There are low maintenance plants and then there s creeping sedum.
Low maintenance plants for outdoor planters.
Available in myriad varieties these succulents also known as stonecrop can survive unfavorable conditions of all kinds.
Though its best to water cast iron plans regularly they ll be fine if you don t.
This will prevent any tender new growth which wouldn t survive the winter.
You can minimise how often you need to feed and water pots by mixing the compost with a water control products such as phostrogen slow release plant food moisture control.
If you use a water soluble fertilizer stop feeding your plants about six to eight weeks before your first frost date.
Hostas for your shady spots fill in the space with hostas there are many different types of hostas big and small striped and solid so you can choose a few and get a good variety and visual interest.
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There are mixes specifically made for use in containers which provide the essential drainage that plants living in pots need.