Spring Cleaning Outside: The Case for Soft Landscaping Decluttering
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Boston’s buzzing with the latest spring cleaning trend—soft decluttering. It’s like the “Damp January” of home organization: go easy, go slow, and don’t let burnout derail the whole thing.
We think it’s a solid approach. In fact, it applies just as well outside the house as it does inside.
You don’t need to tear up your whole yard or take on every project at once. You can simply start with a few low-lift wins:
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Rake out the mulch beds
Winter leaves and debris pile up. A quick rake clears the space and lets you see what needs refreshing. -
Top off tired areas
Instead of redoing all your mulch or gravel, just add a fresh layer where it’s thinned out. One yard can go a long way. -
Edge the garden beds
Clean edges instantly boost curb appeal without requiring a whole weekend. -
Fill in the bare spots
Bare patches in gravel driveways or pathways? A couple of bags of crushed stone can make them look brand new.
You don’t need to tackle everything in one go. Pick one small project this weekend, knock it out, and enjoy the visible progress. Then do another next week.
That’s the soft decluttering mindset. And it works just as well with mulch, gravel, and soil as it does with junk drawers and closets.
Ready to take it one step at a time? We’ve got everything you need to get started.
