Yard Cleaning Checklist: Spring is a time of new beginnings and growth. Unfortunately, after a long winter of forced neglect, it’s also time for heavy yard work and landscaping. Trying to bring your yard, trees, bushes, and gorgeous garden back into shape after the harsh winter season may seem impossible. That’s why we’ve broken the work down into ten easy cleanup steps that will leave your yard looking spotless for the summer.

 

Tip #1: Purge your yard of branches and trash

 

The first item on the yard cleaning checklist is to remove all trash from the yard and place it in the trash can. Pick up any sticks and branches that have fallen beneath the weight of the snow, as well as any garbage, pet messes, or other waste. This is also an excellent opportunity to consider if you want to maintain or discard lawn ornaments and decor.

 

 

Tip #2: Rake up leaves and debris

 

Start raking leaves off of your gardens, walkways, and away from the sides of your house or garage with your rake. While raking, you may come across dead weeds and other yard garbage. Remove them and place all of the waste in containers or bags to take to the dump.

 

 

Tip #3: Hose off patios and walkways

 

After a long winter of snow and ice, those hardscapes can get fairly filthy. When everything starts to thaw, muddy water and debris flood onto walkways and patios, making them look dirty. Take out your pressure washer and attack the hard surfaces. Clean paths quickly improve the appearance of your yard.

 

 

 

Tip #4: Trim trees and bushes

 

Trees and bushes provide a lot of beauty to your yard, but they may quickly become an eyesore if they become overgrown. Because they’re still bare and easy to work with, spring is the best time to trim back those beasts. Branches that appear to be dead, hovering over walkways, or encroaching on the space and sunlight of other plants should be pruned.

 

 

 

Tip #5: Prune perennials

 

Spring is the best time to prune perennials in your garden. Cutting back dead stems and leaves, as well as lowering stalk heights, is actually advantageous to the plant, allowing it to grow fuller in the summer while keeping its health. Get your pruning shears out and start pruning these garden favorites.

 

 

 

 

Tip #6: Use an edger to clean up walkways and gardens

 

Your gardens and paths are undoubtedly littered with unkempt and overgrown lines. Grab your edger to clear up the dirt and give your yard a perfect appearance. To maintain neat lines, edge all walkways and garden beds. With a brush or hose, clean away any material that has accumulated.

 

 

 

Tip #7: Examine your lawn

 

Your grass is most likely beginning to sprout new shoots. Take a walk around the yard now that the leaves and other debris have been removed. Take note of any regions that appear to be straining to grow new grass blades or have a lot of dead, discolored spots. You’ll need to seed and fertilize those regions.

 

 

 

 

Tip #8: Seed and fertilize your lawn

 

Start working on your lawn with a rake, fertilizer, and grass seed. Spread seed over the grass first, paying careful attention to the spots you identified during your inspection. To get the seeds into the soil, rake the lawn. Then, according to the package recommendations, add fertilizer. Make sure to water frequently and keep the soil moist so the plants may thrive.

 

 

 

 

Tip #9: Remove the old mulch

 

Mulch is an excellent way to refresh a plant bed. It not only maintains the yard looking neat and tidy, but it also keeps the soil hydrated and weeds at bay. However, before placing the new mulch, you must first remove the old one. You’re putting your plants’ health in danger if you place new mulch over old. Under all those layers, rot can develop, and the soil may become deficient in nutrients. Remove the old mulch with a shovel and a rake first.

 

 

 

Tip #10: Add new mulch

 

After you’ve removed the old mulch, pile in the new mulch. First, make sure any weeds that survived the previous layer are removed so they don’t reappear in the summer. Before mulching, it’s also a good idea to lay down a layer of newspaper or another organic item to suppress weed development.

 

 

 

Tip #11: Rent a Bin

 

When planning your next yard clean up another important yard cleaning checklist includes renting a bin at Premier Site Services. Providing commercial, industrial, and residential waste management and bin renting services throughout British Columbia, we are prepared to help you tackle any size project.

 

Conclusion

 

Warm weather is on the way, and your yard will soon be transformed into a refuge for family leisure, relaxation, and enjoyment. With this quick spring yard cleanup checklist, you can ensure that your outside space is ready for all the excitement.