The Cost Of Spring Lawn Maintainance
Posted April 23, 2008 by Chuck
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I think I am ready to officially declare it spring here in New York. With that, it means its time to do all the summer outdoor maintenance that comes with owning a house. For me, this means:
- Changing the oil and sharpening the blades on my lawnmowers.
- Fertilizing the lawn.
- Repainting areas needing attention.
- Pest control around the house
Pilgrimage to Home Depot
Of course, all this costs money. I went to Home Depot this weekend to purchase all the various things I needed to accomplish my tasks since its close to my house and I had a 10% coupon. Even with that the cost still added up to over $100.
And that’s not the end of the outdoor activities. We will purchase some flowers around Memorial Day for the yard, possibly sealcoat the driveway, and since we have a pool that is another big expense. The joys of home ownership I guess.
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Ain’t spring great? I became anti-lawn years ago. We have some lawn of course, but mostly we have perennial plantings and naturalized areas, and this year a vegetable garden too. The naturalized areas form a screen that’s more private and attractive than a stockade fence, and it all keeps our maintenance and chemical use to a minimum. But if you have kids, yeah, you need a lawn. Enjoy your weekend!
It’s money spent, sure, but in my mind, it’s money well-spent. Money that feels better to say goodbye too (at least for me).