8 Things to Add to Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is the time to start thinking about everything you need to do to prepare for the months to come. It's time to spruce up your landscape, so you and your HOA community can enjoy the outdoor space as the weather continues to get warmer. From safety checks to maintenance needs, you'll want to make sure you add these 8 items to your spring cleaning checklist.
1. Do a Property Walkthrough
This is an important first step for any spring cleaning checklist to help identify the specific needs of your property. During your walkthrough, look out for any cracked sidewalks, dirty pavers, and outdoor furniture that need repairs. It's also a great time to check the health of your trees and remove any broken or fallen branches to maintain a safe outdoor space.
2. Remove Dead Leaves and Gunk
Spring cleaning does require some cleaning. It's time to tidy up your landscape by removing any dead leaves lying around and deep cleaning your flowerbeds. You'll also want to remove the gunk, leaves, and debris from your gutters. Clogged gutters can be a fire hazard when the fire season approaches in the summer.
3. Schedule Lawn Maintenance Services
Your San Diego lawn needs a lot of love in the spring to keep it healthy throughout the summer months. It's a great time to start fertilizing and setting up a new watering schedule. You'll also want to mow your lawn, especially as the grass starts growing.
Make sure you sharpen your lawnmower blades and take care when mowing to avoid causing any stress to your lawn. Professional landscapers, like Right Way, can get the job done effectively with the right tools while understanding the specific needs of your grass type.
4. Inspect Your Roof
While you can't always see them, your roof needs love too. Spring is a great time to repair any loose or missing shingles on your roof. Inspect your roof as best as you can from the ground. Also, make sure to schedule your annual inspection with your roofing company as they can safely climb onto your roof for a more detailed assessment of the condition.
5. Get Started on Weed Control
Yes, weeds can pop up year-round. However, you can reduce the chances of them invading your landscape when you apply some pre-emergent herbicide during the spring months. Most of these products will kill the weed seeds before they have a chance to grow.
6. Clean and Maintain Your Pool
Spring is a great time to tackle the cleaning and maintenance of your pool. This way, it can be ready to enjoy as the weather warms up! For HOAs, a safe and clean pool will keep residents happy as well as prevent any injuries or liabilities.
You'll want to schedule an appointment to get the pool professionally serviced and cleaned, including pressure washing the areas surrounding the pool. Also, make sure to check there aren't any cracks in the pool or leaks in pipes or water lines.
7. Set Up Efficient Irrigation Systems
You don't want to over or under water your lawn during any season of the year. Proper watering helps your lawn and plants develop strong roots so they can thrive. It's also best to use water-efficient methods, such as high-efficiency nozzles, soil moisture sensors, and drip irrigation. At Right Way Landscaping, we can help you install new irrigation systems or repair your existing ones, so your home or community's landscape stays healthy.
8. Update Your Disaster Preparedness Plan
While it's not fun to think about disasters, the reality is San Diego's climate and region can have wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes. Now is the time to update your disaster preparedness plan. This is especially important for HOA's. You want to make sure you have all your resident's contact information and communicate any plan updates with them. It’s better to be prepared!
Having a safe, clean, and beautiful outdoor space is important any time of the year. At Right Way Landscaping, we partner with homeowners and property management companies to provide you with the property maintenance services your outdoor space needs. Contact us today to request your free job walk and estimate.