If you’ve ever looked at a plant and thought, “I’ll probably kill that,” then congratulations—you are not alone. Some of us just don’t have that natural green thumb, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little bit of backyard greenery. The secret? Choosing plants that thrive on neglect. Here are five of the easiest plants (and flowers!) to grow outdoors, so you can look like a gardening genius without all the effort.

Are you finding your outdoor living space to be too darn hot to enjoy? If so, you’re not alone. As summer heats up, we tend to avoid being outside because miserable and sweaty is no way to be. It’s a shame because being outside not only increases our indoor living space but it’s also so good for us to breathe fresh air, get vitamins from the sun and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer. So, if you’ve been limited to grillin’ and gettin’, this blog can help.