With less time on their hands, homeowners are trading in perfectly manicured lawns for lower maintenance options. Take a look at some of the ways you can cut back on the amount of time you spend maintaining your lawn and landscaping...

 

Less Lawn

Many homeowners are moving toward designs that feature less lawn. Lawn care is expensive, and outdoor entertainment doesn't necessarily require grass. That doesn't mean that you should tear up your lawn to make way for blacktop or rocks! Instead, consider planting more trees, creating more planting beds, opting for patios, or taking other steps to reduce you lawn size.

Native Plants

More and more lawn is being replaced by perennials and shrubs -- especially drought-tolerant, native shrubs and plants that add curb appeal and eco-friendliness while cutting down on maintenance. This approach reduces the amount of grass to be mowed and minimizes the need for watering.

Could you and your family benefit from low maintenance landscaping? Learn how