This post is sponsored by TruGreen

Our Lawn needed a lifeline After years of planning our backyard makeover, we finally have decided to take the leap—and we usually DIY everything so that’s obviously what we’re doing, right? Actually, for a lot of this renovation we have decided to hire experts, starting with lawn care. #TruGreenPartner When we first started thinking about a backyard makeover, I had this vision of lush green grass under my feet, kids running around barefoot, and a space that felt more like an outdoor living room than a patchy yard. But let’s be real—lawn care has never been my strong suit. Between work, the kids, and, well, life, our backyard was more of a “maybe next year” project for way too many years. Enter TruGreen, the experts who take your yard from “meh” to magical without you lifting a finger.

1. Why we needed help I love a good DIY project. But lawn care? We’ve tried and failed so that’s where I draw the line. There’s just so much science and strategy involved, and frankly, Steve and I don’t have the time (or patience) to figure it all out. TruGreen came in like the superheroes of lawn care. They offer tailored plans that take into account your region, soil type, and even the kind of grass you have. It’s all backed by science, and the best part? They take care of the hard stuff so you can enjoy the results.

2. Our Lawn Issues: Where We Started Let me paint a picture for you of what we’ve been dealing with: patchy grass, horrible weeds, and bare spots that refused to cooperate no matter how much water we poured on them. It was not the backyard of my dreams. TruGreen started with a full assessment, pinpointing all the issues and creating a game plan to bring our lawn back to life.

3. The TruGreen Process: Here’s where the magic happens:

• Aeration: They loosen up our compacted soil to encourage thicker, healthier grass.
• Weed Control: Say goodbye to dandelions and crabgrass! TruGreen’s targeted treatments tackle our weeds head-on and help prevent more.
• Fertilization: They give our lawn the nutrients it desperately needs.

What I love most is how tailored everything is. TruGreen doesn’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. They customize their plans based on what your yard needs and the climate in your area so what the do to my lawn in Texas is completely different than Colorado.

4. What’s Next for Our Backyard Now that we’re getting the lawn on the right track, I can finally focus on the fun stuff:

• The Plunge pool is being installed shortly.
• Building a deck around the pool and adding spartan juniper trees at the end of the pool.
• Adding more landscaping and turf in the play area.

Having a healthy lawn is the foundation for everything, and TruGreen has made that possible for us.

5. Why TruGreen Is Worth It If you’re like me and lawn care feels overwhelming or just plain frustrating, TruGreen is a game-changer. They handle the science, the strategy, and the heavy lifting. All you have to do is water and mow. It’s like having a personal lawn care team on speed dial. Now Steve has more of his weekend time back.

6. Ready to Love Your Lawn Again? Our backyard is still a work in progress and big things coming soon. Because of TruGreen, we’re finally moving in the right direction. If you’ve been putting off lawn care or don’t know where to start, trust me—this is your sign. Take the leap, and let the experts handle it.

The Dream is in Progress Creating a backyard you love takes time, but TruGreen has made the process so much easier. I’m already picturing summer evenings out here, enjoying the lawn we’ve always wanted. Stay tuned as I share more updates on our backyard transformation, and let me know if you’ve got any questions about working with TruGreen. I’d love to hear about your lawn dreams too!

Chat soon xoxo Ruth