Cottage Low-Maintenance Garden Design with Lawn

Hosta 'Guacamole'

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and fertilize in spring. Remove spent flower scapes; cut back foliage after frost for winter cleanup.

Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained to dry soil; excellent for hot, dry sites. Extremely drought tolerant once established, water sparingly. Requires no pruning; can be divided in spring for propagation.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then it is drought tolerant. Prune spent flower stalks to encourage rebloom from late spring to fall.

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water weekly during dry periods to ensure consistent moisture. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers from early summer to fall.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

Plant in full sun in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between waterings to prevent rot. Shear after the first flush of blooms for repeat flowering in spring to early summer.

Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

Plant in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially in dry periods, and provide good air circulation. Remove spent flower stalks; prune old, tattered leaves in early spring.

Geranium sanguineum 'Rozanne'

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then moderately; it tolerates some dry conditions. Shear back in mid-summer for rebloom into fall, blooming from late spring to frost.

Salvia nemorosa 'May Night'

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Prune spent flower stalks to encourage rebloom from late spring to fall.

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

Plant in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially in dry periods, and provide good air circulation. Remove spent flower stalks; prune old, tattered leaves in early spring.

Buxus sempervirens 'Green Velvet'

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly when young; established plants need moderate water. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring, avoiding late fall pruning.

Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Plant in full sun in well-drained to average soil. Water regularly until established, then it is quite drought tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering from early summer to fall.

Dryopteris erythrosora

Plant in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. No significant pruning needed; remove old fronds as desired in early spring.

Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and fertilize in spring. Remove spent flower scapes; cut back foliage after frost for winter cleanup.

Hosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata'

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and fertilize in spring. Remove spent flower scapes; cut back foliage after frost for winter cleanup.

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

Plant in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then tolerant of some dryness. Shear back after flowering to maintain dense mat; can be invasive if not contained.