10 Low-Maintenance Landscape Plants for Indiana Homes

10 Low-Maintenance Landscape Plants for Indiana Homes

Want a beautiful yard without spending every weekend maintaining it? These low-maintenance plants thrive in Indiana's climate and provide season-long beauty with minimal care.

1. Bobo Hydrangea

Compact shrub with large white blooms all summer long.

2. Green Gem Boxwood

A small evergreen that keeps its shape and color year-round.

3. Karl Foerster Grass

An upright ornamental grass that adds texture and winter interest.

4. Little Lime Hydrangea

Easy-care hydrangea with green-to-pink blooms.

5. Daylily

Tough, colorful, and drought tolerant once established.

6. Catmint

Produces long-lasting blue-purple flowers and attracts pollinators.

7. Hosta

Perfect for shady areas and valued for its attractive foliage.

8. Green Giant Arborvitae

A fast-growing evergreen ideal for privacy screens.

9. Black-Eyed Susan

A native perennial that provides bright yellow blooms all summer.

10. Oakleaf Hydrangea

Offers beautiful flowers, great fall color, and minimal maintenance.

Tips for a Lower-Maintenance Landscape

-Mulch landscape beds to reduce weeds.

-Choose plants that fit the space at maturity.

-Group plants with similar water needs.

-Include evergreens for year-round color.

Need help creating a low-maintenance landscape? Holmes Lawn & Landscape can design and install a landscape that looks great and stays easy to maintain year after year.