Spring is Coming: Tips for Backyard Cleaning

At last – you've been waiting all winter, and finally spring is coming. The snow is melting, your garden beds are back, and you can almost taste the burgers you're going to grill in backyard parties this spring and summer. Not quite so fast! Once winter is over, there are a few backyard cleaning tasks you need to do in order to prepare for the summer. Here's what homeowners should plan to do on the earliest clear, warm day to ensure their yards are prepared for the spring season.

1. Get rid of winter debris.
In most backyards, there will be at least some winter debris such as fallen tree branches from snowstorms, litter or dog feces, and dead leaves or perennials. Remove all the debris you can, trim back dead plant matter, and make up for any winter preparation you missed out on doing now. If there's litter in your yard, watch out for broken glass and bring a garbage bag outside to handle it all.

2. Tree Maintenance.

Winter can be hard on your trees and it’s while you’re bound to lose some very few years it’s important that when spring comes that you’re doing everything you can to ensure that your trees are in the best shape for a healthy summer. While most spring cleaning jobs can be done by the homeowner, with trees it’s best to leave it to the professionals. A tree service company local to your area know’s the types of trees in the region, diseases that are going around and they have all of the equipment to maintain your trees without causing a significant amount of damage to your property or the tree itself.

3. Rake the lawn.
Even if you removed most of the leaves before the first snowfall, your lawn can still benefit from a good raking. You can remove pinecones and any small debris you missed, stray leaves, and dead grass. It will help control the buildup of thatch, and you'll see any particularly bare spots of lawn that might need to be reseeded or replaced with fresh sod.

4. Clean up your garden beds.
Once your lawns are tidy, it's time to turn to garden beds. Make sure they're clear of clutter, too, and snip off dead leaves, stalks, and branches from perennials. Keep your scissors and pruners nearby for tight corners or large jobs, and be careful not to prune yourself. Check up on the best time to prune the shrubs, trees, and bushes in your yard – if it's now, go ahead and get started. As soon as perennials start pushing up, remove the mulch and divide them if necessary.

5. Fertilize and plant.
If you need to get new lawns started or add new plants and it's after the last frost date, now's the time. Look up each plant's requirements for fertilizer and make sure your favorite shrubs have enough to eat. You may want to look at starting new garden beds now if you've been thinking about it and the ground isn't frozen.

6. Clean out your shed.
Don't forget to take the time to clean out your shed or garage. It's a frustrating job that nobody likes doing, but you'll use your shed much more if everything is tidy and in its own place. Now is the easiest time to get rid of things you don't need by donating or throwing them away. You can toss any cracked sleds or snow shovels now and get a good deal on new ones.

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