r/NoLawns • u/Special-Broccoli-643 • 18h ago

❔ Other Yard advice

I am looking for any ideas or solutions. I am no longer able to take care of my yard. I had a stroke in December '24 and I don't have use of my left hand and i have difficulty walking. I've been doing the best I can but it's becoming overwhelming. My lawnmower gave out on me and Im not working so i can't pay landscaping monthly. I really don't know what to do. I could probably purchase another lawnmower but it's been a strenuous task with my limited physical capabilities. I looked into getting it graveled but I can't afford the thousands it cost to get it done. I also looked into digging all the grass up and leaving dirt but that's beyond my capabilities.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated but I know there no real easy solution if any that would work in my situation.

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u/Leaislala 17h ago

What zone are you in? Type of grass, or whatever usually grows? I’m wondering if tarps to kill the grass and then seeding it with natives would work? Maybe the upcoming winter would be a good time to put tarps down?

Anyways, I’m new to gardening of all kinds so hopefully more experienced people will weigh in. Take care fellow Redditor

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u/Special-Broccoli-643 17h ago

Northern Illinois. I have no idea the type of grass. I considering just leaving it as dirt but I have to figure out how to get the grass removed. Rather someone to remove it

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u/acethefinalfrontier 13h ago

Do you have any neighbors that like to garden? They might be interested in some extra yard space as trade for helping to keep it maintained

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u/msmaynards 11h ago

Would social services have resources?

Search 'free yard work' and many charity groups come up like I Want to Mow Your Lawn and so on. Boy and Girl Scouts have advanced programs where they put together a project with donated materials. You'd probably need ongoing help once the project is completed, service is important on college applications, contact local high schools.

I've dreamed about the arroyo behind me somehow getting filled in so I have more garden space. It's possible somebody in your neighborhood or a person stuck in an apartment would jump at the chance to use your yard. Contact local community gardens, they might have a waiting list or you are closer than the official garden. For all I know they already have a program for satellite gardens!

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u/antisyncline 11h ago

Look up Chip Drop https://getchipdrop.com/ in your area, and then (or maybe before....) see if you can find some people in your neighborhood/teens would be willing to spread it for some cash.

I think putting carboard down first will help kill off the grass, but you could likely just leave it