There’s no shortage of reasons to choose a green home. A sustainable dwelling is often more affordable than other housing options, and it provides numerous environmental benefits. In addition, growing your own food eliminates the need for an outside gardener, which helps to reduce noise pollution and preserve natural space on your property. And did we mention that growing some of your own greens is also really relaxing?
To help you get started creating a sustainable landscape in your backyard, we’ve compiled a list of five low-maintenance plants that are ideal for Canberra soil conditions. These varieties will thrive in residential areas without requiring much care, so they make perfect choices if you have limited time or energy but still want to create a flourishing garden.
Geranium
Geraniums are a beautiful, flowering plant that can be planted in spring to provide color in the landscape. They like full sun and moist soil, so make sure you water them daily for best results. Geraniums are also easy to grow once they’re established, which is convenient if you have limited gardening skills.
Dwarf Date Palm
The dwarf date palm is an attractive tree that requires minimal care. It thrives in warm, dry climates and likes lots of light. If conditions aren’t ideal, it will do well as a houseplant but might not survive outside—so plan ahead!
Phoenix Tears
Phoenix tears are a low-maintenance plant that loves humid weather and moderate heat. You can grow them indoors or out, though they don’t tolerate too much cold weather. The Phoenix tears look great perched on their own or grouped with other plants if you have space to spare!
Viola
Viola (aka Meadowfoam) is a type of flowering plant that can be easily grown in conditions with poor soil. This perennial is an especially attractive option for beginner gardeners, as it requires little maintenance and only requires a couple hours of sunlight per day. This variety also smells nice and attracts butterflies, which makes it a fun addition to any yard.
Canna Lily
Cannas need little more than sunlight, water, and fertilizer to thrive. They make a lovely addition to any landscape and require very little care. This variety has beautiful yellow flowers which can be used in arrangements or floral design projects. The plant is also frost-tolerant, making it an easy-care option for everyone in the household.
Passionfruit
Passionfruit is a tough, low-maintenance vine that grows easily in Canberra’s climate. It bears large red fruit on the vine and attracts hummingbirds with its sweetly perfumed flowers. Passionfruit needs only moderate sun exposure; this variety is a good choice if you want your garden to be both beautiful and edible!
Coriander
Coriander plants are highly decorative and have distinctive green leaves that make them easy to grow in Canberra’s climate. These plants produce small white flowers which emit an earthy scent when crushed. Coriander seeds can be ground up for cooking or sprinkled on salads. Like other members of the Apiaceae family, coriander is tolerant of saline soil conditions but prefers well-drained soil for best performance.
Sage
Sage plants are native to Australia and are one of the easiest varieties to grow from seed indoors because they require little attention once established outside of their potting mix container. Sages bear broad leaves with a pungent aroma that makes them attractive to bees as well as other poll
Salvia
If you’re looking for a plant that requires little maintenance and thrives in low-light conditions, Salvia is your ideal option. This perennial shrub typically grows to about 6 inches in height and produces a flower with a purple color. With its small size, you may want to look into planting it near an outdoor location where its leaves can be enjoyed by passersby.
Echeveria
morrisii
This succulent is a beauty to behold. Echeveria morrisii has long, lacy leaves and beautiful, fleshy leaves that grow from deep red stems. This plant requires full sun and well-drained soil, so it will thrive in Canberra’s dry climate.
Marigold
Marigold is an essential plant for the home gardener. The flower’s bright yellow petals are so eye-catching that they can easily be spotted in a garden. Marigolds will grow anywhere, including indoors, and their flowers provide a great source of nectar for bees and other beneficial insects. They are also great at attracting pests like aphids and whiteflies.
Mint
Mint plants add aromatherapeutic benefits to your garden as well as desirable fragrances. Mint leaves are also edible, making mint a great addition to salads, desserts, or even teas. If you have difficulty growing mint outdoors due to Canberra’s high humidity levels, consider planting it in a container on your patio or porch and then transplanting it once the weather has cooled off during wintertime.
Rosemary
Rosemary makes a wonderful decorative addition to any landscape because of its unique features that include aromatic foliage and attractive green flowers with purple centers. It’s important not to allow rosemary to dry out between waterings because this can cause browning of the leaves or even death of the plant. The best way to keep rosemary alive is by placing it in partial shade near a window from which it can soak up sun during warmer months.
Parsley
Parsley thrives in almost any soil type and requires relatively little maintenance – just give it regular water every few days throughout summertime! With its crunchy texture and mild
Conclusion
Canberra is a great city to live in, and it is also a great place to grow plants. These 5 easy plants will help you create a stunning garden in your backyard, or even in your office.
