6 long-lasting plants for a colourful flower bed

Would you like a colourful flower bed but do not fancy constant weeding, watering and replanting?

Six long-lasting plants for a colourful flower bed

These 6 reliable performers can help.

Many amateur gardeners spend far more than necessary because plants die, dry out or become overrun with weeds. A little planning can prevent this: choosing hardy perennial species creates a bed that largely looks after itself while still flowering abundantly in summer. These tips are aimed at anyone who would rather spend Sundays in a deckchair than holding a watering can.

Why hardy plants are the better choice

Tough perennials and ground-cover plants are forgiving of care mistakes, cope well with ordinary garden soil and return year after year. Many of these species develop deep roots, allowing them to retain water and protect the soil from erosion.

Strong roots, dense growth and few demands – this is how you save water, time and money in the garden.

Less weeding in the garden

As these plants cover the ground densely, there is barely any room left for weeds. This means:

• less weeding