Gardening - During the spring and summer months, the exterior of the home should be vibrant with well maintained plants and flowers. Brushes and trees should be kept trimmed. Perhaps most importantly, a vegetable garden should be kept somewhere on the property. Nurturing a vegetable garden is a good opportunity for a Housewife to show off their green thumb and later their culinary skills in the kitchen. All exterior areas should be watered daily, and will help make the home appear lively and well groomed.