Did you know that 79% of Americans say that the presence of a lawn is an important factor in renting or owning a house? You most likely fall into this category, so maintaining an immaculate yard is a must for you.
With fall coming up, you may be wondering what you need to do to keep up that beautiful and clean aesthetic. Here are some outdoor fall cleaning tips you should follow.
You may already know to keep your grass cut. But perhaps you've slacked off a bit recently. Now's a great time to get back into the habit of keeping your grass at a good length, as it stimulates growth in addition to beautifying your lawn.
Take this time to also remove any tree branches that hang over your home. Not only can it be hazardous to keep those branches around, but it can also give pests easy access into your home. You should also keep bushes and leaves away from your property, as these are pathways into your house as well.
Piles of firewood make great hiding spaces for pests; they even nest in them and raise entire families! These pieces of wood also make for great bridges into your house.
The best thing to do is to store your firewood off the ground. In addition, you want to keep it as far away from your house as possible. That way, bugs will have to travel much further to get into your home.
Last, but most important on your fall cleaning checklist: do a thorough inspection of your house. You should be looking out for any noticeable holes or cracks. Not only can these compromise the structural integrity of your home and signify bigger problems, but they can also provide entry points for rats and mice to enter during the winter.
If you find any damage, call up a tradesman to patch things up for you. That way, you can keep out pests more efficiently and reduce your energy bills in the winter too.
When inspecting your property, if you notice cracks and holes, you need to inspect these even further. Do you see signs of pests, such as droppings or grease marks around the walls? Then you need to call a pest control company such as Viking Pest.
The sooner you take action, the better. Early intervention means less time and money needed to rectify the situation. It also means you'll be adequately prepared well before winter arrives.
With these outdoor fall cleaning tips, you'll have a better time keeping a pristine yard. Not only will it look nicer, but it'll also keep away those pesky pests better!
The best thing to do is to maintain your yard all year long. So don't just do upkeep this fall; maintenance is key!
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