Getting ready for the summer season involves a bit of a cleanup especially for the backyard that might have taken a beating in the past couple of months. What shape are your plants in? You might want to put in some fresh vegetable or herb plants. If you’re worried about what type of soil you’ve got in your backyard then forego digging into the ground and think about some above ground planters. These come in all shapes and sizes and could have your mini-garden up and running in no time.

What shape is your patio in? A patio with tiles always has the potential for cracks appearing around the edges. This is a result of water seeping into a small crack and causing a bigger crack. Obviously this is a bigger problem for states with harsher winters when that seeping water freezes and busts up the tile. Beyond your deck, you might be looking at your patio furniture and wondering if it is time to replace them. Perhaps a more economical solution would be to merely strip them down and repaint. Just make sure you’re buying weatherproof paint.

Finally, the biggest issue for many Sacramento residents would be what shape is your grill in? Like those other items that live outdoors, your grill has probably taken a beaten during the winter. Maybe not this past years but over the years is will simply be worn down. If you’re looking into buying a new grill you’ll be faced with that age old choice of “charcoal or gas?” Well, this summer you’re in for a treat because a new grill designed by Hayneedle not only has charcoal and gas but also has its own smoker. It’s a three for one deal that will let you BBQ anyway you want to!

If that is too much to handle, you could go for a standard propane grill that is easy to clean and maintain. Great features on the new models are side burners for things like pots of beans or boiling water for corn or potatoes. For the serious outdoor griller there is even a model with six burners and 800 inches of grilling space. That’s room for a lot of ribs!

Naturally, getting a new grill means getting rid of the old one. Just as with those other summer clean up chores, you can find a big help by hiring a team of professional junk haulers like Junk King Sacramento. This is a crew that can show up in your backyard ready, willing and able to remove anything you want taken away. Think of this as the proverbial clearing of the decks. Once all that old junk is gone you can rethink where you might want to put those planters or patio furniture. You’ll also have plenty of options for the placement of your new grill no matter what size it is!