{"id":1358869,"date":"2021-06-30T14:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T12:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/?p=1358869"},"modified":"2022-03-08T23:35:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T22:35:26","slug":"6-ways-to-spring-clean-your-garden-and-patio-for-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/ja\/blog\/6-ways-to-spring-clean-your-garden-and-patio-for-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Garden and Patio for the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-389afcb ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-389afcb-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-389afcb-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-389afcb.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-389afcb.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-389afcb > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-389afcb-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-389afcb-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It\u2019s Important to Spring Clean Your Garden and Patio<\/strong> <strong>for the Summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Winter can be quite harsh on your home, garden, and patio. The cold temperatures, combined with bitter wind can cause weathering on your equipment along with damage to your soil and lawn. So by prioritizing a comprehensive<strong> spring cleaning session<\/strong>, you can get a gauge on what is still in good condition, what needs some tender love and care, and what needs to be replaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Additionally, if you&#8217;re planning a family staycation in your backyard, it\u2019s going to be much more difficult to achieve peak relaxation with a messy yard, or an incomplete patio. Better to knock it out in the early stages of the season, so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor all summer long.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Lastly, backyard cleaning a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/think-act-be\/201906\/10-mental-health-benefits-gardening\">ctivities such as gardening are good for improving and preserving a healthy mindset<\/a>. The more time our bodies spend outside absorbing vitamin D and other nutrients from the sun and nature, the better our wellness will be on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, working in the backyard doubles as a productive task that also can help teach patience, acceptance, and allowing us to appreciate things in life as they are.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">So if you\u2019ve got big backyard plans this summer, these <strong>6 steps will help you prepare your garden and patio<\/strong> for another season of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-5df3e3d ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-5df3e3d-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-5df3e3d-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-5df3e3d.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-5df3e3d.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-5df3e3d > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-5df3e3d-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-5df3e3d-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ls-1 has-small-font-size\"><strong>IDEA ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treat your lawn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3.jpg\" alt=\"healthy green grass\" class=\"wp-image-1358886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Before the weather fully turns, take some time to rake up dead grass from your lawn, aerate, seed, and fertilize. Just be sure you get the right products, or you may risk damaging your lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> You may need a crabgrass treatment, or a pre-emergent weed killer, if necessary. However, make sure you do not hit spots that are freshly seeded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-97dfb91 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-97dfb91-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-97dfb91-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-97dfb91.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-97dfb91.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-97dfb91 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-97dfb91-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-97dfb91-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ls-1 has-small-font-size\"><strong>IDEA TWO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clean up old leaves and branches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4.jpg\" alt=\"red and orange leaves\" class=\"wp-image-1358898\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/4-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">While you make your way through your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicemasterrestore.com\/blog\/residential-restoration\/spring-home-maintenance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spring maintenance checklist<\/a>, don\u2019t forget to clean up the clutter around your yard. Trim down overgrown grasses and pick up old branches or leaves that have fallen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once your yard is free of old foliage, your grass and plants will be able to take in any fertilizers and nutrients you offer them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-651d8d1 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-651d8d1-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-651d8d1-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-651d8d1.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-651d8d1.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-651d8d1 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-651d8d1-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-651d8d1-content-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ls-1 has-small-font-size\"><strong>IDEA THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%;padding-right:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prepare your soil<\/strong> <strong>for summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column aligncenter\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner has-white-background-color\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5.jpg\" alt=\"garden shovel filled with soil and pair of scissors\" class=\"wp-image-1358910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/5-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As the weather gets warmer and plants start coming back to life, it\u2019s important to have the right soil and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf.edu\/pubprog\/brochure\/soilph\/soilph.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pH levels<\/a> for your garden to thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Most plants prefer neutral soil with a pH between 6.2 and 7.2. If you\u2019re unsure about the condition of your soil, you can find a testing kit at a hardware or home improvement store.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-69b8028 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-69b8028-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-69b8028-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-69b8028.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-69b8028.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-69b8028 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-69b8028-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-69b8028-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center ls-1 has-small-font-size\"><strong>TIP FOUR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Freshen up your landscaping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6.jpg\" alt=\"garden with green grass, flowers, trees and a greenhouse\" class=\"wp-image-1358922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/6-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The cold weather and exposure to the elements can cause landscaping to thin out throughout the year, so most people need to add mulch, stone or gravel to their landscaping by the time spring arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> If you\u2019ve mulched a few years in a row, consider scraping out old mulch and completely replacing it in order to avoid suffocating your plant life. Also be sure to mulch around any trees, shrubs and perennials you have in your yard&nbsp; to control weeds and retain moisture, as well as flower beds and planters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-eb5f4b7 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-eb5f4b7-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-eb5f4b7-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-eb5f4b7.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-eb5f4b7.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-eb5f4b7 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-eb5f4b7-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-eb5f4b7-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>IDEA FIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prune and weed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8.jpg\" alt=\"overgrown garden and abandoned red brick house\" class=\"wp-image-1358946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/8-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Trimming away dead tree limbs and pruning your bushes will help rejuvenate them for a new year of life. Weeds will also squelch out your garden, so take some time to remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> If you pull the weeds in your garden, pull from the root so they don\u2019t grow back, and don\u2019t forget to check the cracks in your driveway and sidewalks as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-2a92930 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-2a92930-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-2a92930-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-2a92930.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-2a92930.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-2a92930 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-2a92930-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-2a92930-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>IDEA SIX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Power<\/strong> <strong>wash<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7.jpg\" alt=\"clean backyard decking\" class=\"wp-image-1358934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You\u2019ll be surprised what a good power wash can do for your patio and exterior. Blast away the old dirt and debris from your patio space to make way for a new year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You can also wash off your patio furniture with some warm water and dish soap. Consider cleaning out your gutters as well in order to prepare for the rainier seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-75115f3 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width\"><style>.ugb-75115f3-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-75115f3-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper:before{background-color:#FEFEFE !important}.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > h1,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > h2,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > h3,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > h4,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > h5,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > h6{color:#222222}.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > p,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > ol li,.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper > ul li{color:#222222}.ugb-75115f3.ugb-container > .ugb-inner-block{max-width:900px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper.ugb-container__content-wrapper{width:100% !important}.ugb-75115f3.ugb-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-75115f3 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-75115f3-wrapper ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-75115f3-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>THE FINAL WORD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Garden and Patio Spring Cleaning Wrapped Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Preparing your garden and patio for the summer<\/strong> can give you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapiful.com\/blog\/declutter-your-mind-10-ways-to-help-you-feel-clear-headed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peace of mind<\/a> and help you ease your way out of the colder months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Studies show that the more time a person spends outside, the less likely they are to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/depression-and-vitamin-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experience severe symptoms of anxiety or depression<\/a> due to the increased levels of Vitamin D we get from sunlight. Vitamin D also helps boost the immune system and allows our bodies to fend off sickness much easier. Once you\u2019ve gotten through the big spring clean, you\u2019ll be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy your lawn for the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good news, home owners and lovers of the warm weather! Spring is in full-swing, and that means it\u2019s time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you\u2019re planning a vacation or trip, or planning on enjoying some quality time-off from work in your backyard, this is the season to take full advantage of the comfortable temperatures. 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