Indoors

Indoor plants can add life and character to any room. Our easy indoor plants are perfect for creating a calm, inviting space with minimal effort. These plants:

• Thrive in a variety of light conditions.
• Need only occasional watering and attention.
• Help improve air quality while adding natural beauty.

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Spotlight: Oso Easy Roses

If you’ve ever shied away from roses because they seem high-maintenance, it’s time to meet Oso Easy Roses. These roses are bred to be carefree—resisting diseases, blooming all season long, and needing little to no pruning.

They’re a great option for gardeners who love the charm of roses but want something easy.

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More Ways to Make Gardening Effortless

Gardening should feel easy and rewarding, and with the right tools and plants, it can be. Check out these options for making planting, watering, and growing as simple as possible:

• Flower Pillow
  Pre-planted flower combinations that make it simple to create beautiful container gardens. Just drop the Flower Pillow into a container, add soil, and water.
• AquaPots
  Self-watering containers that keep plants healthy and hydrated without constant watering—perfect for busy days or vacations.
• Container Gardens
  Carefully selected plant combinations designed to bloom beautifully together. These make it easy to create stunning displays without the guesswork.