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Don't cut the lawn too short, because it will respond by growing faster. Also, lower mowed lawns require more water and herbicides - i.e., more work and money - to keep them going. So aim to cut no more than a third of the lawn's height at one time. Make sure to mow the lawn when … [Read more...] about Avoid mowing a wet lawn or cutting a lawn too short

The key to a thick, green lawn is frequent mowing, which will keep the grass growing strong and also keep out weeds. Good, sharp blades on the lawnmower will cut grass faster and cleaner than dull blades. Also, dull blades rough up the grass, making it more vulnerable to disease. … [Read more...] about Maintain your mower and mow frequently

Once a garden is established, take care of the plants and trees in it. Garden maintenance doesn't stop once plants and trees are in the ground. Watering, feeding and pruning are all essential for maintaining tree health and growth. Look at Tree-pruning.com or the U.S. Forest … [Read more...] about Maintain your plants so you don’t have to replace them

Fancy irrigation systems and sprinklers are expensive and unnecessary in most cases. The most efficient way to irrigate is to take a walk around the garden with the hose to water the plants. Water early in the morning or after the sun goes down, to avoid evaporation that occurs … [Read more...] about Water the garden by hand for big savings

Water both the lawn and plants deeply, but infrequently, to encourage deep root growth and save on the water bill. Watering plants and the lawn every day not only wastes water, but it also encourages roots to stay shallow, because they are expecting water tomorrow. Water deeply … [Read more...] about Water deeply, but infrequently