Garden Newcomers, Discover Eight User-Friendly Flowers to Cultivate, Recommended by Experts

Garden Newcomers, Discover Eight User-Friendly Flowers to Cultivate, Recommended by Experts

Ready to bloom some easy-peasy flowers in your garden like a pro? Here's a Low-Maintenance Guide for you!

Whether you're a newbie gardener or just prefer an effortless gardening experience, our gardening experts have the scoop on the easiest flowers to grow. Get ready to florescene!

• Jane Dobbs, an expert gardener and the gardening team lead at Allan's Gardeners
• Chuck Pavlich, gardening expert and director of new product development with Terra Nova Nurseries

8 Low-Maintenance Perennials That'll Thrive Year After Year

Marigolds

Marigolds are the best bud for beginners who don't want to sweat over their gardening. They don't need much attention once established, and here's why: They're heat-tolerant, pest-resistant, and they'll keep blooming until frost. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Water them only when the soil is dry. Plus, they self-seed, and their flowers come in a variety of luminous shades like yellow, orange, red, gold, and white.

• Botanical Name: Tagetes
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Sun Exposure: Full

Coneflowers

If you wanna attract some bees and butterflies to your garden, then coneflowers are the perfect catch. Chuck Pavlich, the coneflower connoisseur, suggests Echinacea 'Giddy Pink', which has a striking pink double bloom contrasting against the foliage. You can find coneflowers in many colors like purple, orange, red, white, and yellow, and they're self-seeding, spreading, and perennials for your re-blooming pleasure.

• Botanical Name: Echinacea
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Sun Exposure: Full (Can tolerate partial shade)

Zinnias

If you wanna show off some color in your garden, zinnias are your go-to. With over 20 species to choose from, you can find a zinnia suitable for any vibe. Zinnias are vibrant, drought-tolerant, and bloom all summer. They have quick growth and attract pollinators. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Keep the watering low-key, as they're thirstier in the spring and less so in the summer. Zinnias reseed themselves, so you can have fresh blooms next season.

• Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Sun Exposure: Full

Cosmos

You don't need green thumbs to grow cosmos – these guys make it look so easy with their daisy-like blooms. They're fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and bloom all summer long in various summery shades. Cosmos flourish in poor soil as long as it's well-drained. Since they're drought-tolerant plants, they require less watering.

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus and Cosmos sulphureus
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Sun Exposure: Full

Hyssops

Hyssops, also known as hummingbird mint or Agastache, are beloved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The Agastache Pink Pearl variety is a staff and visitor favorite for its unique, large mounds of light-pink flower spikes. Hyssops are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and they bloom from spring through frost. They're easy to grow from seeds and require minimal care once established.

• Botanical Name: Agastache
• USDA Zones: 6-10
• Sun Exposure: Full

Sunflowers

Get ready to bring some sunshine into your garden with sunflowers. Known for their utterly charming tall statures, sunflowers are great for kids and beginners. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, including mini sunflowers and tall giants that can reach 15 feet. Sunflowers love the sun and need deep, infrequent watering. Some varieties are annuals, and some are perennials.

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Sun Exposure: Full

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Nasturtiums

Imagine having an edible garden with an eye-catching pop of color – that's exactly what nasturtiums offer! They're low-maintenance, thrive in poor soil, and provide a bright array of colors like yellow, pink, red, and orange. Nasturtiums attract pollinators and are easy to care for, even in partial shade. The Almanac states that nasturtiums have a spicy mustard-like taste, and their seed pods can be pickled and used like capers.

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum spp.
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Sun Exposure: Full

Mums

Mums are known for their bold, beautiful blooms in various colors, including yellow, orange, purple, burgundy, and white. When established, mums are some of the easiest flowers to grow, with some species having long bloom times from late July through the fall season. Mums can be annuals or perennials, depending on the type you choose.

• Botanical Name: Chrysanthemums
• USDA Zones: 5-9
• Sun Exposure: Full

Overall, for beginners, gardening experts suggest several easy-to-grow flowers that can thrive year after year. Some of the most recommended easy-care options include:

• Marigolds
• Mums
• Tulips
• Monarda Didyma (Bee Balm)
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Allium
• Coreopsis

These flowers not only provide beautiful blooms but also require minimal maintenance, making them perfect for outdoor gardens.

To successfully embark on your gardening journey, consider incorporating some easy-to-grow flowers that'll elevate your lifestyle without demanding much of your time. As suggested by both Jane Dobbs and Chuck Pavlich, you might want to add these low-maintenance blooms to your outdoor gardening: marigolds, mums, tulips, bee balm (Monarda Didyma), yarrow (Achillea), allium, and coreopsis. These flowers thrive in home gardens and contribute vibrant colors to your home-and-garden, making them an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. To maximize your realsimple gardening experience, you can find these flowers at your local nursery.

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