Household chores that are a waste of time

You’ll save time – and your garden will benefit – if you cut the grass 
every other week instead. That’s because bees feed on the wildflowers that flourish in a less manicured lawn and then buzz off to pollinate the flowers and other plants in your garden. Another good reason to mow less often: too-short grass tends to dry out and turn brown, which can lead to extra watering. Mow grass to a height of about 10cm say the experts at Consumer Reports. Also, grass grows fastest in late spring and early summer, says Family Handyman turf pro Joe Churchill, so skip fertilising then.

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Source: RD.com