Perennial Plant Care in Toronto: How Much Maintenance Do They Really Need?

Discover how easy it is to care for perennial plants in Toronto. Learn watering, pruning, and fertilizing tips, plus top low-maintenance varieties. Oasis Lawns offers expert planting and garden maintenance across Toronto, Etobicoke & York.

LANDSCAPING TIPS

Pawan Rakkar

4/7/20251 min read

a garden with a variety of flowers and plants

How Much Maintenance Do Perennial Plants Really Need? 🌿

A Guide for Toronto Homeowners

Thinking about adding perennials to your yard but unsure how much work they require? Great news — perennial plants are one of the easiest ways to achieve beautiful, low-maintenance landscaping that returns year after year. Whether you're in Toronto, Etobicoke, or York, perennials thrive in our local climate and can elevate your outdoor space with minimal effort.

💧 Watering

In their first growing season, perennials need consistent watering to establish strong roots. After that, most varieties become drought-tolerant and only need occasional watering during hot or dry periods.

✂️ Pruning & Deadheading

To keep your garden tidy and your plants blooming:

Deadhead spent flowers to promote new growth.
Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring, depending on the plant type.

🌱 Weeding & Mulching

Weed regularly to avoid competition for nutrients.
Apply mulch to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and give beds a clean, finished look.

🌸 Fertilizing

Feed your perennials once or twice a year with compost or a slow-release fertilizer to boost their health and flower production.

🪴 Dividing

Every 3–5 years, divide larger plants to prevent overcrowding and rejuvenate growth. This also gives you more plants for free — a bonus!

🌟 Easy-Care Perennials for Toronto Gardens:

These hardy, low-maintenance favourites do well in our region:

Coneflowers
Daylilies
Hostas
Black-eyed Susans
Sedum
Lavender

Want Help With Planting or Maintenance?

At Oasis Lawns, we design and maintain perennial gardens across Toronto, Etobicoke, and York. Whether you're starting fresh or need help cleaning up your current beds, our team can handle the hard work so you can enjoy the beauty.

📞 Call or text us today at (437) 755-4002
💻 Visit OasisLawns.ca to book your service or request a free quote!

Let’s make your garden thrive — the low-maintenance way.