When it comes to landscaping, you’re probably looking for something that requires low maintenance and looks great. The easiest way to achieve these goals is to use native plants. These locals can handle natural moisture and are the most efficient growers in your area. Below, Decorative Creations in Matthews, NC, shares three such plants they recommend adding to your garden.

Revamp Your Summer Garden With These Native Plants

1. Lupines

These iconic blue and purple flowers are the perfect addition to North Carolina landscaping. They thrive in full sun with access to occasional shade. Lupines often grow from one to four feet tall and can bloom the first year they are seeded. Place them in rows or go for a more natural landscaping look and scatter the seeds throughout your garden area. 

2. Maidenhair Ferns

Don’t forget to add some greenery to your yard! Maidenhair ferns grow from one to two feet in size and enjoy spending their days in partial shade. These plants die back when they haven’t had enough water but will return to life when it rains, or you hose them down.

3. Butterfly Milkweed

Butterfly milkweed grows in early summer, providing an excellent place for monarch butterflies to land and drink up after their long migration north. The plants grow between eight and 12 inches tall and have thick roots to help them live through droughts. Place this beautiful flower along the edges of your garden where it will grow the best.

Adding these native plants to your landscaping will add beautiful colors, erosion protection, and pollen for bees to enjoy. If you’re looking for some help with your gardening project, contact Decorative Creations at (704) 847-7944. Visit the website for information on their landscaping services — including design, installation, poolscapes, and creating luscious yards.