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When you're ready to seed your lawn, our calculator helps you estimate the amount of grass seed you'll need to get the job done.
Enter your preferred material, the square footage and mulch depth of the coverage space for accurate results.
We'll calculate the amount of fencing you should purchase based on your property needs.
Should I get a wood chipper or a log splitter?
A wood splitter leaves you with more manageable chunks of wood, while a wood chipper makes tiny wood chips. After pruning trees and bushes with a gas chainsaw or hedge trimmers, clean up the debris in a wood chipper. If your trees are healthy, the chopped wood and bark chips make fresh mulch that you can spread in your garden. If you removed a tree, you can either get a splitting maul or a log splitter to break up the downed tree into smaller pieces. A wood splitter is quicker and a wise investment if you're doing an expansive amount of tree cleanup, and bigger is better here.
How do I get rid of all these leaves?
Keep leaf maintenance under control with just a few tools. For a quiet workout that's also economical, go with a rake, some work gloves, and leaf bags. We've also got leaf blowers if you'd prefer an outdoor power tool.
How do I store my outdoor power equipment for the winter?
To maintain outdoor power equipment, clean it before you store it. Check the manufacturer's website or your owner's manual for info on caring for a certain tool. To shut down gas-powered outdoor power equipment for the season, run each tool at an idle until the gasoline runs out, then change the oil so it's ready in the spring. For electric tools, remove the battery, put it in its storage case, and store it where it won't freeze — usually away from the tools themselves. It's a bit labor-intensive now, but you'll be glad you maintained your tools when you use them again.
How do I winterize an outdoor spigot?
Prepare for freezing temps by covering outside spigots with faucet covers. Winterizing the hose bibb can be put off until watering the garden or washing the car in the driveway is done for the year, but don't wait until the temps drop into the 40s. With all hoses disconnected, turn off the indoor valves that control the spigots, then run the water until it trickles to a stop. If you have underground sprinklers or an irrigation system, drain those as well as per the manufacturer's instructions. You may need a rental air compressor to get every last drop of water out. Even though your pool is winterized by now, you may be able to prepare for next summer by searching for sales on a pool vacuum and pool cover. That way, you'll be all set for the cold now and the heat later.
Do I get a snow blower or snow shovel?
In climates where it gets cold and snowy, preparing your snow removal tools is key. Snow blowers are great, but keep a snow shovel and ice scraper to clean trouble spots or chip away ice patches. Find lightweight cordless and electric snow blowers as well as gas snow blowers. People with larger driveways may consider using a spreader to easily distribute the ice melt or salt to clear a path to the mailbox or car. Shop now before the weather cools more and the snow rolls in.
Colder temperatures often mean you've wrapped up the gardening and outdoor work for the season. However, if you're motivated and it's not freezing outside, there are usually other projects to do. In the meantime, enjoy your beautiful green plants indoors. Read on for more on final leaf and tree cleanup, indoor gardening, enhancing next year's garden bed, or making the most of a break in the cold weather.
Leaf Upkeep and Tree Maintenance in Warmer Climates
On a balmy wintertime day, you may want to take advantage of the weather to do outdoor maintenance. Trees and bushes slow or stop their growth but may need a trim with pole saws, pruners, and chainsaws. Leaf maintenance is often still an issue in warmer climates, so check out leaf blowers, yard waste bags, and rakes. Remember buckets and a wheelbarrow to transport leaves and branches. Of course, if you've got snow on the ground, you're off the hook until it melts and the ground thaws.
Grow Indoor Plants
Enjoy caring for indoor house plants. A nurturing routine for your plants can be a peaceful addition to your home life. Indoor plants can help brighten your mood, cheer up your home's interior, and clean the air.
Many types of plants will thrive indoors, from bonsai trees to fruit trees to traditional potted plants like peace lilies. Succulents thrive with little watering, and low-maintenance indoor plants are great for new or nervous gardeners. If you have furry friends, be sure to look for cat-safe indoor plants or dog-safe plants. Just turn the planter pots regularly to give all leaves equal sunlight, and make sure they get enough water. If the pots don't have built-in overflow dishes, be sure to add shallow bowls beneath them to catch any extra water.
Swap Soil for Air
For a different type of indoor planting, try hydroponic gardening. Hydroponics are an unconventional choice for indoor gardens. You can also keep them going year-round if outdoor raised garden beds aren't an option or the existing soil is suspect.
A hydroponic garden uses fertilizer and water infused with nutrients to keep plants growing in a substrate that's not dirt — like perlite, sand, or rock chips. It's an excellent way to grow veggies and herbs. Later in the year, you can just snip sprigs of herbs or pick a fresh veggie to add into your meal. You can also use hydroponics to grow some select types of succulents.
Spread Nutrients
Give your house plants a nutritious place to grow with fertilizer and proper soil. Potted plants all do best with specialty potting soil. Keep in mind that succulents need a sandier soil mix that allows for lots of drainage. For ideal results, always match your soil to your plants when transplanting to larger containers.
Fertilizer adds trace minerals and replenishes nutrients that your soil may lack. Fill in the blanks with fertilizer. We offer many kinds of organic and non-organic plant fertilizers to keep your indoor plants happy and healthy.
Add Decorative Retaining Wall Blocks and Mulch
On days when you'd like to garden but the growing season is over, try doing some prep work for the spring instead. Consider using retaining wall blocks to accent or surround your garden. Just measure the perimeter of your garden to get started on a plan for when the ground thaws. A beautiful garden wall or hardscaping gives a finished look, especially when you spread a layer of rubber mulch. It overwinters just fine and looks new longer than bark chips or other mulches that fade with weathering.
Warm the Outdoors with an Outdoor Fireplace
Stretch out warmer winter evenings with an outdoor fireplace, patio heater, or fire pit to take off the chill. No matter if you're looking for outdoor heaters for decks, small patios, or cozy porches, we've got options. All you have to do is discover the one that matches your decor style.
When you're curious about how to build an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, we have the supplies you need. We carry brick pavers, mortar, a wheelbarrow, trowels, and more. If you'd love some extra heat but would rather not install a gas fire pit or fireplace, we also have patio heaters, including gas, propane, and electric models.
Ease Into Winter
This winter, shore up your flowers and plants for the year with us. We've got everything you need for enjoying outdoor company and planning for the spring. We'll be here when it's time to shop our wide variety of outdoor living products and garden care online, in your I-10 Bullard store, or in our mobile app.
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