Automating household chores is becoming more common in 2025, as new technology and services make it easier for homeowners to manage their properties. Many daily tasks such as mowing the lawn, cleaning, watering plants, and pool maintenance can now be automated or outsourced using a range of apps and smart devices.
GreenPal is one example of a platform that connects users with local providers for regular lawn care. The service matches homeowners with professionals who handle mowing and trimming on a weekly basis, ensuring consistency without requiring homeowners to reschedule appointments. In addition to GreenPal, robotic mowers equipped with GPS technology can autonomously map and cut lawns while charging themselves as needed. Sensors placed in the yard monitor soil health and alert users about potential issues before they worsen.
Landscaping has also become easier through automation. Tools like mulch-blowing trucks spread materials quickly, while drones are being tested for tree and hedge trimming in hard-to-reach areas. Automated irrigation systems connected to weather stations deliver precise amounts of water to new plantings.
Outdoor systems such as AI-powered sprinkler controllers adjust watering based on rainfall data and local restrictions, reducing waste. Soil moisture probes provide real-time feedback via mobile apps so only necessary watering occurs. Outdoor lighting systems can now be managed from a single app that controls energy use and security features.
For pool owners, several apps simplify maintenance by tracking chemical levels, providing treatment recommendations, scheduling cleanings, or even automating cleaning tasks using robotic devices controlled by smartphone applications.
Cleaning routines inside the home are also streamlined through various apps that help schedule chores or outsource them entirely. Devices like robot vacuums recognize clutter and send updates directly to smartphones; modern laundry appliances measure detergent automatically; subscription linen services deliver fresh sheets regularly; countertop hydroponic gardens automate herb growth; smart kitchen appliances adjust cooking times automatically; self-sealing trash cans replace bags themselves; pet feeders track nutrition; grocery deliveries stay cool until picked up.
A number of management platforms let users coordinate everything from one place—booking cleaning crews with Handy, organizing receipts with HomeZada, handling pool upkeep through PoolZoom or America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP), booking handyman repairs via SERVIZ, or arranging pet care through Rover.
“Household chores aren’t going away, but the need to spend hours on them is. New tools, smarter systems, and platforms like GreenPal are making it easier than ever to automate everything from mowing to meal prep,” according to the release.
The guide suggests starting automation outdoors using GreenPal’s service as an entry point into simplifying home care routines in 2025.