A green lawn transformed into a lush vegetable garden

Smart Lawn Guide

Grow food, not just grass

Smart Lawn Guide

Your resource for turning your lawn into a self-sufficient homestead—learn to plant veggies, herbs, and more for a sustainable garden.

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Assessing Your Property & Microclimates

Learn to evaluate sun exposure, soil types, and topography to map microclimates and create a customized garden plan that thrives in your space.

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Understanding Climate & USDA Hardiness Zones

Discover how to interpret USDA zones, seasonal patterns, and local climate data to select crops and schedule planting for optimal growth in your region.

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Building Soil Health & Fertility

Master techniques like soil testing, composting, and amending to enrich soil structure and nutrients, fostering healthy root development and robust plants.

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Selecting Crops & Plant Varieties

Explore strategies for choosing vegetables, herbs, and fruits suited to your zone, space, and skill level, including heirloom and high-yield varieties.

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Implementing Efficient Irrigation & Watering

Implement drip systems, rainwater harvesting, and watering schedules to conserve resources while ensuring consistent moisture for thriving garden beds.

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Encouraging Pollinators & Beneficial Insects

Create habitats for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects through flowering borders, nesting sites, and organic practices to boost pollination.

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Raising Chickens & Small Livestock

Learn humane, space-efficient practices for raising chickens, ducks, rabbits, and other small livestock to fertilize soil, control pests, and provide fresh produce.

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Designing a Balanced Ecosystem

Balance plant diversity, companion planting, and natural pest management to create a resilient, low-maintenance ecosystem that supports itself.

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Harvesting, Preservation & Sustainable Practices

Master harvest timing, canning, drying, and storage methods along with crop rotation and cover cropping to sustain your homestead year-round.

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Meet Your Personal Garden AI Assistant

Chat with our Custom AI about your property, USDA zone, and goals to get tailored advice on transforming your lawn into a thriving, self-sufficient garden.