Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

Green Island Ficus – stays compact, handles sun or shade, only needs trimming a few times a year.

Dwarf Walter’s Viburnum – native, handles sun or shade, drought-tolerant once established.

Simpson’s Stopper – native, beautiful reddish new growth, barely needs water.

Coontie – native cycad, drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, no trimming ever.

Best Ground Covers and Accents

Muhly Grass – stunning pink plumes in October, cut back once in winter.

Society Garlic – lavender flowers year-round, handles full sun and poor soil.

Asiatic Jasmine – fills in fast, chokes out weeds, handles shade.

Plants to Avoid

• Bougainvillea – aggressive, needs heavy pruning
• Annual flowers – look great for 8 weeks then die
• Ficus hedges (benjamina) – grows ridiculously fast, aggressive roots

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