There is no better way to enjoy nature than having a pleasant gathering of your friends and family. And barbecue or not, the best time of the year to do this is definitely summer. Just think about it: warm weather, tasty food, cold drinks – and maybe even a swimming pool!
But the question is: is your backyard ready? We’re pretty sure that just raising this question can be a hair-raising experience for most people. The answer usually goes, “No, it’s not even close to ready! Oh my God what are we going to do!”
Well, there’s something you can do and it’s easier than you think. Here’s how to prepare your backyard for summer, party or not!
Power Wash Your Property
Straight to the point – power wash the outdoor areas of your property. Be it a backyard or a porch, or a nice patio next to cozy walkways and a beautiful garden, power washing your home can make your place look clean as new in just an hour!
But isn’t summer too late for that? No, actually it’s not. See, the ideal time for a power wash is indeed spring, but if you missed your spring cleaning chance, then summer is definitely your best bet. It’s still closer to spring than to winter, and the majority of the damage that a property suffers happens in winter.
The harsh winter sun combines its power with the reflective surfaces of the snow, blasting solar radiation everywhere. This makes your walls, fences, chairs, benches, pots, even window frames suffer discoloration. Now, add to this scenario the freezing cold temperatures which cause all sorts of microscopic cracks in almost all surfaces, and you have a recipe for disaster.
It’s no surprise that by the time spring arrives your property looks old and worn out!
So, about that summer party… You don’t want to send your guests running when they see all the gunk and grime and dirt leftover by the melted snow. Save yourself trouble and days of hard work and just get your property pressure washed. Hire a professional power washing company and they will be gone in an hour, leaving your fences, walkways, driveways, patios, swimming pool areas, walls and more – squeaky clean! (And ready to party!)
Maybe Tend the Landscape Too
Spring usually brings a lot of rain with it, and with rain comes wild, energetic vegetation. While you may love your government and all the nice flowers, they may grow either too large, or in directions that impede comfortable (and even safe) movement.
“Beautiful roses you got there, but one of their thorns almost poked little Jimmy’s eye out.”
You don’t want that scenario.
So, give your garden some love and attention. You can trim or tie plants on your own, or hire a professional gardener. You can mow your lawn if you wish so. Or not, seeing as grown grass can be really soft and comfortable to bare feet. Yet, tall grass can also harbor many insects or even pests, some of which are dangerous.
And what about your trees and flowers? Can they use some care and attention? Or maybe a decoration or two?
At the end of the day, it’s your call. But the truth is that doing something about it is much better than doing nothing about it. A power wash and a garden trim go a long way, and they’re neither time-consuming nor costly.
Finally, with a beautified property thanks to a power wash session, and a garden boasting a stylish new haircut, you’ll be more than ready to host the summer party of the decade!
Interested in what power washing can do for you?
