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If weed such as crabgrass crowd out your grass, attack this spring. Wait until the dandelions bloom; then spread a "weed-and-feed" mix, available at garden shops. Most of these weed killers are inorganic, but some organic mixes are now available as well. There are two types--wet and dry mix. Both work well.
Planting a Tree can save you money Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a typical household's energy for heating and cooling. Computer models predict that just three trees, properly placed around the house, can save an average household between $100 and $250 in heating and cooling energy costs annually. During the summer months, the most effective way to keep your home cool is to prevent the heat from building up in the first place. A primary source of heat buildup is sunlight absorbed by your home's roof, walls, and windows. Dark-colored home exteriors absorb 70% to 90% of the radiant energy from the sun that strikes the home's surfaces. Some of this absorbed energy is then transferred into your home by way of conduction, resulting in heat gain inside the house. In contrast, light-colored surfaces effectively reflect most of the heat away from your home. Landscaping can also help block and absorb the sun's energy to help decrease heat buildup in your home by providing shade and evaporative cooling. Shading and evaporative cooling from trees can reduce the air temperature around your home. Studies conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found summer daytime air temperatures to be 3° to 6°F cooler in tree-shaded neighborhoods than in treeless areas. The energy-conserving landscape strategies you should use for your home depend on the type of climate in which you live.
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Extra nutrients for your lawn. Don't throw away the clippings after you mow. Clippings less than an inch long will decompose quickly and return their nutrients to the soil. They also add organic matter to lawn areas. Grass-cycling does not cause thatch build-up — poor watering practices cause thatch problems. 
Landscaping is a natural and beautiful way to keep your home more comfortable and reduce your energy bills. In addition to adding aesthetic value and environmental quality to your home, a well-placed tree, shrub, or vine can deliver effective shade, act as a windbreak, and reduce overall energy bills.