Articles related to "Low Maintenance"

Just because a dog can run fast doesn't mean it's high maintenance. Greyhounds are fast dogs that require less care.

Gardeners in the American West have soils and a climate that are ideal for most Artemisa species. In fact many Artemisias are native to the American West.

Learn how to grow coleus as a houseplant or in summer annual in planting beds. Solenostemon is a tropical low maintenance foliage plant, a good choice for any gardener.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are popular flowering perennials with dozens of blooms, each lasting only one day. Hardy plants and colorful blooms look great in the garden.

This easy-to-build water feature requires no plumbing, electrical wiring or expensive materials, and can be completed in an afternoon.

For the rose-challenged gardener, or those who can't devote a lot of time in caring for more traditional roses, the Knock Out Rose delivers long-season bountiful blooms.

Suggestions for a low maintenance, easy to clean bathroom or wash room for a family home or tenants in a rented house.

With today's busy lifestyles, low maintenance options for home design are in demand. Ceramic and porcelain floor tiles offer ease of cleaning with exceptional design.

Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!

Easy to grow grape hyacinth bulbs become low maintenance plants in the flower garden. Late summer is the time to plan Muscari for fall bulb planting.

Many gardeners shy away from planting roses due to their high maintenance nature - read on.

Low-maintenance plants are top choices for DIY landscape gardeners in designing a feasible landscape. They are no-nonsense picks for memorial and meditation gardens.

Low-maintenance small evergreen shrubs are first-rate selections for DIY landscape foundation plantings. They enrich the looks of shady front yard landscapes.

'They always get too big, ungainly and out of control' is the criticism regularly levelled at shrubs. But this is not so with many easy to care for woody evergreens.

Design gardens that look great with a minimum of care by using low-growing ground covers to replace lawn and reduce maintenance throughout your landscape.

Well-used ground covers are an invaluable garden design tool for reducing lawn mowing time and keeping your garden looking its best.

Quartz countertops are a nice-looking, long lasting, healthy, and low-maintenance alternative to granite surfaces in the home. Remodel with molded quartz n the kitchen.

You spend enough on clothes. You don't want to add to your bill by having to cart your shirts to the dry cleaner and invest in an iron to keep them wrinkle-free.

Tending winter-ravaged roses hits full stride in May when new growth emerges, providing welcome confirmation your prized plant survived another season of snow and cold.

The Edible Forest Garden is an Agroforestry garden landscape designed to grow a lot of organic food with minimal work and resilient in the face of climate change.

Design a perennial flower garden with these easy to grow perennials: widely adapted, easy to grow in a sunny garden, long lived flowers, and they look beautiful, too.

Different grasses perform well in different climates. Kentucky blugrass and fescues work well in northern climates, while bermuda and centipede are found in the south.

Modern low-maintenance plants surrounding walkway and patio edges in memorial and meditation garden designs convey intimacy. Choosing suitable garden plants is crucial.

Learn more about the Abyssinian, affectionately called the Aby, an ancient and wild-looking cat that places 5th on the most popular breed of cat list.

The beautiful and lovable Birman is 7th on the list of most popular cat breeds. If you love a constant companion, the Birman might be the cat for you!

Every garden has a difficult hot sunny spot where most flowers fail. Plant some or all of these proven hardy perennial performers in your flower garden this summer.

Learn more about the Exotic, affectionately termed the Lazy Man's Persian, 3rd on the most popular breeds of cat list.

Year-round color, rich greenery, and bright, flashy blooms are available to gardeners who live in dry climates, such as the southwestern United States.

Known for evergreen foliage color and a blanket of color in the spring, creeping phlox is a well-deserved favorite of garden borders, rock gardens and raised beds.

Spider flowers are fast growing annual plants that are tall and long-legged. Cleome plants are great for the back of borders.

Beardless irises are easy to use. Species like the Siberian iris and Louisiana iris are excellent low maintenance plants for the perennial plant gardener.

Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.

When the distinctive, blood-red flowers of Oriental poppies start opening in late May, they receive special attention from both gardeners and American veterans.

The ideal image of a lawn draws to mind sweeping areas of rich green grass covering rolling hillsides, but yards without grass can also be lovely and graceful.

The Oriental isn't a specific breed of cat, but rather a group of cats with the shape of the Siamese and an incredible array of color patterns.

Learn why the Perennial Plant Association named Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' Perennial Plant of the Year for 2009. An ornamental Japanese Hakone grass worth growing.

Discover 4 fabulous ornamental grasses to grow in key areas of the garden, creating striking contrasts of color and shape. Plus tips for where to plant for best effects.

Proven Winners has come out with the top 10 best garden annuals for spring, 2009. Known as a flowering plant brand, Proven Winners is easy to find in garden centers.

Pet snake owners can be fanatical in their devotion to owning and caring for snakes, and they are the best to ask for pet snake advice.

Sixth most popular breed of cat, Ragdolls are a large, easy to care for, placid feline with a non-aggressive personality.

One of the most ancient of cat breeds and 4th on the most popular breeds of cat, the Siamese is best known for its inquisitive nature.

The Oleander plant is easy to grow and can be used as a bush, a tree or as a hedge. Oleander is low maintenance but toxic, so should be avoided in gardens with children.

The Tonkinese breed has its controversies as well as its fans, who are obviously the majority since this breed places in the Top 10!

With another dry, hot summer expected here in California, more and more homeowners are thinking about removing thirsty and needy plants and replacing them with natives.

Martin Crawford, Director of A.R.T. in Devon, England, acknowledged expert in temperate forest gardens, takes viewers on an inspiring and practical gardening adventure.

American bred, the Bobtail is sure to win you over and become a true companion to your family. And who can resist that adorable tail?

The American Curl may very well be on the Top 10 list of favorite breeds before we know it. Their adorable ears and fantastic personality make them simply irresistible!

Ninth on the list of most popular feline breeds, the American Shorthair is sure to win your heart with their sweet expression and complete devotion!

Best known for its wiry, springy fur, the American Wirehair is also treasured for its loving temperament.

The Perennial Plant Association has announced its winning choice for 2010. Baptisia australis is a perennial flower appropriate for native wildflower gardens