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Introduction
If you’re a busy gardener, you know that having to spend hours weeding and watering your garden is no fun. And yet, if your plantings aren’t well tended, then they won’t thrive either! That’s why I’ve put together this list of low-maintenance creepers that are easy to grow and don’t require a lot of attention. These plants will fill in over time as they creep along the ground or through other plants in your landscape—and they’ll do it without any help from you!
Hens-and-Chicks
If you’re looking for a creeper that’s easy to care for and can thrive in even the most challenging of conditions, Hens-and-Chicks is the plant for you. This hardy perennial offers year-round interest with its small yellow flowers that appear in spring and early summer.
Hens-and-Chicks are best propagated by dividing established clumps during fall or early spring before new growth begins to emerge. If planting from seed, sow seeds directly into well drained soil after all danger of frost has passed (in USDA zones 5 through 8). Space plants 12 inches apart when planting out as they will become more compact over time if left to spread naturally.
Creeping Baby’s Breath
Creeping baby’s breath is a perennial that blooms in spring and early summer. This plant doesn’t require much water, so it’s easy to care for. It can be grown in containers or planted directly into the ground. This flowering plant looks great indoors or out, making it a good choice for gardeners who want to grow their own flowers but don’t have much time to spend on maintenance tasks like watering plants every day.
Creeping Jenny
Creeping Jenny is a perennial ground cover that is easy to grow and maintain. This shade-loving plant thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9, where it can be planted as a groundcover or container plant. Creeping Jenny also grows well in poor soil conditions and will thrive even if you forget about it for months at a time!
The flowers are small white clusters that appear in late spring through early summer. The foliage has an attractive jagged edge which makes it great for using as edging around flower beds or borders of any kind (it’s especially nice paired with dark green foliage). It spreads quickly so you’ll need to keep an eye on where you’re planting this one–if left unchecked, creeping jenny can take over your whole yard!
Creeping Thyme
Creeping thyme is a great choice for low-maintenance gardeners. It’s easy to grow and thrives in hot climates, so it’s perfect if you live in a place where summers are long and dry.
Creeping thyme is also an aromatic herb that has many culinary uses. You can use it as an ingredient in soups, stews and sauces or add it directly to dishes like roasted chicken or fish fillets before serving them up at dinner parties!
If you’re looking for something pretty but not too fussy (or if you just don’t have time for elaborate landscaping), creeping thyme makes a great addition to any yard because its leaves smell amazing when crushed underfoot!
Scotch Moss
Scotch moss is one of the easiest plants to grow! It requires very little attention and thrives in most soil types. Scotch moss grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Plant scotch moss from seed or division in spring or early fall. Seeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplanted into the garden once they have germinated and developed their first true leaves (the small round cotyledons will fall off). To propagate by division: dig up clumps of existing plants with a shovel, then separate them into smaller pieces with a garden fork or spade before replanting them in new locations where you want more coverage; this method works best when done while both temperatures are cool–around 40 degrees F–and soil moisture levels are high enough to support plant growth
These plants are great for busy gardeners who don’t have time to spend fussing with their plants.
- Creeping thyme
- Ivy
- Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)
- Japanese pachysandra
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of low-maintenance creepers. If you’re looking for something else that will add color and texture to your garden, check out our other articles on plants that are easy to grow!
