I'm really not into yard work and find it hard to motivate myself to do anything with my yard. I'd love for it to look nice without putting in a ton of effort. Are there any effective options out there for someone like me?
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Have you thought about creating a dry garden? It's just rock beds with some plants and a dry creek, which means way less work! You basically just tidy up the leaves in the fall. It's becoming popular around here; you wouldn't believe how many neighbors have done it lately. Plus, there’s zero lawn to mow!
One option is to hire someone to handle the mowing and maintenance for you. I pay about $140 a month for twice-weekly mowing. It saves me from spending my whole weekend working on it. You might also consider setting up automatic drip irrigation, which you can do yourself in a day. Just check occasionally for leaks. Stick to native plants that thrive in your area since they require less watering and care. Annual mulching is a good plan too—just look at it as a workout! Regular, tiny efforts like weeding or trimming once a month can keep everything manageable without overwhelming you.
That sounds super manageable! Native plants are definitely the way to go for less maintenance, and I love how it benefits the environment too!
I've had great success with native gardening. It does take some patience upfront, but once it's established, I mostly just check in on it once a month. You get all kinds of wildlife visiting, which is a bonus! If you're upfront about your initial investment, it can really turn into a low-maintenance paradise.
That sounds like an interesting idea! I bet it looks really nice too, and it would save a lot of hassle.