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Friend past away due to cancer. As a memorial at the park where there are park benches we put in hyrangeas. They looked fine at first but due to the need for more watering and we we were not able to water as much as we should have, they now look terrible. Is there a certain plant or shrub that looks good most of the summer and does not need alot of attention that you could suggest. I was thinking of a bayberry bush. Thanks in advance.
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It would help to know where (city,state) this is for. Also, is it sunny or shady and is there a certain maximum size required?
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I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I lost a dear friend last November to Pancreatic Cancer as well.
Any new plant will need to get established before it will be carefree. That means it needs to be watered regularly for the first6 months or so. Planting in the fall is typically a good idea as the rain will help do that watering chore for you. A GA-girl mentioned, we need to know your zone for other posters to be able to recommend plants for you... I live in zone 10a, so most likely nothing that I recommend would survive your winters... The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless. |
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a good plant might be butterfly weed (depending on what zone you are in) Even though it is a perennial, it gets bushy like a shrub. I planted one new this spring and it has bloomed all season long. It is also supposedly drought tolerant because it is a desert plant. Finally, as a side bonus, it attracts butterflies. The only thing to consider is that it needs full sun.
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 If in a warmer clime purple lantana is almost carefree when established and attracts butterflies.  It may need to be trimmed back because it can spread.  We have had some for many years growing under our rose trees. Last year I trimmed them all the way back to ground level and they are now flowering again at a nice height.  Very easy!  This message has been edited. Last edited by: greenangel, *Member of The K.E.W.E.L. Jewels Club* The word HalleluYah means "Praise ye Yah". Yahshua is coming soon! |
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Lantana was going to be my suggestion depending on where the OP lives.
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