I have over an acre of lawn & handle each section differently to save money, the ‘party zone’ gets increased attention
A LAWN care fan has shared how they take care of their large yard.
A section technique helps them save money while giving their yard adequate attention.
Redditor Can’t_all_be_zingers shared the gardening tip in a viral post.
They explained that while caring for their acre-long yard can be difficult, a divide-and-conquer method helps them manage.
“I handle sections differently,” they said.
They revealed that they split the yard into three sections, all receiving different amounts of care and attention.
“Roughly the 1/3 near house (the party zone) get increased attention and treatment,” they said.
One-third of the yard is reserved for lower maintenance plants that receive seeding but not treatments.
The last third is free to wild out on its own.
“One-third we are letting go full-on pollinator meadow with no treatment,” they said.
The simple method saves them time, effort, and money on materials.
Another gardening fan with a two-acre yard agreed that their technique is the way to go.
“I have 2 acres, and this is exactly what I do,” they said.
“The area directly surrounding the house gets 5x the attention the outer field does.
“Then I have a 1/4 acre in a lower wetland area that’s completely wild, and I found a doe raising her new fawn there last year.
“I let dandelions and clover grow everywhere; they don’t bother me.”
How to get rid of weeds
Tony Williams is the Estate Manager at Mount Ephraim Country House & Gardens in the UK.
He revealed to The U.S. Sun the best organic remedies for getting rid of weeds.
Two ingredient mix: “Mix four liters of vinegar, 250 grams of salt, and a tablespoon of soap for a potent weed killer,” he said.
Lemon juice: “Whether freshly squeezed or from a bottle, lemon juice is a simple, natural herbicide,” he revealed.
Boiling water: “Pouring boiling water on weeds can kill them instantly without harming nearby plants,” he said.
Diluted rubbing alcohol: “Spray this solution on weeds to induce water loss and effectively kill them,” he said.
Hand-picking: “Focus on removing them early, especially notorious ones like dandelions, to prevent seeds from scattering,” he said.
Some even shared seed recommendations that flourish in the wild.
One viewer recommended Prairie Moon seeds for a mix of flowers and grasses.
“Just check the list of species to make sure it is native to your area,” they said.