Low-Maintenance Plants South Portland Homeowners Love

Low-Maintenance Plants That Look Great with Minimal Effort

A quick guide from the lawn care South Portland pros at Maine Lawn & Landscape

Want flower-bed color without adding hours to your weekend mowing routine? Stock your yard with these low-maintenance superstars—they pair perfectly with our weekly lawn mowing South Portland service and keep your landscaping South Portland property looking polished all season.

1. Evergreen Structure (Year-Round Curb Appeal)

• Boxwood • Hebe • Photinia ‘Red Robin’
  These shrubs hold their shape through Maine winters and need only light pruning—ideal “bones” for any low-effort design.

2. Perennials That Bloom on Autopilot

• Sedum • Echinacea (coneflower) • Daylily
  Plant once, then relax. They shrug off Nor’easters, sip water, and return every summer with dependable color.

3. Ground-Cover Champions (Weed Blockers)

• Creeping thyme • Vinca minor (periwinkle)
  These spread into bare spots, smother weeds, and hold soil moisture—less hand-pulling between lawn care South Portland visits.

4. Drought-Tolerant Winners

• Lavender • Rosemary • Ornamental grasses
  Perfect for sunny, sandy coastal lots in Cape Elizabeth or South Portland; they thrive on minimal irrigation.

Pro Tips From Your Local Crew

1. Cluster plants with similar sun and water needs to streamline upkeep.

2. Top-dress beds with 2–3″ of dark mulch—locks in moisture and boosts contrast.

3. Go big, not busy: fewer, larger plants deliver impact without extra maintenance.

Follow these tips and you’ll enjoy vibrant, low-stress gardens that complement the fresh stripes from our lawn mowing South Portland routes. Need planting help or a full refresh? Contact Maine Lawn & Landscape—your one-stop shop for mowing, mulch, and all things landscaping South Portland ME.