A picture perfect garden doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort. The secret lies in choosing plants that thrive on neglect. Plant them in the spring, and they’ll survive hot summers with little or no care. Succulents, such as agaves and aloes, are among the most drought and heat tolerant plants according to Lisa Barrus of Herb Creek Landscape Supplies in Sandfly, GA. “You can go on vacation for two months,” says Barrus, “and they’ll look exactly the same when you get back.”