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8 Tech Tips to Make Lawn Care Stress Free

Squeezing in the time to care for your yard is tough. Use these smart high-tech solutions to help make lawn care fast and easy.
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GreenPal

If you want neatly trimmed grass, but don't have the time, download a picture of your lawn with GreenPal app, and it will recommend professionals in your area and their prices.

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Parrot Flower Power

Plant a Parrot Flower Power device next to your perennials and indoor plants, and you'll get alerts on your smartphone when it needs more sun, water or food.

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Rachio

This smart device controls your entire in-ground sprinkler system via the Rachio app. When you're on vacation and a storm or a heat wave hits back home, you can still take command of the watering from wherever you are.

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SproutRobot

Do you want to grow your groceries? Enter your ZIP code, and this app will tell you exactly what to plant and when. Now, you'll know when to uproot those tomatoes and start planting potatoes.

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