Low-Maintenance Tips for Your Lawn and Garden

Maintaining a healthy lawn and garden doesn't have to be difficult. Anyone can efficiently manage a lawn or garden. There are no prerequisites, and you definitely do not need a degree to pull this off. Yes, it is not the easiest task to take on, but you are sure to pull it off with a dose of patience, quality time, and, of course, these few tips. 

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1. Go for a Rock Garden. Experts advise gardeners to go for rock gardens because they contain drought-resistant plants. These plants require less care compared to other plants. Also, you do not need to water them constantly because they are drought-resistant. 
2. Treat Grasses in Shady Areas Differently. Grasses in shady areas receive less sunlight compared to grasses in other parts of the lawn. By extension, they evaporate less and grow at a slower pace. Therefore, it is pertinent to treat them differently. Do not feed them as you feed other. These grasses rarely evaporate, as such, they need less water compared to their counterpart in open areas. They also incline toward growing at a slower pace due to insufficient sunlight. Thus, it is crucial to reduce the amount of fertilizer you feed them. Overfeeding them will result in their death instead of growth.
3. Apply the Sidekick – Mulch. Mulch, as it is known today, is the gardener's friend (better yet, sidekick). Mulch comes in handy when you run out of other solutions. A simple application of mulch will not only help suppress weed in your lawn or garden, but it will also help reduce the full amount of time you spend watering.
4. Consider the Environment Before Planting the Tree. Experts advise that you should consider your tree as a full-grown tree when planting. By doing so, you will have a better idea of the best spot for the tree. They may look like beautiful little babies that can do no harm, but that wouldn't be the case when they are all grown. Make sure you choose a good position when planting, not one that you will end up having a problem with the roof.
5. Reduce Weed Growth with Healthy Soil. It may seem incredible, but weed grows better in unhealthy soil. A nutrient-rich soil is all the herbicide you need to curb the growth of weeds in your lawn or garden. Stuff your lawn with fertilizers instead of weed-killers.

Having a beautiful, weed-free lawn and garden results in higher curb appeal and may increase the value and salability of your home. Ask your real estate professional for other ideas to upgrade curb appeal.