1. Mosquitoe Attack

You are not helpless against West Nile virus. Use mosquito repellents like OFF when you work outdoors. Most importantly, think about your yard care to mosquito control. Take away breeding environments for mosquitoes. That means common-sense, tkae away these breeding grounds by fill-in hole and creating drainage. 

2. Check Your Lawn Mower

But no matter how faithfully you follow the advice in Task #3, lawn maintenance will be a major hassle unless your lawn mower is running properly. Instructions are provided here for the do-it-yourselfer to perform a lawn mower tune-up. A lawn mower tune-up consists of three easy steps.

3. Make Yard Care Easy

Lack of water is another enemy of lawns. Think irrigation systems are a wasteful component in lawn maintenance? It depends on how you set them. Youcan save money on their water bills in the long run through watering lawns with irrigation systems, if they ensure the settings are at their most efficient. And there's no question irrigation promotes easier yard care.

4. Plant The Correct Plants In Sunny Areas

Of course, other plants besides your grass have water needs, too.  Make sure that your sunny areas are planted with plants that take a lot of sun. A low-maintenance, yet still attractive landscape plan for a sunny area calls for the use of drought-tolerant plants.

5. Preperation For Fall Planting

Don't wait till fall to think about displaying fall color on your property. You need to plan for fall color in the summertime -- and act! As described in this article, your first act should be to get annuals on the cheap and nurse them along till fall arrives. The article also explores plant choices for fall color, as well as how to arrange the plants.
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