Yard Maintenance Checklist
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- 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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Tasks: 18
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.
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