speaking of taxing, lawn care can be quite taxing, LOL
I stressed over the lawn care for so many years that I just almost gave up. But I decided last year that I would work really hard and make a go of a thicker and more healthy lawn. I did this by adding the right lawn fertilizers. You see, if you time them out and get them done on a good lawn treatment schedule, then it will work out and the lawn will respond.
I have been extremely happy with what I have accomplished. my grass is so super thick and dark green right now!
I mow the lawn at the proper height also and that is one of the more important aspects to having a nice lawn and yard.
Now I certainly hope that you all will work hard on your grass as well. Lawn care is so much cooler than you can think.