Photo: Maria Sbytova - stock.adobe.com We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. If you dream of a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape that returns beautifully year after year, you probably opt for a mix of several perennial plants. While these attractive, popular plants promise effortless charm, they often come with hidden headaches, from attracting pests and diseases to demanding specific conditions to flourish.  To help you avoid making a mistake in your garden, we spoke to a plant expert to identify seven common perennials that are far more trouble than they’re worth. Before you head to the nursery, read on to discover which problem plants to skip this season, the specific maintenance nightmares they cause, and alternative plants that will look great without all the hard work. 1.…