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5 Low-Maintenance Plants Perfect for Central Ohio Gardens

4/30/2025

If you’re looking to create a beautiful yard without the constant upkeep, you’re not alone. For homeowners and gardening enthusiasts in Central Ohio, choosing low-maintenance plants is a smart way to enjoy a thriving landscape with minimal effort. Thanks to Central Ohio’s USDA Hardiness Zones 6a–6b, you have plenty of options for easy-care perennials and native plants that flourish in our climate.

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or just want more time to relax and less time weeding, here are five of the best low-maintenance plants for Ohio gardens.

1. Coneflower (Echinacea)
Why it’s great: A favorite among Ohio native plants, coneflowers bring long-lasting color and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. These hardy perennials are perfect for low-maintenance landscaping in Central Ohio.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained
Bonus: Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant

2. Hosta
Why it’s great: Hostas are shade-loving plants ideal for areas under trees or on the north side of your home. With minimal care, they offer lush, attractive foliage season after season.

Sunlight: Partial to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Bonus: Virtually carefree once established

3. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Why it’s great: These golden blooms are tough, long-lasting, and perfect for sunny beds. They’re one of the best easy perennials for Central Ohio gardens.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable, tolerates clay
Bonus: Attracts butterflies and birds

4. Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
Why it’s great: With vibrant blooms and strong adaptability, daylilies are excellent for low-maintenance flower beds in Ohio. They spread easily and return every year with little intervention.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Most types, including clay
Bonus: Pest and disease resistant

5. Sedum (Stonecrop)
Why it’s great: Sedum is a drought-tolerant ground cover that thrives in poor soil and full sun. Ideal for Central Ohio rock gardens or borders, it’s virtually indestructible once established.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained
Bonus: Attracts pollinators and helps control erosion

Final Tips for Central Ohio Gardeners:

Mulch smart: Mulch helps conserve moisture and keep weeds at bay—an easy win for low-maintenance landscaping.
Water wisely: Once established, these plants need very little watering.
Plant local: Native Ohio plants like coneflowers and black-eyed susans are more resilient to local pests and weather patterns.

By choosing the right plants, you can enjoy a colorful, hardy landscape that requires less work and more enjoyment. These low-maintenance landscaping ideas are perfect for busy homeowners, beginner gardeners, or anyone who wants a hassle-free outdoor space.

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How to Properly Maintain a Paver Patio

4/17/2025

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Some people have misconceptions about paver patios. They think paver patios are difficult to maintain. People think that you’ll have to deal with weeds growing between cracks, and pavers coming out of place. The truth, however, is if your patio was properly installed, a paver patio is very low maintenance. Pavers won’t move, and weeds won’t come up. At Lorenz, we follow the best industry practices to ensure that your patio is properly installed. Check out our youtube channel for information on how we install patios.

To properly maintain your patio, the main thing is to keep it clean. Keep leaves and debris off of it on a regular basis, so it stays clean. You can lightly pressure wash it from time to time, but make sure it’s on a low setting so the sand doesn’t come out of the joints. Polymeric sand is what keeps the pavers in place.

Occasionally, drainage issues might cause settling with pavers, and those may need to be addressed.

Every 2-5 years, we recommend re-sanding your patio. Polymeric sand needs to be replaced more often in shady areas than in the sun. In order to re-sand your patio, start with pressure washing it really well. Make sure to get all of the polymeric sand out of the joints. Let it dry, and then reinstall the polymeric sand. When doing this, it’s also a great time to reseal your patio. That’s it!

If re-sanding and sealing your patio sounds intimidating, reach out to us. We are happy to help, and provide patio maintenance every few years for many of our customers.

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Spring Outdoor Checklist: 7 Ways to Get Your Yard Ready for Warmer Weather

3/12/2025

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As spring approaches, it’s time to give your yard the attention it deserves. Spring is a great time to refresh your landscape, prepare your hardscape, and set the stage for a great outdoor space. Here's a list of ways you can get your yard ready for warmer weather.

1. Clean Up Your Yard
Winter can leave behind debris, dead leaves, and broken branches. Freshen up your spring landscaping and:

Rake up leaves and remove debris from your lawn and garden beds.
Prune dead or damaged branches from trees and shrubs.
Clear out gutters and drains to prevent water buildup.

2. Prepare Your Garden Beds
Spring is the best time to start planting flowers, shrubs, and vegetables. Prepare your garden and:

Remove weeds and old mulch from garden beds.
Turn and enrich the soil with compost or organic matter.
Apply a fresh layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Choose seasonal flowers and plants that thrive Ohio.

