Landscaping Tips That Minimize Maintenance Costs
Yard maintenance can be a pain sometimes, but it is a fact of life for homeowners. You don’t want to spend all your time doing it, but at the same time, having a lawn that is maintained can create expensive issues if you allow things to degenerate to the point that they require a lot of repair.
If you want to lessen the amount of maintenance required for your lawn, here are some great tips that you can use to make it more maintenance-free:
- Have a smaller lawn. Limiting the amount of grassy yard space will save time on watering, mowing, and seeding. There are many ways to make your yard stand out without using a lot of grass, such as building a patio, deck, or pathways. If you like having a larger lawn, you can simply opt to use clover instead of grass because it does not have to be mowed as frequently. Clover is also great for reducing bugs because they are repelled by it.
- Install an automatic sprinkler system. Setting up a sprinkler system in your lawn is one of the easiest ways to keep the area looking healthy and well watered, while minimizing work. There’s no need to drag your hose around the yard and stand there while you water it. Just install the system and it will work for you whether you are home or not. Just be sure that you do not over water your lawn because that can harm the grass or even underground piping and fixtures. Arrange your yard in a way that water can naturally flow out and be sure your sprinkler settings are set appropriately.
- Have a detailed plan for your lawn before you start buying things. Research the kind of trees and plants that you like to be sure they do not require too much care.
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