Complement your lifestyle with your landscape.
The perfect plants for your yard go beyond aesthetics — it’s all about landscape choices that align with your way of life. Whether you have kids running around, a dog who eats everything, or spring allergies that won’t quit, there’s a plant for you! Before you head to your local garden center, take a moment to consider who uses your yard and how, and what would make it the outdoor space of your dreams.
Plants for pets
Pet-friendly plants have one job: to be safe if a curious pet takes a nibble. Safe choices include California fuchsia, snapdragons or coral bells.
Ground covers
Ground cover is an easy, low-maintenance way to add personality to your yard. Create a walkable oasis by pairing stepping stones with creeping thyme, Irish moss or sedum.
Allergy-friendly plants
The flashier the flower, the lower the pollen — which helps keep allergy symptoms at bay. Go with salvia, angelonia, sunflowers or roses.
Plants for kids
Kid-friendly plants should follow three rules: Be safe to touch, safe to taste and fun for little ones to watch grow. Consider trying strawberries, basil, calendula, rosemary and lamb’s ear: plants that appeal to your senses with bright colors and sweet scents.
Watch the newest Shed Show
Learn more tips in episode five of The Shed Show, an ongoing video series created to help build beautiful yards without wasting water. Watch at IRWD.com/shedshow.
