A well-maintained yard not only provides beauty to your home but also helps you relax and spend your free time in comfort. Having a yard that is poorly maintained also decreases property value. Maintaining a perfect yard is not a burdensome task. With a little bit of effort on a monthly basis you have the perfect outdoor area for your family. This checklist will help you maintain and enjoy a perfect yard space, so that you can have quality time and fun outdoor activities.
Pool upkeep
Swimming pool is the most prominent part of any outdoor area. A clean pool not only makes the yard look nice but also allows you to spend quality swimming time at your ease. Swimming pools are prone to bacterias, molds and germs if not well-maintained. An easy way to maintain your pool nicely is to get the water replaced periodically. Letting water stay in for a long time allows bacteria to grow. Chemical treatments such as chlorine cleaning should be done at least a month to have a hygienic and comfortable swimming time.
Winter care
Winter months are approaching and if you love spending chilly winter evenings outdoors, with friends and family, getting a small fireplace in the yard can be a great idea. You can set up the central space for fire and enjoy plenty of barbeque and bonfire nights around it. Only a monthly firewood delivery and weekly cleaning would be enough to keep it neat and tidy. You can place large decorative stones around the fireplace to keep children and pets away from it.
Lawn maintenance
Plants and grass play a key role in yard area aesthetics. Poorly maintained lawns may invite bugs,parasites and mosquitoes that are not always harmless bugs. Keep your grass cut and get it sprayed monthly for pest and bug control. Water your lawn regularly and clean for any weeds and shrubs. Get your sprinkles checked on a monthly basis and get necessary sprinkler repair to keep your plants healthy.
Lightening decor
Lightning decors like LED’s spotlights and passageway lamps add greatly to the beauty of the yard. If you have any kind of lightening decor in your outdoor area, it might require a monthly upkeep. Outdoor lighting systems often get damaged by extreme heat, rains and windstorms. Getting them checked only on a monthly basis will keep them in working state for years. Look for any broken wires, loose ends and blinking bulbs. Get those parts replaced on your monthly maintenance day and you are good to go.
Furniture cleaning
If you have any pool area furniture or just some relaxing chairs in your outdoor space, maintenance is very important. Outdoor furniture often gets tarnished and discolored due to sunlight, rains and dust. Getting your outdoor furniture cleaned with furniture sprays on a monthly basis will keep their appearance nice and also make your furniture last long. You don’t need to repaint or repair every month, only a thorough cleaning and using a protective spray would be enough.
Once you have checked all the boxes in this checklist you do not need to worry about the upkeep of your outdoor area. Lawn maintenance does not have to be a tiresome job, rather with little bit effort on a routine basis to keep your yard in great shape and color. Once you have followed these tips you can comfortably enjoy your evening outdoor and make beautiful memories with your family,