Backyard Decluttering for Summer Fun, S3E5

Send us Fan MailYour backyard is calling — and it's asking you to please remove the empty pots, tangled hoses, and dead planters that have been haunting the porch since last October. 🌿Julie & Janis are back with a fresh Magazine Moment, diving into Bonnie Ferrero's article from Backyard Garden Lover: *12 Easy Fixes to Declutter the Yard and Make It Pop!* Same small-doable-doses energy you love — just taken outside!12 Easy Fixes**1. Gather & Remove Yard Clutter**Walk your property with a trash bag and a bin. Toss what's garbage, store what belongs elsewhere, and give everything a permanent home.**2. Trim & Define Overgrown Edges**Clean edging along walkways and driveways is like lipstick — it pulls the whole look together. Edge every few mows to maintain those crisp lines!**3. Pull Weeds from Visible Flower Beds**Pull after rain when soil is soft, get the entire root, then apply 2-3 inches of fresh mulch to suppress regrowth. Cardboard under mulch works wonders for the whole season!**4. Prune Dead or Unruly Branches**Remove dead, broken, or crossing branches to restore plant shapes and promote health. Research the best pruning time for your specific plants first!**5. Sweep Porches & Walkways**Make sweeping a weekly habit. Julie's tip: boiling water on cobblestone walkways kills weeds between bricks — fast, easy, and chemical-free!**6. Store Your Garden Hose Properly**Neatly coiled hoses last longer, prevent kinking, and eliminate tripping hazards. A wall hook, hose reel, or retractable reel all work beautifully.**7. Patch & Seed Bare Lawn Spots**Rake, seed, top-dress with compost, and water daily until established. Fuller lawn, happier yard.**8. Clean Up Around Tree Bases**Create a 2-3 foot mulched ring around tree trunks — keeps things tidy AND protects tree health. Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk itself!**9. Refresh or Remove Dead Planters**Plant skeletons = instant eyesore. Empty, clean, and replant — or trade pots with neighbors like Julie's street does. Community pot swap, anyone? 😄**10. Brighten Your Hardscape**Sweep and scrub patios and outdoor furniture. A power washer at the start and end of summer makes a dramatic difference fast.**11. Fix or Replace Broken Outdoor Lighting**Leaning, broken solar lights do more harm than good. Straighten, clean the solar panels, or replace entirely. Fewer working lights beats a full set that looks neglected.**12. Add Fresh Mulch**Mulch is the single most powerful quick-win for your yard — suppresses weeds, retains moisture, and makes everything look professionally landscaped. Start with your most visible beds first!---**Connect With Us!**📘 Facebook: ABC DEclutter with JJ💻 www.ABCDeclutter.comTired of playing catch-up indoors too? Join the **Clutter Crushers Club** — live decluttering sessions four times per month, real community, zero judgment. 👉 www.ABCDEclutter.com--#BackyardDeclutter #YardCleanup #SpringYard #GardenTips #CurbAppeal #DeclutterOutdoors #YardMakeover #GardenCleanup #MulchIt #WeedControl #LawnCare #OutdoorLiving #PatioLife #SpringCleaning #SmallDoableDoses #DeclutterPodcast #JJsDeclutter #MagazineMoments #ClutterCrushersClub #ABCDeclutter #BackyardGoals #GardenOrganization #OutdoorReset #SolarLights #PowerWash #YardWork #GardenLife #SpringGardening #HomeAndGarden #SimpleLivingKeep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!