Introduction

Don’t let all the talk of “lawncare” and “yard maintenance” scare you! It doesn’t have to be difficult to keep your lawn looking great. Here are some tips for making it as effortless as possible:

Start with healthy grass.

The first step in keeping your grass looking great is to start with healthy grass. This means that, if you’re starting from scratch, you should be planting a lawn for the sake of aesthetics, not for the sake of existing lawn care routines (e.g., cutting it weekly because the neighbors do). Starting with a healthy lawn makes it easier to maintain and will save you time and money in the long run. A good rule of thumb is that if there are still a lot of weeds growing on your lawn when it’s fully grown out and green, don’t bother putting effort into maintaining it: just cut off whatever sections have weeds until all parts have been affected by weedkillers or other treatments so that no further growth occurs.

• Why does this help? Because healthy grass is less likely to get pests or diseases than unhealthy grass

Control moisture.

Mow high.

A good rule of thumb is to mow your grass when it reaches between two and two-and-a-half inches. If you’re trying to grow a lawn that’s more than four inches tall, it’s best to use a mulching mower (the type with a bag attached) instead of the standard kind that chops up clippings and leaves them on your lawn.

In addition to being healthier for plants, leaving clippings behind also helps control moisture in established areas—it prevents water from getting sucked up by thirsty blades too quickly, which means you’ll have to water less often if you keep this tip in mind. This is especially true in warm weather!

Water deeply but not often—and make sure it’s done at the right time of day!

Find natural ways to keep space between your plants.

• Use a garden hose to keep plants spaced apart.
• Use a string line to keep plants spaced apart.
• Use a garden rake to keep plants spaced apart.
• Use a garden hoe to keep plants spaced apart.
• Use a garden spade to keep plants spaced apart.

Use mulch instead of rocks and pebbles.

If you’re looking for an alternative to pebbles and rocks, mulch is a great option. Mulch is a natural way to keep space between plants, as well as controlling moisture and keeping weeds at bay. It can also be used in combination with fertilizer or other soil amendments which helps maintain a healthy lawn without the need for constant mowing.

Prune, prune, prune!

Prune, prune, prune!

Spring is a great time to take a big step back and look at the overall shape of your yard. First consider each plant individually, then as part of the landscape as a whole. If you’re looking for work that’s easy on your back but still contributes to making your yard look great, pruning is for you! Here are some tips for getting started:

• Prune shrubs and trees: Remove dead wood from branches or trunks if you want more light exposure in certain areas of your landscape. Make sure that all branches are healthy before trimming them off with hedge shears or pruning shears; otherwise they could be susceptible to disease or insect infestation later on down the road!
• Prune flowers: Deadheading flowers can help prevent seed production which means less work next year when it comes time again—just remember not too remove all blooms because those provide nectar sources needed by beneficial insects such as bees who keep pesky pests away from garden plants (like caterpillars). Also don’t forget about perennials like roses which need annual cutting back after their first year so they don’t become overgrown into an unruly mess!

It doesn’t have to be difficult to keep your lawn looking great.

Weeds are a sign that you’ve got some work to do.

• Poor soil will produce weeds. If there’s enough healthy organic matter in your soil, it’ll be able to support more plants and therefore fewer weeds.
• Poor watering practices can also lead to an increased presence of weeds in your yard. As mentioned before, water only when needed and don’t overwater as this will actually make it harder for the grasses to grow (and yes—weeds love dry conditions).
• Poor fertilization results in less-healthy grasses which means they’re more susceptible to pests like insects or disease; plus, if the soil doesn’t have enough nutrients available for them then those hungry little green guys may try looking elsewhere!
• Shoddy mowing habits will lead directly down this path as well: if you’re not taking care of your lawn by making sure all parts are evenly trimmed then it’ll stand out like a sore thumb against its neighbors who were well-tended instead.* Finally: poor aeration practices can also cause weeds because they tend not get enough oxygen through their roots – so again we see how important it is that everything gets taken care of properly!

Conclusion

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and start feeding your yard!