low-maintenance
adjective
low-main·te·nance
ˈlō-ˈmānt-nən(t)s 
-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s
1
: requiring little care or maintenance
low-maintenance fabrics
a low-maintenance garden
What was also high on their beauty wish list? Keeping their natural hair as a basis for a look that is professional as well as low-maintenance.—
Essence
Essence2
of a person
: not tending to cause problems or demand attention : easy and pleasant to deal with or work with
"Bobby Jay is one of those high-character, low-maintenance guys you look for," said Rick Dudley, Lightning vice president of hockey operations. "He has a tremendous work ethic."—Nancy Marrapese-Burrell
Nancy Marrapese-BurrellHe's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.—Fred Barnes
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While shrubs are a fantastic—and often low-maintenance—addition to your landscape, some varieties can do more harm than good.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Irish moss is a low-maintenance, pest-resistant groundcover that works well as a grass alternative.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Zinnia Zinnias are showy, low-maintenance, and easy-to-grow annuals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The author argues that mowing a lawn at a 4-inch height is key to a healthier, low-maintenance yard.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Irish moss is a low-maintenance, pest-resistant groundcover that works well as a grass alternative.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Zinnia Zinnias are showy, low-maintenance, and easy-to-grow annuals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The author argues that mowing a lawn at a 4-inch height is key to a healthier, low-maintenance yard.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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