Not everyone is blessed with a green thumb. Luckily, there are outdoor plants capable of thriving in practically any conditions, including neglect and gardening inexperience. According to the contractors at The Gardener—a landscape service in Columbia, MO—new gardeners or those prone to forgetting about their yard should consider planting flowers and shrubs that are hardy and require less maintenance.

Here are a few plants anyone can feel comfortable planting around their home landscape:

• Sunflowers: One of the toughest flowers you can plant is the sunflower. They are capable of growing in any kind of soil; just make sure it is not soggy. Once they have started growing, sunflowers can even survive in drought conditions. Although they should be planted up to two weeks before the last expected frost, they are normally capable of handling a frost or two.
• Zinnias: These flowers meet all summer gardening qualities: low maintenance, heat and drought tolerant, and have a bright, gorgeous color. They are very simple to grow as they only require well-drained soil in a spot that receives plenty of sunlight. Since these flowers grow quickly, they tend to shade out weeds and create less gardening work for you. If you live in a wetter area, you don’t even have to water these plants very often.
• Pansies: If you are new to gardening, pansies are the ideal flower for you. They are hardy, do not require a lot of fertilizer, and do well in spring weather. Plus, they are more than capable of handling a little snow and freezing weather.

If you’d like to discover more hard-to-kill outdoor plants that could liven up your landscape, contact The Gardener today. Schedule a free analysis of your yard by calling (573) 446-0802. You can also learn more about their landscaping contractors and services by visiting them online and on Facebook.