1. work done to maintain a yard or lawn, such as mowing, weeding, or raking

Examples

• I spent the weekend doing yardwork in preparation for the barbecue.
• The yardwork includes mowing the grass and trimming the hedges.
• She hired a service to handle all the yardwork during the summer.
• Raking leaves is one of the most time-consuming types of yardwork.
• He enjoys yardwork because it gets him outside and provides exercise.
• The homeowners association requires regular yardwork to maintain property values.