Home + Yard Maintenance Tips

Spring + Summer Maintenance Checklist

• Gutters + Downspouts:  Clean out leftover debris from winter and check for proper drainage after spring rains.  Make sure water flows away from your home’s foundation.

• Roof + Exterior Inspection:  Look for missing shingles, cracked caulking, peeling paint, or siding damage caused by snow, ice, and seasonal temperature swings.

• Lawn + Garden Care:  Reseed patchy lawn areas, edge beds, refresh mulch, and remove weeds regularly to keep landscapes healthy through the growing season.

• Tree + Shrub Maintenance:  Trim dead branches, monitor for storm damage, and prune shrubs to encourage healthy summer growth and improve visibility along sidewalks and streets.

• Pest Prevention:  Watch for mosquitoes, ants, termites, and other warm-weather pests.  Remove standing water and inspect exterior openings around windows, doors, and foundations.

• Exterior Paint + Wood Surfaces:  Spring and summer are great times to repaint trim, stain fences, and reseal decks or porches to protect against moisture and sun exposure.

• Porch, Patio + Fence Repairs:  Tighten loose boards, repair gates or railings, and power wash surfaces to keep outdoor gathering spaces safe and inviting.

• Drainage + Stormwater Management:  Clear yard drains and monitor low spots that collect water after heavy rains to help prevent erosion and basement moisture issues.

Helpful Local Resources

• Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB):  Offers neighborhood clean-up programs, tree planting initiatives, native landscaping resources, and tool lending opportunities.

• Indiana Native Plant Society:  Learn about native plants and pollinator-friendly landscaping options that thrive during Indiana’s growing season.

• City of Indianapolis Code Enforcement:  Find information about grass and weed ordinances, property maintenance standards, and how to report concerns.

• Indy Zoning:  Helpful for reviewing property lines, permits, easements, and planning larger outdoor improvement projects.

• Marion County Soil + Water Conservation District:  Provides guidance on drainage, erosion prevention, rain gardens, and environmentally friendly yard practices.

• Marion County Mosquito Control:  Learn how to reduce mosquito activity around your property and report standing water concerns during warmer months.