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It’s easier than you might think for a yard to start looking pretty neglected. Maybe you haven’t had time to take care of it for a while, or you might have moved into a home that was unoccupied for a while. Whatever the reason for your yard looking rundown, all hope isn’t lost. There are steps you can take to start fixing things and bringing your yard back to life. Before you start doing anything fancy, you just need to take care of the basics. Once your yard looks presentable, you can start making some bigger changes so that it can look beautiful.
Get Rid of Overgrowth, Weeds and Dead Plants
When you don’t take care of a yard, things can quickly start to overgrow. Both things that have been purposefully planted and weeds that have taken root can begin taking over your yard. So the first thing that you will probably want to do is remove any vegetation that you don’t want. This can involve cutting, pruning, uprooting, and more. It can be hard work to get rid of plants or cut them back significantly. But it’s worth it if you want to clear some space and begin to create a presentable yard.
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Make Repairs
Anything that’s broken might be the next thing that you want to turn your attention to. Whether it’s a cracked paving stone or a hole in your fence, making repairs will help you to start putting it all back together again. For some of these tasks, you might want to get professional help. Hiring a company that offers fence repair for homes can be a lot easier than trying to figure out how to fix a fence yourself. Smaller jobs might be simple for you to do yourself, but anything more complex can benefit from professional assistance.
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Revive Your Lawn
A dull lawn can definitely bring down any yard. When a lawn is neglected, it might not even look like a lawn after a while. Depending on the current state of the lawn, there are a few things that you might do to revive it. You might need to reseed it, aerate it, remove thatch and other debris, water it, and feed it too. Mowing the lawn might also be necessary to get rid of overgrowth or to help the grass continue to grow once your lawn starts to recover.
Pressure Wash Paving and Decking
Paving, patios and decking can get pretty grubby. Often the best way to clean them is to pressure wash them. A pressure washer will blast off any dirt and grime to leave a cleaner surface underneath. They can work some real magic when you’re dealing with a particularly filthy yard. You can hire (or buy) a pressure washer to use yourself, or you could find a company to do it for you. It can be a pretty quick job with impressive results.
Your rundown yard can be rescued with the right care and attention. It might take some time, but it can quickly start to look like new again.
