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How to Maintain and Have a Nice Lawn on a DIY Budget
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items I did not realize how expensive having a grass lawn was until we purchased our home. Over the past few years, we've tried several different things. This list features inexpensive and time-saving tips that work for us. We live in Minnesota, so keep th...
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Weed Control
Bushes, Trees, Shrubs and Plant Care
Lawn Equipment
Lawn Decor
Weed Control
The #1 area to focus on for a nicer looking lawn is weed control. When the weeds take over, it looks terrible. Pull weeds by hand weekly to stay (mostly) on top of it so you can avoid having to buy expensive chemicals.
Getting a good handle on weeds is my #1 recommendation for anyone. Even with trying to control them, during some points of the summer season, it seems like new ones pop up hourly! First, you need to learn to identify weeds. Creeping Charlie is awful....
Know Your Weeds! - Weed Identification Guide
This how-to list goes a little overboard with even getting into stretching prior to weed pulling! 😅 The main thing is to pull the entire weed - what's above ground and the root. The root is key, then this weed will be gone. If you don't get the root...
How to Pull Weeds (with Pictures)
I always thought this weed puller tool was a joke, until I got one last summer. It has been a game changer. It helps me pull more weeds with their roots out MUCH easier than just using my hand or even a little hand garden shovel. Dandelions stand no ...
Weed Puller Tool
You're going to need a bucket to carry around with you around the yard to throw the weeds you pulled in. A gallon ice cream pail is perfect. This one is fancy!
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Grab a Bucket
Bushes, Trees, Shrubs and Plant Care
A large part of the lawn appearance overall is caring for the bushes, trees, and plants that you have.
It's important to learn some basics on how to take care of bushes, trees and shrubs. This article does a great job at explaining pruning and best times of the year to trim...and so much more information!
Tree and Shrub Care
Get to know the plants in your yard! This app is super handy. Not only does it help to identify the plant, but provides care tips!
Free Plant Identifier and Plant Care App - Plantora
This web page shows basic care for outdoor plants. I also suggest getting to know what plants you do have as they all have specific care needs.
Outdoor Plant Care
I use this pruner A LOT! It helps me cut off dead flower stems and random small branches on bushes and trees. It's so easy to use and lasts a long time. It's so helpful, I typically carry it with me when I am doing my weekly weed pull.
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Pruning Shears
My hedge sheers tool gets a massive workout every fall. It makes cutting hostas and other plants/bushes to the ground a breeze. It's also helpful throughout the summer for shaping bushes and shrubs. It's definitely a must-have as it's got so many use...
Hedge Shears Bush Trimmer
I am always surprised at the size of branches I'm able to cut through with this lopper cutting tool! This yard tool is so handy, especially if you have bushes and trees in your yard. We use this one throughout the spring, summer and fall. It helped u...
Loppers Tree Trimming Branch Cutter
Lawn Equipment
Maintaining a yard, even on a DIY budget, does require a couple larger purchases (mostly the lawn mower). However, it's MUCH cheaper than hiring out yard work, especially in the long run.
An electric lawn mower, leaf blower and other yard tools are so worth it! We have three batteries which last us a long time. We even have the chainsaw and hedger in this brand and have no complaints.
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Electric Cordless Yard Tools
A fertilizer and seed spreader is important to have. We typically use fertilizer a few times throughout the year. This spreader is also helpful for spreading grass seeds.
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Turf Spreader for Grass Seed and Fertilizer
Lawn Decor
Now for the fun stuff: lawn decor. We have kids and neighborhood kids that run through our yard, so I aim for items that are durable and inexpensive. I have zero complaints of the kids enjoying the outdoors, I just have to be more thoughtful on what ...
I love these solar lights on our tree trunks! They work so well and add so much to your yard at night. I just use them spring through fall and bring them inside the garage in the winter.
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Solar String Lights Outdoor
It took me a while to figure out a bird bath that was inexpensive and that kids wouldn't break or get into....and this one is the perfect fit! I'd caution using as a bird feeder....other critters would eat all your bird food super fast!
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Hanging Bird Bath & Feeder Tray
These solar lights look good in the day and night! They are so pretty and one of my favorites. They last 3-4 years than need replacing, which I do because I adore them so much.
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Solar Outdoor Lily Flower Lights
These solar lights are absolutely fantastic to have around your front steps or a pathway. I like that they are flush with the ground, so they aren't an eye sore. They are easy to place and enjoy.
INCX 12 Pack Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof