Pruning can sometimes be exhausting, right? You have to go from flower to flower, cutting their petals or leaves. It’s one of my least favorite tasks! I can be clumsy and always end up with scars from the shears. It’s not hard to see that pruning isn’t my cup of tea.
However, some plants might actually benefit from not being cut. I was surprised when I learned this! Finding these plants made my gardening life much easier. If you feel the same way, they might become your favorites too!
You’ll be shocked by the results when you leave these plants unpruned. So, the first thing you’ll need to do is put away your shears, you won’t need them!
Impatiens Won’t Add Extra Tasks to Your To-Do List
With impatiens, you can sit back and relax! These plants are low-maintenance and don’t even need pruning. They can clean themselves and bloom without cutting! Isn’t that great?
You can find them in white, red, pink, violet, yellow, and purple. Their colorful petals are ideal for pots or hanging baskets! It’s a great way to beautify your porch.
Black-Eyed Susan Will Make Your Life Easier
How did the Black-Eyed Susan get its name? It might be inspired by a beautiful woman! I’m really curious to find out.
These plants bloom from summer to the first frost. Their charming yellow petals with a black center make perfect decor for your garden!
They also don’t require much work. Susans will happily bloom in your flower bed without needing to be cut.
Another beautiful blossom that doesn’t need your shears, and the list keeps growing!
Columbine Won’t Keep Bugging You About Pruning
Columbine is one of the prettiest flowers. Their petals are like a rainbow, with colors ranging from blue and pink to violet, white, and yellow. No wonder they are award winners! Columbines actually won the All-America Selections award in 1955.
These champions require minimal maintenance and, you guessed it right, they don’t need pruning!
Don’t Prune Your Hydrangeas, The Results Might Shock You
You’ve probably already pruned your hydrangeas! I did too, until I discovered some shocking news. Hydrangeas actually don’t need pruning because it might prevent them from blooming again! That’s where I made a mistake, and my plants started wilting.
They come in blue, pink, and white. These shades are perfect for a summer yard, attracting many pollinators!
Lantana Might Just Become Your Favorite
We’re closing this amazing list with Lantana! They come in beautiful shades of yellow, pink, orange, purple, and red. With their help, you’ll be able to enjoy the adorable melodies of hummingbirds all summer long!
Lantana doesn’t require pruning. They will continue their amazing blooming journey without your shears!
If you have any of the flowers from this list, you’ll know exactly what not to do! These plants will be a big hit for those of you who don’t like pruning.
Isn’t it amazing that you can skip this task and the flowers will still bloom in your garden? You can now put aside your gardening shears and enjoy your brand new plants that will happily thrive throughout the season!