A beautiful yard can say a great deal about the neighborhood, the home and even the individuals that live there. Remember the last time you passed a house with a brown and dead yard? Boy, did it make a first impression. Fortunately, lawn care doesn’t require as much of an effort as you’d think, especially after the initial weeding and clean-up. There are ways to keep maintenance low and still have an incredible yard to host barbeques, garden parties, and children’s playdates in.

Sure, there are some benefits to knowing a little bit about lawn care for basic upkeep, but unless you work as a professional landscaper or horticulturist, extensive knowledge just won’t be necessary, and will in fact bog you down. If you visit a specialist or a local supply store, they’ll tell you that an efficient irrigation system will do a great job helping with hydration during the …