Michigan Homeowners Guide To Decluttering Your Garden And Yard

Now that the snow has melted and warmer weather is here in Michigan, it’s time to get started on those home projects you’ve been planning since the first signs of spring appeared. Why not start with a little spring cleaning?

But spring cleaning doesn’t just happen indoors.When you declutter and tidy up a messy yard, you can create an outdoor area that’s a relaxing and spacious place for you and your family to hang out. Whether it’s getting rid of gardening supplies you never use or redesigning the layout of your patio furniture to complement your beautiful garden landscaping, organizing your yard is the perfect way to get your outdoor space ready for summer.

Follow these easy and quick steps to declutter your garden, patio, and yard space.

1. Remove those unused big items

It might be an older patio set or an outdoor storage bin that’s seen better days, but items like these can turn your yard into an eyesore. Take a close look at these items and decide if they’re worth fixing up and keeping or if it’s time to replace them with something new.

Here’s how to get rid of those items you no longer want:

• Plan a garage sale for multiple unwanted items
• Post the item on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist
• Donate to Goodwill or the Salvation Army
• Hire a junk removal company for disposal

Need help decluttering and organizing your yard? Call a landscaping contractor in Michigan.

2. Get rid of the small stuff

It’s not just big items that can clutter up your yard. Small items scattered around different areas of your garden and yard can leave your outdoor space looking messy and unorganized. A good strategy to make the task less overwhelming is to declutter and get rid of the small stuff by these categories:

• Gardening supplies and tools
• Deck and patio furniture and cushions
• Garden planters and lawn ornaments
• Pool equipment and supplies
• Fire pit tools
• Children’s outdoor toys

3. Redesign your outdoor space

After you’ve decluttered and tidied your yard, it’s the perfect time to think about redesigning your outdoor space. A new layout can turn your yard into a serene haven to enjoy both day and night. From a fresh new look for your deck to a fire pit where you can enjoy family cookouts, focus on these areas when it comes to redesigning your backyard:

• Deck, patio, and porch
• Storage areas
• Garden and greenhouse
• Pool area
• Children’s toy and play area

4. Add new storage for organization

Decluttering a messy yard requires storage solutions to get you organized and keep things neat and tidy.

Use these creative ways to store gardening equipment and supplies:

• Install garden hose hangers
• Utilize the space under your deck
• Purchase patio furniture that comes with storage options
• Store garden tools in unused planters

5. The final touches

Don’t forget a few final touches to turn your yard into that stunning outdoor space you’ve always wanted:

• Hire a landscaper to clean up bare and dead patches in your lawn
• Transform your garden by removing weeds and planting new flowers
• Give fencing and outdoor furniture a makeover with new paint or a pressure wash

Not sure where to start when it comes to decluttering your yard? Call a HomeAdvisor landscaping contractor in Michigan and hire an experienced professional.

This Patch article is sponsored by HomeAdvisor.