There’s a way to have a lush lawn without lifting a finger – here’s the secret

May 2, 2025

The Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Lush Lawn (Without Getting Dirty)

If you can scroll your phone, you can have a lush backyard — technology and timing can do your gardening for you

“I want a pretty lawn, but I don’t want to spend my weekends sweating over it.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not lazy — you're just smart. The truth is, the greenest lawns aren’t always the ones dug, mowed, and fertilised by hand. These days, they’re planned, timed, and backed by clever tools that do the heavy lifting for you.

Let’s bust the myth that a beautiful garden requires blood, sweat, and blisters. Instead, here’s how you can sit back, sip your coffee, and still enjoy a lush, envy-worthy patch of green.

Step One: Pick the Right Lawn Variety (So It Basically Grows Itself)

Most people start with grass, which honestly sounds logical — but not all lawns are created equal. Choosing a grass that suits your climate, sun, and soil conditions is the quiet powerhouse move that sets you up for serious long-term ease. Think low-mow, drought-tolerant grasses that don’t throw tantrums if you skip a feed or two.

Kikuyu: Fast-growing and super hardy, perfect if you like green coverage and low drama.
Buffalo: Soft underfoot and incredible in shade — ideal for backyards with trees or fences.
Couch: Loves the sun and bounces back fast after play or pets.

Pro tip: Talk to someone local (who actually knows the soil in your area) before you sow. You could save yourself years of “why won’t this grow?” frustration.

Step Two: Use a Timed Sprinkler and Quit Guessing

This right here is the lazy gardener’s best friend — a programmable sprinkler. Set it and forget it. Your lawn gets the water it needs without you lifting a hose.

“If it’s dying, it’s probably thirsty or overwatered.”
— Every garden expert ever

Most grass needs about 20–30 minutes of watering a couple times a week (adjust depending on the season), early morning is best. Set your irrigation to go off at sunrise and suddenly, you’re winning at lawn care before you even get out of bed.

Step Three: Fertilise Smarter, Not Harder

No one wants to play chemist with fertilisers. That’s why slow-release lawn feeds are a miracle. These clever little granules feed your grass over months, not days — meaning you only need to apply it a few times a year. Once in early spring. Once in autumn. You’re done.

Feeling fancy? There are also hose-on liquid feeds that connect directly to your garden tap and spray evenly across your lawn. Too easy.

Step Four: Weed Control Without the Meltdown

Let’s be blunt. If there’s one thing that can break your lawn dreams, it’s weeds. But don’t panic — you can stay mostly weed-free without spending your Sunday on your knees pulling them out one by one.

Look for ready-to-use weed and feed sprays. These give your lawn what it needs while quietly kicking dandelions to the curb. Read the label, follow the instructions, and never use more than you need. The wrong dose can do more harm than good.

Step Five: Mow Less, Brag More

Trick to mowing less? Just don’t cut it too short. It sounds backwards, but longer blades of grass shade out weeds and help the lawn retain moisture. Bonus: It makes your lawn feel lush and soft underfoot — kind of like nature’s carpet.

Electric mowers are quieter, easier to store, and perfect for smaller backyards. If you really want to go full luxury, consider a robotic mower. That’s right — a garden Roomba. They exist, and they’re glorious.

Old Way: Hard Work, Dead Spots, Frustration

New Way: Right Products, Good Advice, Sweet Green Bliss

We need to stop treating lawn care like an unpaid apprenticeship. If you’ve got a patch of dirt and a little bit of guidance, you can grow something beautiful. Especially when the tools and solutions are made with people like you — curious, willing, and maybe just a bit overwhelmed — in mind.

At Strath, we see so many gardeners walk in unsure and walk out inspired. Why? Because once you’re shown how surprisingly simple lawn love can be, you realise gardening isn’t about effort — it’s about approach.

Let’s Recap (Because You’ve Got Things to Do)

Pick a lawn variety that suits your space instead of battling nature
Use a timed sprinkler and water while you sleep
Fertilise seasonally with slow-release goodness
Choose targeted weed control that works while you relax
Keep your grass a smidge longer — and mow when you feel like it

None of this is rocket science. It’s lawn science made simple. And once it’s running like clockwork, all you really have to do is admire it. Maybe barefoot, with a cuppa in hand.

You deserve the kind of backyard that makes people say, “Wow — how do you keep it looking so good?” And you? You just smile and say, “Oh, you know. I’ve got my tricks.”

Your lawn. Your rules. Minimal effort. Maximum chill.

Happy growing,

Candeece