10 Plants That Thrive on Neglect (And Still Look Beautiful!)

If you are worried about rising utility bills and feel like you have to water plants often in your garden just to keep them alive? This video offers alternative plant options that are drought-tolerant and look beautiful all season long. These perennials (including native plants) will save you money, water and energy without having to sacrifice beauty and design. Once these plants are established, you will be able to enjoy their loveliness and benefit from these low-maintenance plants for years to come. It is time to stop wasting your time - and start enjoying your garden! Note: These plants work well in my zone 4 midwest garden, so be sure to see what's best-suited for your growing conditions and climate. 🌸 Comment LIST to receive a link to my Free Resource Guide that includes a list of drought-tolerant perennials mentioned in this video. While you are there, consider subscribing to The Gardener's Companion, a place to find more gardening articles and a growing gardeners' community. It is free! Link in the channel description.💚 ‪@gardenwithanne‬ #droughttolerantplants #garden #perennials #plants #perennialgarden #xeriscaping #nativeplants drought-tolerant plants, native plant garden, drought plants for midwest gardens, best perennials for gardens, low water plants for garden, what to plant in garden, garden plants, garden design, dry garden plants, small garden design, garden decor plants, garden designer, best plants for dry gardens, garden designing, native plants, drought tolerant perennials, native garden, perennial plants, perennial garden, drought tolerant ground cover, flowers, plants, bee balm, monarda, eryngium, xeric plants, designing with xeric perennials, water-wise plants, gardening for the future, geraniums, hardy geraniums, russian sage, perovskia, achillea, yarrow, lavender, mediterranean plants, anise hyssop, agastache, baptisia, blue false indigo, pollinator plants, planting for wildlife, aromatic oils, plants with aromatic oils, taproots, perennial root systems, flowering perennials, how to create a water-wise garden, how to water less, drought-resistant gardens, sustainable gardening tips, home gardeners, garden design with perennials, water-wise plants, radical gardening, midwest gardener, budget gardening, budget gardening tips, easy plants to grow, low-maintenance garden, low-maintenance plants

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