Lawn Care Basics

To keep your yard and landscaping looking great, you'll have to spend some time doing maintenance work and keeping somewhat of a routine. Here are a few lists of activities that you'll need to keep in mind to keep your yard the envy of the neighborhood.

Weekly Activities:

1. Mow the grass.
2. Water lawn, shrubs and flowerbeds.
3. Pull up weeds.
4. Remove dead blooms and leaves from flowers and plants.
5. Turn compost pile.

Bi-Weekly Activities

1. Edge flowerbeds and walkways.
2. Use weed trimmer along house and trees.

Tri-Weekly or As Needed Activities

1. Trim hedges and shrubs.
2. Rake leaves.
3. Collect branches and debris.
4. Fertilize your yard or have a lawn care service come to your home.
5. Apply pesticides or use a pest control on your gardens.
6. Spread mulch to warmed soil when plants are beginning to grow.