Low-Maintenance Garden Plants: Black-Eyed Susans and Ground Covers

Busy gardeners need plants that thrive with minimal intervention. Two categories excel at self-sufficiency.

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

These cheerful, daisy-like perennials with dark centers spread readily, attracting pollinators. Occasional pruning (twice monthly) controls height—the only regular care needed.

Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers

Creeping phlox, pink everlasting, and bearberry form dense, low mats ideal for borders and pathways. Once established, they withstand neglect, propagate independently, and thrive in sunny spots with minimal watering.