A yard is something many homeowners have, but only some induce pride. The arduous process of maintaining a healthy yard can cause some homeowners frustration and shame.

It takes a lot of work to improve the health of your yard, but with time, effort, and education, you can do it!

Stay Attentive

While you may want your yard to maintain itself—removing its weeds and growing healthily of its own volition—this belief will only leave your yard dead and overrun with weeds. Maintaining a healthy and beautiful yard requires human intervention and a lot of it.

Unfortunately, you can’t stay in your yard 24/7, constantly monitoring every blade of grass. However, you can check on the weather regularly, go out and see if anything looks out of the ordinary, and track your progress. 

For example, you could experiment with a new type of mulch to help your plants grow and track their progress. You can see what is working and what you need to change if things aren’t progressing.

Invest In Quality Equipment

Additionally, being passionate and present regarding your yard maintenance requires using the right tools. A good lawnmower cuts grass in a way that allows it to stay healthy, quality mulch and fertilizer help grow your plants, and a good pond liner keeps your water from eroding the surrounding soil.

Unfortunately, finding quality equipment isn’t easy. For example, finding the best material for pond liners can be tricky as there are many options to choose from. Each pond is different and depending on your needs, you’ll likely end up choosing between:

• Reinforced polyethylene (RPE)
• Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM)
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Some are cheaper, whereas others may be more expensive, durable, and better for the water. Finding the right equipment for your pond and yard is important for a consistently healthy yard!

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Change How You Water

One method that many expert homeowners and gardeners use for their yards is changing how they water them. Most homeowners have a sprinkler system that waters their grass frequently but not very deeply. This strategy hurts your yard in the long run.

The better alternative is to water your lawn deeply and less often. When you water your grass infrequently, the roots grow deeper into the soil to absorb as much water as possible. Grass and plants with deeper roots are more capable of surviving droughts and hot weather.

Use our advice to improve the health of your yard, turning it into a beautiful oasis of green! However, it’s important to mention that sometimes, despite the amount of time and work you’ve put into your yard, it may not pan out. In this case, consult with a professional landscaper who can turn your yard into something you can be proud of again!