Taking some time to complete these maintenance tasks now can help make the coming warmer months more enjoyable, both indoors and out.
If your fence looks grungy, scrub and hose it off, or use a power washer. Then consider applying a fresh coat of stain or paint, but only if it’s already painted . If the fence is wobbly or leaning, check for rotted posts. You can replace the post, but that’s hard to do without taking down adjoining fence sections. Consider fortifying the existing post with an anchoring system such as therepair bracket .
If you have a drip system for perennial beds or a vegetable garden, turn on the water and make sure it isn’t shooting out from broken connector lines. Inspect each line and replace or clean any clogged emitters. If your automatic watering systems leave patches of landscaping too dry, consider replanting with species that thrive in drier soil. Once established, many native plants suited to the sun or shade can thrive on rainfall alone.
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