NEW YORK, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring is the time to make yards party-ready for summer entertaining, says HGTV star Chip Wade. “Spring preparation is the secret to effortless outdoor gatherings,” he says. “Take steps to get your yard in shape now, so you’re ready whenever friends and family get together this summer.”

Recently Wade partnered with YourUpdateTV and D S Simon Media on a nationwide media tour for the popular lawn and garden brand Preen to offer practical solutions for upgrading outdoor spaces. Among Chip’s tips were:

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Low Voltage Lighting – At night, landscape lights can turn even nondescript yards into appealing spaces, while making walkways safer. Yet many don’t realize how easy it is to wire safe, low voltage lighting. According to Wade, simply plug a transformer box into an outdoor outlet to convert household current to shock-free low voltage. Then wire your fixtures into the box.

One Application Lawn Care – Most homeowners want a lush, green, weed-free lawn but don’t want to spend lots of time and money, says Wade. Instead of applying different products in multiple applications, he suggests Preen One Lawncare . It goes beyond traditional weed and feeds, combining three essential treatments into one application. It prevents crabgrass and kills crabgrass seedlings, while killing broadleaf weeds down to the roots, and feeding the lawn all season. Apply it when you first see the yellow of dandelions.

No Weeds, No Weeding – Tidy landscape beds upgrade any property. “You want crisp edges, fresh mulch and no weeds," says Wade. To keep beds weed-free for six months, guaranteed, sprinkle Preen Extended Control Weed Preventer granules on top of mulch. Water it in to form a protective barrier that stops weed seeds from rooting, so they never grow. No weeds means no weeding!

Green Walls Create a Party Mood – Green walls are trending. “A wall or fence covered with panels of succulents or ferns adds charm and feels cooling in outdoor seating areas,” says Wade. However, many find live green walls difficult to maintain. Wade chooses new realistic, artificial options. “Quality faux green wall panels made of UV protected materials are natural-looking and can last 10 years,” says Wade. With a bit of spring preparation, your backyard can be the place to be this summer, making every day a special occasion for you, your family and friends.

About Preen: Preen is America’s leading homeowner brand of weed preventer. The Preen family of weed control products includes choices for garden and landscape beds, vegetable gardens, and lawns. For more, visit Preen.com.

About YourUpdateTV:   YourUpdateTV  is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media ( http://www.dssimon.com ). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.