Instead of worrying about the details right off the bat, start with the bigger stuff. Litter and debris will need to be picked up, whether it’s naturally there or manmade. You should wear gloves during the first comb through to make no germs get onto your hands. There are also some sharp objects which you should watch for on your first go around.
Instead of taking a once over and moving on, it can be great to use a rake on your yard. Rakes are great for removing not only leaves but a plethora of other dead plants and other unsightly and unwanted debris. Combing your yard with a rake will keep your grass growing all year long.
Once you’re done with your yard overall, turn to your garden beds. You can use a pair of scissors or small garden shears to pick away at the dead leaves and other debris within your beds and help nurture whatever you have growing. You should also fertilize this area and ensure everything is in tip-top shape for the spring and summer months.
Your yard and garden aren’t the only things which need to be inspected. You should take a close and thorough look at your tools to make sure they’re still in perfect working order. Look over your lawnmower, hedge trimmer, and whipper-snipper to make sure everything is in peak condition and won’t need to be replaced.
Your trees and other plant life will always have some dead or dying branches after the winter months. These dying pieces of your plants should be pruned and trimmed so that the overall health of the plants is not affected. Don’t trim to much of the trees or too close to any buds, as these actions may inadvertently kill the plants instead of saving them.
Take a look through your shed and make sure you still have space for all of your tools and that they’re neatly arranged. You can even look into what it takes to build a new shed for next year. Whatever you choose, make sure your shed is meeting all of your yard work needs.