Underrated plants are easy to overlook when designing a yard, but as experts reveal, they’re often some of the most hardworking, low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly choices you can grow.
Frequently dismissed as weeds or unfashionable, these varieties can play a vital role in supporting pollinators, improving soil and adding quiet beauty to a scheme. By taking a fresh look at these undervalued plants, it becomes clear just how much they can enrich a plot – offering nectar and pollen, seeds and shelter, as well as boosting soil health.
