You especially need to work on your lawn consistently to keep it looking green. If there's been a harsh winter, there may be patches that need to be re-sown with grass seed. Using a good fertilizer can help your grass grow thick and healthy. And, weed killers can give your lawn a manicured look.



Wood chips and plastic sheeting can be used in flower beds to eliminate the need to weed. It can also help the soil to retain moisture and reduce watering times. And, your trees, bushes and shrubs will need pruning and trimming.

To protect your deck it should be given a good clean at least once during the. Foliage that are lodged in cracks can remain dampand cause rot and should be removed. A pressure washer is the best way to properly remove any debris that is stuck. If the wood is worn, refinish the deck and add a moisture resistant coating.

While solar lighting fixtures are practically maintenance free, they must be cleaned. Any solar panels must be wiped down to help them perform at their optimum. And, you should remove the glass globes and clean them well to allow the light to shine through better.

The outside of your house should be inspected each summer and any cracks or loose pieces of siding or bricks should be attended to. Rain leaking behind any loose pieces of siding or cracked bricks will cause the wood foundation to quickly rot. Mould or marks can be removed with preprietary products, or often just with soap and water.

If you own a pool, you know that even though they offer of fun, they can be a lot of work as well. The pool water should be checked a minimum of once every 7 days and chemicals added if required. And, you should clean the sides of the pool and check your filter a minimum of once every 30 days.

There are always plenty of outside jobs that need to be done during the entire summer months. But, with some scheduling you can still make the time to do the things that you want to do while the weather is good. Letting your external jobs to go for too long, can result in making the task last longer than it needs to.