We know that the weather this spring has been especially wet and dreary, and it’s been difficult to get out to do yard work. However, it IS possible to maintain your yard and home. Here are some things you can do at your property now, even in the rain.
Remove weeds from all barked/gravel areas, the wet soil makes them easy to remove!
Install new bark, it helps prevent weeds and looks sharp too. A few bags make an impact.
Cut back any dead plants and make sure all leaves are removed from yard
Put out hanging baskets or flower pots, we’ve seen some lovely ones at our local stores.
Edge your lawn in preparation for mowing, a clean edge makes for a lovely frame for grass
You can mow with your blade moved up, we’ve already mowed our yard 4 times this year. It’s a little soggy, but is healthier than letting it get too long.
If all else fails- hire someone to come do a cleanup, they have good equipment that mows well even in wet conditions. Plus, it saves you the back ache!
Tidy your porch and side yard areas
Hire someone to clean interior and exterior of gutters
Check roof for moss- never power wash, have special treatment used that is activated by rain- we have plenty of that!
Get bids for paint for fading shingles or siding
Remember, home values are kept high by a lovely neighborhood. It’s also part of the community rules to keep yards mowed, weed free and home exteriors maintained and tidy.
We have a great service provider list with some wonderful contractors that many of our neighborhoods have used. Log in to the portal and click on Shared Documents. If you have someone amazing to recommend, please share that with us and we can add them as we update our list. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. Our goal is to help the community in any way we can!
