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Texas Heat? Try These Low-Maintenance Outdoor Potted Plants!

bloommelody by bloommelody
2025-02-18
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Texas Heat? Try These Low-Maintenance Outdoor Potted Plants!
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Okay, folks, let’s talk about my little gardening adventure here in Texas. I wanted some pretty plants for my patio, but let’s be real, I’m not exactly known for my green thumb. Plus, Texas heat is no joke! So, I set out to find some low-maintenance outdoor potted plants that could survive, and maybe even thrive, with minimal effort from me.

First, I did some digging – not in the dirt, but online! I wanted to figure out what plants could actually handle the Texas sun and wouldn’t need me to water them every five minutes.

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My Plant Selection Process

I quickly realized I have a few options, I needed plants that could take the heat, and the options I got were:

  • Succulents-Echeveria, Sedum.
  • Lantana.
  • Texas Sage.
  • Rosemary.

I headed to my local nursery. I like to see the plants in person before I commit, you know? Makes it feel more real. I chatted with one of the workers there, an older lady who seemed to know everything about plants. She confirmed my list. The nursery worker also suggest me these two.

  • Zinnias.
  • Portulaca.

I grabbed a few terracotta pots – they breathe better than plastic, which is good for the roots in this heat. Also, made sure they had drainage holes! Standing water is a no-go for most plants, especially in pots.

Planting and Setup

Okay, time to get my hands dirty! I got some good quality potting mix, not that heavy garden soil. The potting mix is lighter and drains better, important for potted plants. Then I just popped my new plant babies into their pots, making sure not to bury them too deep.

I placed the pots in a spot on my patio that gets a good amount of morning sun, but is shaded during the hottest part of the afternoon. Even sun-loving plants can get scorched in the Texas summer!

The (Minimal) Maintenance Routine

Here’s the beauty of this whole setup: it’s super low-maintenance. I water them deeply, but only when the soil feels dry to the touch. For me, that’s usually every few days, but it depends on the weather.

I also added a slow-release fertilizer to the pots when I planted them. That gives them a little boost of nutrients without me having to remember to fertilize all the time. I added some rocks to the soil’s top, it helped to keep the soil humid and prevent the water to evaporate.

Texas Heat? Try These Low-Maintenance Outdoor Potted Plants!

So far, so good! My little potted garden is thriving, and I haven’t had to spend hours fussing over it. It’s proof that even a not-so-great gardener like me can have some pretty plants, even in the Texas heat.

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