Keep Your Property in Top Shape Year Round

February 22, 2016 By Rowland Leave a Comment

Boost your home’s curb appeal and improve the livability of your property with these helpful tips.

In the spring:

Fertile the lawn and plants
Clean your outdoor furniture
Service your lawn mower
Prepare your garden beds and plant colorful flowers
Trim and prune shrubs and trees
Move potted plants outside
Mow the lawn
Sweep decks and patios

In the summer:

Plant flowers and vegetables
Mow the lawn
Weed your garden, lawn and flower beds
Seep decks and patios

In the fall:

Rack your leaves and clear branches and other debris
Put away your lawn mower, and perform maintenance on your snow blower
Cover temperature sensitive shrubs and put mulch in the garden
Bring weather-sensitive potted plants inside
Drain outdoor spigots and put hoses away
Repair cracks in your driveway to prevent damage
Sweep decks and patios

In the winter:

Clear walkways and driveway of snow
Salt or sand walkways and stairs
Find and remove icicles
Remove snow from roof

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Keep Your Property in Top Shape Year Round

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