Lawns, Part 1: Selection and Prep

Lawns are less expensive to install initially, but properly installed beds are less expensive to maintain.
Lawns, Part 1: Selection and Prep
Lawns are best for areas that will be used actively by humans or pets. Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock
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If you’re thinking about installing a new lawn or renovating an old one, it is crucial to prepare both your property and your budget.

If it is possible in the initial budget, try to put as much of your property into landscape beds and as little into lawn as you can. Lawns are less expensive to install initially, but properly installed beds are less expensive to maintain. Lawns are best for areas that will be used actively by humans or pets.

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