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Lilith Hudson

5 Things to Clear From Your Garden Before Summer, so That It'll Be Ready, Waiting, and Looking Its Best for Good Weather

A garden with flower beds, a pool, and a pergola over garden seating.

I don't know about you, but with summer on the horizon, I'm ready to spend every waking hour in my garden again (weather permitting, of course). The only problem? My backyard has descended into chaos over the winter months, so it now resembles a junkyard instead of the serene sanctuary it once was.

If, like me, you weren't aware how much clutter a garden could acquire, now’s the time to clear out the things no longer serving your space before outdoor season begins in earnest. From cracked planters and rusty tools to broken furniture that’s well past its best, there are plenty of items quietly making your garden feel smaller, messier, and far less inviting than it should.

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