Lawns play a very important role in our homes. They provide a surface area for plants to grow and erosion control by tending to soil moisture. The healthier the lawn, the better the environment it supports. Lawn maintenance is as easy as understanding how your lawn works and ensuring you take care of it accordingly. That being said, here are some tips to make lawn maintenance a breeze:

1. Utilize a rain barrel

A rain barrel will catch the water from your roof, or more specifically your gutters. The water is often wasted when it rains, but a rain barrel can help collect some of that water and hold it for later use. This will save you time, money, and water. In addition, this provides you with an easy way to water your lawns and gardens without using city or well water. Gutter cleaning is easier with a rain barrel as well, because you can just connect the hose to your rain barrel and water it that way.

2. Aerate your lawn

Aerating is a helpful way to keep your lawn healthy. The roots of your grass will grow better when you aerate them. You can do this yourself by using a special tool called an aerator. This will create holes throughout your lawn. When you water, the water will be able to reach the roots of your grass, providing it with nutrients and water. Renting or purchasing a machine is the easiest way to do this.

3. Fertilize and mulch your lawn and garden

Fertilizing is another way to keep your soil and gardens healthy. You can feed your lawn with a portion of food specifically designed for it or use a fertilizer with a mixture of nutrients that will benefit both your lawn and the environment. Mulching is another way to add nutrients to your soil. Mulching is also useful because it helps to keep moisture in the soil and promotes weedless lawns. 

4. Mow your grass high

Mowing your grass high will allow it to absorb more sunlight. This will encourage growth. You can also water your lawn frequently while mowing high to help the grass grow. It also makes the grass look greener. There is no specific time of the year that you should be doing these things, but it is a good idea to do them in the spring and summer when your lawn has more time to grow. The best way to keep your lawn healthy is to mow it often. This will prevent it from becoming too tall and overgrown. In addition, mowing your grass frequently will give the blades of grass more time to grow, helping them to become stronger and greener. It also helps prevent weeds from growing and makes the grass look better overall. 

5. Consider hiring a professional lawn care service

Hiring a professional landscaper to mow and maintain your lawn will allow you to have your everything taken care of while you are busy doing other things. For example, it is a good idea to hire someone to mow your lawn if you will not be home for an extended period of time. This way, the grass will not grow too long, and it will be easier for the person who mows your lawn to do their job safely. Professional lawn services can also help you with any other lawn problems that you might have, such as spraying for weeds, eradicating grubs, and filing in yellow dry patches of grass.