Do You Have a Lawn? Save Money & Save the Earth with this Product!

Though I live in the suburbs- albeit in a weird commercial/industrial quasi-urban pocket of the suburbs- I am a total nonconformist when it comes to keeping a lawn. I have a front yard full of native plants and wild greenery, and frankly, I’m glad I don’t have a front lawn. BUT the reality is that lawns are aesthetically pleasing to most Americans and they are functional to a certain extent (somewhere for kids to play, somewhere for the dog to roll around, etc).

The two main problems with lawns have traditionally been the huge amount of water and chemicals they require to keep them green and lush, which is why I have done the most to not keep a lawn, but luckily there are now two innovative products from Rachio that solve both of these problems and make lawn care an environmentally-friendly breeze:

Rachio Smart Wireless Sprinkler Controllers: Rachio controllers can cover multiple watering zones and are effortlessly managed through an app. They have weather intelligence meaning they use weather station data and satellite and radar data, so you will never be that person with the sprinklers on during a rainstorm. These controllers can also be integrated with popular smart home brands like Nest, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and more, which is super convenient!

Lawn Champion Natural Fertilizer: Rachio has developed a natural lawn fertilizer chock full of micro algae and other nutrients that is designed to nourish lawns. Best of all, Lawn Champion is safe for pets and kids, which cannot be said of conventional chemical fertilizers. Your family can actually enjoy the lawn and there will be no toxic runoff into our waterways which is a definite win/win!

So now you’re interested but where do you begin? Well, actually, Rachio has simplified everything. They have a handy tool on their website that measures your lawn area via satellite map or you can manually enter the size of your lawn to determine which controller is right for you. You will then be shown a bundle, which includes everything you need to get started: a controller, a 90 day supply of natural lawn treatments, and a 50ft expandable hose to apply the treatments. If you sign up for a lawn treatment subscription, your lawn treatments will be automatically shipped to you and you will be notified via the app when it’s time to apply them.

Everything I’ve learned about Rachio really makes me wish I had a lawn (and that says A LOT coming from a lawn grump like me!). I will definitely recommend these products to my friends and family because Rachio is at the forefront of smart lawn management and they really have thought of everything. Their website offers a helpful support area with easy to follow videos as well as a handy search tool to find a local Rachio Pro in your area if you don’t want to DIY. Also, many cities are now offering rebates for installing a Rachio watering system. You can look up your zip code on the Rachio website to find rebates in your area. Start saving money and save the earth in the process, what a sweet deal!