What plants can I plant in pots in my garden that will last all year round?

I'm a useless gardener. I have a few "tree looking" plants in pots that I never water and they're fine.

What plants can I plant in pots in my garden that will last all year round?
I've got a container garden this year, and the ones that I think are the prettiest and are also the hardiest are my rosemary and thyme pots. I put the rosemary in the center, and lined the rim of the pot with thyme, alternating regular with lemon for a slight color variation. It also smells wonderful!
Reply:firs?
Reply:The one i would suggest is Forest flame or Pieris as its known for aa medium sized pot. Its evergreen, yellow leafed in colour changing to a red hot red colour over the season. As we say in England " a right hard worker"
Reply:Air Plants are very good because you can put them almost anywhere and they will grow with little water or attention. You can even make little shelves from tree branches and hang them on your wall with an air plant attached to it. They last for years.
Reply:If you're a "hopeless gardener," why set yourself up for failure? Here are some other ideas:


1. Buy some giant pots--3-4 feet tall--and use them like you would use a statue for decoration. They cost a bit, but no more than a few dozen dead plants over the next couple of years.


2. Collect or buy some flatish stones. Stack them one on top of the other in varying heights, some in single columns and some in groups of 3-5 columns. You'll need to restack them once in a while, but that is easier than trying to grow plants when you don't have the knack.
Reply:How about lavender, rosemary or roses. Aloe Vera is also very nice (emergency cure for burns) but it all depends on the climate...