Lawn maintenance is grueling work, simply because it takes a great deal of time and money to pull off. Especially money, since you have to consider spending hundreds of dollars just to keep your lawn in good condition. Sure enough, maintaining your lawn can be a costly endeavor altogether, so you should expect to shoulder high lawn maintenance costs.
Luckily, there are several ways you can reduce your expenditures all the while keeping your lawn in the best condition. All you have to do is to be practical and resourceful when it comes down to it. That being said, let’s look at a few cost-saving approaches to greener grass and more attractive landscaping for your property.
1. Turn your sprinklers on once a week
Like it or not (but most likely you don’t), sprinklers can consume thousands of liters of water if they are being used more than once per day. You can imagine the immense water bill you will be shouldering courtesy of your irrigation system.
Sure enough, it’s much more practical to avoid turning on your sprinklers every day. Your grass doesn’t need to be watered frequently, so you will actually be wasting more water than is necessary. A better option is to turn on your sprinklers once a week and for a longer period of time. This will keep the grass properly hydrated without having to consume too much water.
2. Develop your own fertilizer
You can never go wrong with a good fertilizer at hand. Sure enough, you might consider buying a commercial fertilizer for your lawn. However, most of these products contain ammonia and other chemicals that could do more to stunt the growth of the grass and make your lawn vulnerable to attacks by pests.
As much as possible, you should develop your own fertilizer which you can use throughout the year. Using organic materials, you can develop a good mix to use on your lawn without having to pay anything for it. Plus, organic fertilizer is proven to be more effective since it doesn’t contain toxic substances that could damage your lawn.
3. Cut grass at least a third
Tall grass can be unsightly, so you might want to consider cutting your lawn down to size. However, cutting the grass too short, while it makes for a cleaner and manicured look for your lawn, can actually make it harder for the soil to retain water. The advantage of tall grass, on the other hand, is that it prevents moisture in the soil from drying up due to heat.
That being said, you need to cut the grass by a third of its height. This will provide enough shade to slow down moisture absorption.
4. Mow your lawn at the best time
When it comes to mowing your lawn, the timing is important. Depending on your location, there’s always an ideal season for cutting the grass. Certain grass types in Texas, for instance, require you to mow the lawn during the spring or fall season. To be sure, you might want to ask gardeners and landscaping professionals for advice.