Low-maintenance shrubs are plants that will pretty much take care of themselves without too much human intervention. Choose the right plant for your space and it will thrive in your yard without too much fuss and bother.
You might be surprised by how many shrubs fall into the low-maintenance category too. To narrow down the choice, there are some key practicalities to consider. First is your soil type – acid or alkaline, clay, sandy, chalky, dry, wet; how much sun and shade you get at different times of day; what levels of watering you need, and how much pruning and preening you’re prepared to carry out.
