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How To Maintain Your Yard

Your yard is an important part of your home, but in the busyness of life, it can sometimes get neglected. You mow your lawn, of course, but you might procrastinate about other important maintenance tasks.

Your Trees and Bushes

If they aren’t trimmed regularly, your trees and bushes can end up looking overgrown and even cease to thrive. Cut away broken and dead limbs. Prune and shape bushes. Inspect your plants for harmful insects, and examine the overall health of your trees and bushes. If anything looks strange or suspicious, call in a professional for an expert opinion.

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Your Fences

You might not even look at your fences very often, for they are just part of your landscape. Therefore, you may not notice if they need painting or repairs. As part of your yard maintenance, take a good look at your fences. If they are wood, consider adding a coat of paint, and patch or replace broken areas. If they are chain links, fix broken links and bend twisted ones back into place. Sand away rust spots, too, and apply a coat of rust protection.

Your Sprinklers

If you have a sprinkler system in your yard, this, too, requires regular maintenance. Check your sprinkler system for clogs, leaks and obstructions, and make sure that sprinklers are aimed properly to avoid wasteful run-off. If your sprinklers are not working well or if you are having trouble with repairs, hire a company that specializes in sprinkler system maintenance Newport MN to get your system working efficiently again.

Your Driveway and Sidewalks

Finally, inspect your driveway and sidewalks. If there are cracks, you might be able to fix them yourself, or you can hire a professional if you don’t feel up to the task. You should also pull weeds from around your paved areas, and wash your driveway and sidewalks.

While all these tasks take time, they are well worth the effort to keep your yard well maintained and looking great.