I don’t know about you but sometimes I find it a balancing act of fitting in everything I want to do with everything I have to. This is the same for the upcoming summer months. The summer months are a time for vacations, backyard BBQ’s and having a good time with friends. It is also a time for doing mandatory yard maintenance, too. Here are some tips to save money, get your yard looking great and have time for all the fun that summer brings.

Tips for Backyard Maintenance

1. Keep the Green
   One one of the demands on your time can be lawn maintenance, but with a plan of attack it should be quite easy to get done. One of the easy ways is to apply your lawn fertilizers on a regular schedule.  You’ll save time and money by having the right mower and using that mower  properly. Also, don’t forget to water your lawn on a regular basis as needed.
2. Is Your Mower Running ?
   In order to keep your lawn looking its best, you need to make sure that your lawn mower is in good working condition.  If not, it will cause major headaches not to mention spending lots of money on new parts, or even a new mower.
3. Keep the Pests Under Control
   If you live in area where the mosquito is considered the state bird, you know how irritating these little pests can be. With mosquitoes, also come the West Nile Virus.  The #1 tip is to use mosquito repellants when you work outside in your yard. Remember it’s just as important to remove their breeding environments; make sure to eliminate areas where there is standing water.
4. Hurricane Season Prep
   If you live in a ” Hurricane Alley”, you also need to add hurricane preparedness to your checklist. Damage from a hurricane can be costly to your property, make sure that you are ready. Have extra water and canned goods on hand, as well as a battery operated weather radio. Don’t forget to check on the status of your insurance policy.

Summer is meant to be a time for fun and to enjoy the wonderful weather and good company. During the summer there is always so much to do and so many places to go. By following some of these tips, you’ll be ready to have your yard in top notch condition and enjoy all that summer has to offer.

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