Are you dealing with an unruly garden? It’s easy to forget about backyard maintenance or to get overwhelmed at the thought of it, especially in the winter months. Luckily there are a few simple, non-strenuous ways you can tidy up, without having to spend too much time out in the rain.
1. Clean up the remains of autumn
Deciduous trees are a delight when they’re in full bloom but an utter inconvenience come winter. Don’t let your property get overrun with piles of old leaves - they decay and become really difficult to clear. Use a rake or a leaf blower to blast debris away from your most frequented areas (lawns, patios and so on) and onto garden beds or scrubland.

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2. Clean up old hard rubbish
Backyards have an annoying tendency of accumulating old pieces of furniture or scraps which have been demoted from the house. Maybe you’ve got an old car shell sitting behind the shed or a pile of tires which never really found a home. Many materials will easily grow mouldy or simply disintegrate in the wet, so be sure to sort through your nomadic outdoor possessions and either bin or force their migration to the garage. Outdoor furniture can hibernate for a few months; old piles of recyclables not so much.

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3. Clean up your gutters
It’s getting to the time of year where sunny days are few and far between. If you’re unsure about the state of your water-drainage system, now’s your last chance to get up the ladder or hire someone to do the dirty work for you. Bunnings Australia has a
great online guide for making it a quick job.

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