How can i reduce the amount of time needed to maintain my lawn?

You can reduce the amount of time you spend mowing your lawn by reducing the amount of grass you have. Consider placing low-maintenance gardening beds. Consider placing low-maintenance garden beds, such as rock gardens or succulent beds, to replace parts of the grass. Lawn grasses naturally thin out over time.

Keep your grass thick and sturdy by applying grass seeds regularly. Mowing the lawn reduces the workload on the root system of a grass plant. A large culme above ground requires more water and nutrients from the subsoil. It is easier for the roots to feed the plant if the culm is smaller.

Mowing the lawn also stimulates the expansion of the grass plant. When the blades cut the leaves, the plant has to grow new leaves to absorb sunlight. This helps build a thicker, heavier grass that is more resistant to weeds and diseases. By replacing corners with curves and minimizing “islands”, even a small reduction in grass size can save a great deal of lawn mowing time.

It saves time and energy on lawn maintenance and reduces garden waste that is composted or taken to a landfill. Soil drainage, soil fertility, sunlight, water stress and the way grass is cared for and used influence its appearance over time.