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Landscape Maintenance: The Grounds Guys Make Home Maintenance Checklist

January 9, 2026

The Grounds Guys Outline Essential Landscape Maintenance Steps for A Beautiful Home Exterior.

  • Regular mowing and edging for a neat lawn
  • Pruning shrubs and trees to promote healthy growth
  • Mulching garden beds to retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • Seasonal clean-up to remove debris and enhance curb appeal
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The Importance of Landscape Maintenance

A home only looks as good as the landscape that surrounds it. Neighborly.com echoed the importance of curb appeal in their Home Maintenance Checklist. A Canadian version of the Home Maintenance Checklist is also available on Neighborly.com/ca.


The checklist is a collaboration of the Neighborly network to give homeowners a guide to keep their home in great shape. The Neighborly brands are home service professionals, locally owned and committed to providing superior service and advice. The checklist recommends homeowners rake and remove leaves in their yard every fall. In addition, homeowners should water grass longer and deeper and avoid short, infrequent watering cycles. A consistent mowing schedule that alters direction weekly also helps with turf maintenance. If you need help, Neighborly cited The Grounds Guys as trusted, local landscaping professionals who can help.



Head over to Neighborly.com to read the Home Maintenance Checklist in full!

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