3. Inspect and Maintain Hardscaping

Check your patios, walkways and retaining walls and make necessary repairs to cracks or shifting in pavers, bricks, or stones.
Pressure wash moss or algae buildup.
Reseal worn-out sealant on patios and driveways.

4. Plan Your Spring Planting
Spring is an excellent time to introduce new plants to your landscape. Consider the type of flowers and plants you want to add to your landscape. Some factors to consider are plant maintenance, color, and function.

5. Install or Upgrade Outdoor Features
Take your outdoor space to the next level by adding:

A fire pit or outdoor fireplace for cozy spring evenings.
Landscape lighting to highlight walkways and garden beds.
A new patio or pergola to create a functional outdoor living area.
Water features like fountains or ponds for a tranquil touch.

6. Schedule Regular Maintenance
Keeping your yard in top shape requires ongoing care. Stay on top of it and:

Set up a mowing and edging schedule.
Check for pests and treating problem areas early.
Regularly prune and shape shrubs and trees.

7. Enjoy Your Outdoor Space!
Once your spring landscaping is complete, it’s time to enjoy your outdoor space! Host a backyard gathering, relax on your newly refreshed patio, or simply take in the beauty of your well-maintained yard.

Ready to transform your outdoor space? If you need help bringing your spring landscaping vision to life, our team at Lorenz Landscape is here to help. From expert hardscaping installations to professional landscape design, we’ll create a stunning outdoor space tailored to your needs.

Need some help getting ready for spring? We'd love to take the burden off of you!

Contact us today!

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Considerations for Choosing a Company

10/16/2024

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When choosing a company to provide a service to your home or business, there are many different things to take into consideration. For many people, the deciding factor is money. People want to choose the cheapest quote and spend the least amount of money possible for the project. While that may initially seem like a good idea, you’ll have more money in your pocket in the short term, low price does not always mean the work will be quality. Long term, quality work should come before price. Many people who skimp on quality for a lower price come to regret it later. They may even end up paying more for a service to be repaired or altered after the initial project is completed.

Experience can make a big difference in the overall end result of your project. See how long the company has been in business. Read some reviews. Figure out what people are saying and if the reviews are positive. Check out a company’s website, and see if they have photos of work they have done. If the company has been in business for a while, chances are they have learned a lot over the years. They know what works and what doesn’t. A company who has been in business for a while will provide a standard of work that is greater than someone who is just starting out.

A contractor’s reliability is also important. Do they respond to messages in a timely manner? Do they actually do what they say they will do? If the answers to those questions are no, then move on to someone else. Check the reviews, and see if anyone said anything about the company’s reliability.

Finally, make sure that the crew is knowledgeable. Someone can be a good sales person, and sell you the job. But it’s imperative that the person who is actually completing the work knows what they’re doing. A company that strives to train their staff well cares about the quality of work provided to its customers.

Here at Lorenz, we probably won’t be the lowest quote you receive. We have high standards. So we provide the best product for you, the best craftsmanship for you, and have great employees. We take the time to train our staff, and make sure they are up to date with the industry’s best practices. All of those things cost us money, which will in turn cost you money. But we refuse to cut corners on quality! Which in the end, will actually end up saving you both time and money.

Here at Lorenz, we’ve learned a lot over the years. We have been in business since 2008. We have many years of hands-on experience. We’ll bring that expertise to your project. We have learned, and continue to learn, the ins and outs of the industry to provide the best for our customers. You’ll see that in our reviews. You’ll see that on our website, and through the awards we have won. We’re personable, reliable, and easy to work with. Take the time to check out our reviews, and check out our website. See what our customers have to say. You won’t be disappointed!

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5 Landscaping Tips for the Fall

10/2/2024

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1. Clean up the area. Remove all leaves, dead annuals, shrubs or trees. Trim back or divide perennials that have become overgrown.

2. Plant new shrubs and trees. Fall in Ohio is a great time for planting because it’s not too hot, and it rains frequently.

3. Plant bulbs. Plant bulbs now to enjoy gorgeous color after a long winter!

4. Bring plants inside that can’t handle the cold. Provide a safe environment indoors for any plants that may have been brought outside for the spring and summer.

5. Plan for next year. Research new ideas for what you’d like to add next year. Check out books, blogs, websites, etc. for ideas. Make a plan for how to make your dream can actually become a reality next spring! Talk to us. We’d love to help you out!

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5 Low-Maintenance Plants Perfect for Central Ohio Gardens

How to Properly Maintain a Paver Patio

Spring Outdoor Checklist: 7 Ways to Get Your Yard Ready for Warmer Weather

Considerations for Choosing a Company

5 Landscaping Tips for the Fall