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Put down that weed wacker and back away from the lawn mower. Turns out less work equals a more beautiful yard. Don't believe me? Check out these laid-back lawn care tips. 
Lazy Lawn Care Secret #1: Mow Less Often
Bookmark this as your pass the next time the dreaded lawn care chore comes up on your to-do list. Keeping grass a little bit on the taller side (about 3", according to organic lawn care experts) improves soil's moisture retention. Plus, the taller blades shade soil and block weeds like crabgrass from getting their share of sun.
Lazy Lawn Care Secret #2: Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn
Yeah, the idea of raking during warm months doesn't appeal to us either. So instead of whisking away those grass clippings, leave them on the lawn. They'll break down and return nutrients to the soil, saving you the extra work of fertilizing.
Lazy Lawn Care Secret #3: Water When You Wake Up
Timing this task to the early morning hours prevents the almost-instant evaporation that happens as you water during high-sun hours. And if you procrastinated until evening, the moisture will attract bacteria and insects. Another benefit to morning watering: It trains the grass to maximize efficiency of the water used, so your lawn will become more drought-resistant over time.
Lazy Lawn Care Secret #4: And While We're At It, Water Less Often
As the temperate climbs, so does the temptation to drench the grass with water multiple times a day. Don't do it. The top layer of grass will stay soaked, but the water won't get to the roots. So, bust out the hose three times a week, not every day. (And if you get hit by rainstorms resulting in an inch of water or more, you won't have to water at all that week.)
Lazy Lawn Care Secret #5: Prevent Weeds Now
No one's idea of a good time is to hunch over their grass, pulling out weeds. One way to save yourself that hassle is to apply pre-emergent weed control ASAP. The stuff prevents weeds from germinating in the first place. (You will have to reapply it in three months though, but that's not too terrible.)
Want more lawn care tips for your best yard ever? Check out...
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