Yard Maintenance Checklist
Table of Contents
Spring Yard Maintenance
Rake shrub beds and yards.
Bag debris.
Apply a couple of inches of mulch to help retain water to feed your shrubs and plants.
Seed bare or sparse spots.
Don't prune trees and shrubs that flower.
Fall Yard Maintenance
Wooden posts or braces may need repainting or treating to prevent rotting or destruction by termites.
Check for nails that are drawing out.
On trellises, check for loose or hanging vines.
Check masonry walls for loose stones or mortar.
Keep benches and lawn chairs in good repair.
Inspect the walks.
Loose steps, or loose stones in steps, should be checked and repaired.
Remove overgrown or underdeveloped plants.
Replace and secure steps, realign stones to catch and hold moisture.
Clean and repair the garden pool.
Check and repair all mechanisms that keep any fountains in operation during the spring and summer seasons.
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Presented by:
Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Yard Maintenance Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Yard Maintenance essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Yard Maintenance structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Yard Maintenance Checklist
- Save Yard Maintenance Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Yard Maintenance (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.