Yard Work Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

Completing yard work should be rewarding, not taxing. That’s why we’ve made a list of yard work hacks to save you time and turn your outdoor chores into something you’re actually looking forward to. Whether you’re gardening, landscaping or just keeping up with the yard work, we’ve got some tips for you.

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Make a Plan

Although it may sound simple, making a plan with a schedule and goals is a great way to hold yourself accountable and monitor your progress. Use this as an opportunity to catalog successes and failures for future reference, and always be willing to learn from past mistakes.

Mulching

Applying a layer of mulch helps your plants retain moisture and suppresses weed growth. While this is primarily beneficial to the health of your plant growth, you’ll save time and resources with less frequent watering and weeding. 

Quick Tip: Laying down sheets of newspaper between plant rows before mulching helps to further benefit water retention and deter weeds. Eventually, the newspaper will decompose and enrich the soil.

Mow to Your Advantage

Shorter grass isn’t always better. Depending on your sun exposure and grass type, taller grass can help to shade the soil and prevent weed growth, promoting healthier grassroots and soil moisture. Follow the link below to browse mowers that can do both. 

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Natural Fertilizers

Composting kitchen scraps and yard waste is an easy and low-cost way to create nutrient-rich compost for your soil. This is an eco-friendly solution to help enrich your soil, reduce your waste, and save you money on store-bought fertilizer. 

DIY Weed Killer

Ditch the chemical weed killer! Simple household ingredients–vinegar, salt and dish soap–make an effective and environmentally friendly weed killer. This is a garden-safe alternative that will certainly reduce weed growth on your property. 

Companion Planting

Certain plants can complement each other’s growth by deterring pests, attracting beneficial insects, or enriching the soil nutrients. Research your specific plants to see which other plants may best benefit their growth. Dividing your garden into zones based on companion plants and water requirements will save you time on maintenance and help maintain optimal soil moisture levels.

Quick Tip: Native Plating refers to the process of growing plants native to your region. These plant species are well-suited to your climate and will typically require less watering and maintenance once established. Additionally, they will help to attract local wildlife including pollinators which will benefit the health of your entire garden. 

Check out our blog: 5 Tips and Tricks for Home Gardening

Drip Irrigation

Installing a drip irrigation system will improve the overall efficiency of your watering maintenance. By delivering water more directly to the plant’s roots, you’ll minimize water waste and save time that you’d have spent hand-watering. 

Invest in the Right Tools

Whether you’re taking on a full landscaping project or just looking to mow your lawn more efficiently, having proper, high-quality tools is instrumental. At Heritage Tractor, we’ve got tools to help implement all of the yard work hacks mentioned above, as well as experts with tips of their own! Here’s a few of our favorites. 

Tractor Implements

John Deere’s tractor implements are highly versatile tools that are built to last. If you’re working on landscaping, consider a Backhoe or a Front Loader. Working on a big fencing project? Check out the Post Hole Digger, with several options to fit your specific needs. For gardening, we suggest a Rotary Tiller along with a Frontier Seeder. 

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Lawn Care Tools

If you’re looking for a lower-cost solution to your gardening and landscaping needs, we’ve still got plenty to offer! Check out our selection of STIHL equipment with several options for your various yard work needs. In addition to Chainsaws, Blowers and Hedge Trimmers, we’ve got plenty of hand tools like Pruning Saws, Splitting Hatchets, Hedge Shears and much more. 

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Visit your local Heritage Tractor to get set up with the tools you need for success with this year’s lawn care. 

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