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Exmark Done-in-a-Weekend Projects: Establishing a Backyard Maintenance Plan

Keeping your backyard life pristine means more than mowing your lawn—it’s about having a smart, seasonal plan for everything.

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(EXMARK BACKYARD LIFE) — If you’re a homeowner who loves your lawn but feels like you’re always playing catch-up, you’re not alone. Between mowing, weeding, feeding, pruning, work, travel, and everything else life throws your way, it’s hard to stay ahead.

But what if there’s a better way? That’s where a strategic approach to seasonal backyard maintenance comes in, so you can keep your lawn healthy and weekends free.

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In this episode, Host Doug Scott is joined by landscape industry veteran Brian Latimer to share his approach to property care. Helping viewers make a plan that keeps their backyard ready (and healthy) for hours of fun, all year-round.

Watch this episode of Done-In-A-Weekend Projects as host Doug Scott and Exmark ambassador, lawn care expert, and Major League Fishing Bass Pro Angler Brian Latimer break down a proactive maintenance plan that works around your life.

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