Overachievers Spring Cleaning – Outdoors
This week has been the first really nice weather since last summer. Temps as high as 70 have me finishing up my Spring Cleaning by sprucing up our Outdoor Spaces.
Exterior spaces Spring Cleaning List via Simply Stated:
- Sweep and wash porches and patios.
- Replace mats at doorways as necessary.
- Sweep cobwebs out of corners of exterior walls, garage, and porches.
- Clean outdoor furniture and prepare for summer use.
- Clear branches, sticks, and leaves that may have fallen into the yard during the winter months. Trim plants and trees as needed.
- Bring garden hoses out of winter storage. Check exterior water faucets. If you have a mechanical water system, test the system and inspect for problems.
- Inspect liquids and powders used for bug and weed maintenance and make sure none of the containers are leaking or past their expiration dates. Dispose of expired materials according to your local, county, and state laws.
Bonus Overachiever Tasks:
- Make a garden plan
- Clean the grill for the 1st BBQ of the summer
- Clean the gutters
- Donate leaves to friends compost pile
