With spring around the corner, now is a good time to clean-up your yard in preparation for the warm weather ahead. Mowing, trimming, and weeding can be tedious, but if you have a larger plan in mind, it can be very rewarding. And, if you stop by your local rental center, you can ensure that you have all the tools you need to thoroughly clean your yard, without breaking the bank or adding to your cluttered garage. Try to set a specific goal for a clean-up project and have it completed so that you can enjoy it for the rest of the months ahead. This will give you a good reason to stay outside to stay productive, clean and enhance your yard.

Keep in mind that garbage can be recycled. Create a compost receptacle using objects that you would otherwise discard. Then, you can put biodegradable waste in your compost bin made from “garbage.” Refuse such as eggshells, uneaten fruits, vegetables, nutshells, and coffee grounds can be used. Be creative in the construction of your bin. Make use of cabinets, tires, or any other household items that you may be discarding during spring-cleaning. Paint and decorate them to match your home and make a statement of ecological consciousness. When you're ready to fertilize your garden, take some of the rich fertilizer from your compost bin, and spread it evenly across your lawn and garden. 

With all of the fertilizer you have produced, you will want to clean out your lawn and gardens. Remove any debris, sticks, stones, or brush in your yard.  Trim your trees, bushes, and around your flower beds.  Start planning where you would like to place new gardens in the spring.  Plan to use the spaces of your yard uniquely to create new beautiful flower gardens near shaded areas, or at the end of a walkway or path. Maybe place a park bench there for reading and leisure. Fragrant flowers and herb gardens are especially good for these spots. And don’t worry, you can stop by your rental center for just about any speed bump you might hit. Stump grinders, saws, hedge trimmers, tillers, chippers, and post hole diggers can be rented to raise the bar on your yard project.