Why My ‘Low-Maintenance’ Yard Is a Lie
Opening: "I was promised a ‘set it and forget it’ yard. Instead, I got a part-time job I didn’t apply for."
The Problem: I fell for those Instagram lawns that look perfect with zero effort. Lies. My “low-maintenance” gravel area grows weeds like it’s a competition, and my succulents drowned in last week’s rain.
The Discovery: Fiorello’s Service Areas page (link) casually mentioned they design for actual low-effort yards. Think: drip irrigation, mulch that doesn’t wash away, and plants that survive NJ’s mood swings.
Takeaways:
“Low-maintenance” doesn’t mean “no-maintenance.”
Automatic irrigation might be worth the splurge.
Fake grass is tempting, but I’d miss the smell of real dirt.
Closing: "New plan: Cover everything in moss and call it ‘an aesthetic.’"