{"id":94068,"date":"2025-05-26T12:34:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T16:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=94068"},"modified":"2025-05-26T12:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T16:34:32","slug":"low-maintenance-landscaping-enjoy-more-work-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/low-maintenance-landscaping-enjoy-more-work-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Enjoy More, Work Less"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A beautiful yard doesn\u2019t have to require hours of upkeep. By selecting the right plants and materials, you can create a low-maintenance landscape that enhances your home\u2019s curb appeal while minimizing work. We\u2019ve put together some tips on creating a stress-free, thriving outdoor space with native plants and long-lasting alternatives to mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Clover_Gravel-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Clover_Gravel-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Clover_Gravel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Clover_Gravel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Clover_Gravel-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Clover_Gravel-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ground Covers That Lasts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tired of hauling bags of mulch every year? Instead, consider using low-maintenance ground covers and materials that provide long-term benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Creeping Thyme <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>A hardy ground cover that is drought-resistant, spreads quickly, and requires minimal maintenance.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clover<\/strong> \u2013 This low-growing plant stays green throughout the season, improves soil health by fixing nitrogen, and thrives in Michigan\u2019s climate.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pea Gravel or Crushed Rocks<\/strong> \u2013 Though more costly upfront, these materials last for years, suppress weeds, and eliminate the need for frequent replacements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/patricia-lavigne-YLPRAp9E1FA-unsplash-1-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/patricia-lavigne-YLPRAp9E1FA-unsplash-1-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/patricia-lavigne-YLPRAp9E1FA-unsplash-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/patricia-lavigne-YLPRAp9E1FA-unsplash-1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/patricia-lavigne-YLPRAp9E1FA-unsplash-1-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/patricia-lavigne-YLPRAp9E1FA-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bring Lasting Color to the Yard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual flowers may look beautiful, but planting them year after year can be time-consuming and expensive. Instead, opt for <strong>perennials<\/strong> that return each season with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black-Eyed Susans<\/strong> \u2013 Hardy, drought-resistant, and non-toxic to pets, with blooms lasting from mid-summer to early fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coneflowers<\/strong> \u2013 Vibrant, easy to maintain, and attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daylilies<\/strong> \u2013 Extremely hardy and reblooming, though they should be placed where pets won\u2019t chew them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hostas<\/strong> \u2013 A shade-friendly favorite with diverse leaf colors and elegant flower spikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bee Balm <\/strong>\u2013 A pollinator-friendly flower that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while being deer- and rabbit-resistant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butterfly Weed<\/strong> \u2013 A drought-tolerant plant with bright orange flowers that support monarch butterflies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phlox<\/strong> \u2013 Features fragrant clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers that resist mildew.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blazing Star<\/strong> \u2013 A hardy, spiky plant that adds vertical interest and attracts pollinators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sedum<\/strong> \u2013 A drought-tolerant, succulent-like perennial that blooms in late summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wild Columbine<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A Michigan native with delicate red and yellow spring flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oliver-liveros-IK7u80okAMw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oliver-liveros-IK7u80okAMw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oliver-liveros-IK7u80okAMw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oliver-liveros-IK7u80okAMw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oliver-liveros-IK7u80okAMw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oliver-liveros-IK7u80okAMw-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bushes and Grasses for a Hassle-Free Landscape<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding <strong>evergreen shrubs and ornamental grasses<\/strong> can bring year-round greenery with minimal upkeep. One of the benefits of ornamental grasses is that they provide movement and texture in your yard while requiring very little care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low-Maintenance Bushes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boxwood<\/strong> \u2013 A classic, dense shrub that provides year-round greenery and requires little pruning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winterberry Holly<\/strong> \u2013 A Michigan-native shrub producing bright red berries that add winter color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ninebark<\/strong> \u2013 A resilient, drought-tolerant shrub with textured bark and seasonal blooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spirea<\/strong> \u2013 A low-maintenance flowering shrub with pink, white, or red blossoms throughout summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juniper<\/strong> \u2013 A hardy evergreen that requires little water and offers year-round greenery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrangea<\/strong> \u2013 Thrives in Michigan\u2019s climate and produces large, showy blooms with minimal maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summersweet<\/strong> \u2013 A fragrant, late-summer bloomer that thrives in both sun and shade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ornamental Grasses<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switchgrass<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A native, drought-resistant grass with airy seed heads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reed Grass<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Tall, elegant, and excellent for adding height to garden borders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redhead Fountain Grass<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Produces soft, reddish plumes that add visual appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ramlee-ibrahim-V_bxLIIifW0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ramlee-ibrahim-V_bxLIIifW0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ramlee-ibrahim-V_bxLIIifW0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ramlee-ibrahim-V_bxLIIifW0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ramlee-ibrahim-V_bxLIIifW0-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/piacrum.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ramlee-ibrahim-V_bxLIIifW0-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Michigan summers are the best, and by incorporating\u00a0<strong>low-maintenance plants<\/strong>, you can enjoy a\u00a0<strong>stunning Michigan landscape<\/strong>\u00a0that requires little upkeep so you can spend more time enjoying your yard\u2014and less time working on it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beautiful yard doesn\u2019t have to require hours of upkeep. 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