With blooming flowers and trees as the backdrop, spring and summer curb appeal has a magical feeling after a nearly colorless winter season. However, some work is necessary to maintain the entire canvas, like ensuring the home, fencing, decking and other elements sparkle. And nothing ruins a lush garden more than pesky weeds peeking through.

Questions of where to begin, how often and even why are a great way to start the conversation about how to maintain curb appeal not just in the spring and…