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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.
How can I use trimmed tree branches?
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 hedge trimmers or a gas chainsaw, 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 log splitter or an axe 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.
Is it better to use a leaf blower or rake on fallen leaves?
Stay on top of leaf maintenance with just a few tools. For a quiet workout that's also economical, rake the leaves. We've also got leaf blowers if you'd prefer outdoor power tools.
How do I store my lawn mowers and chainsaws during the winter?
To maintain outdoor power equipment, clean it before you store it. Check your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website for info on caring for a certain tool. To shut down gas-powered outdoor power equipment for the season, idle each tool until the gas is gone, 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 faucet?
Prepare your outdoor taps for freezing temperatures by draining and covering them with faucet covers. Winterizing the hose bibb can be put off until washing the car or watering the garden 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 stops. If you have in-ground sprinklers or an irrigation system, drain those as well as per the manufacturer's instructions. You may need a rental air compressor to remove every drop of water. 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 equipment is key. Snow blowers are great, but keep a snow shovel and ice scraper to clean trouble spots or chip away ice patches. We carry gas snow blowers, electric snow blowers, and cordless ones, too. People with larger driveways may consider using a salt spreader to fling the ice melt or salt to clear the way to the car or mailbox. Shop now before the weather cools more and the snow rolls in.
Winter temperatures often mean you've wrapped up the outdoor work and gardening 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 tree and leaf 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
When cold winter temps rise enough, take advantage of it to do outdoor maintenance. Neaten up your trees and bushes with chainsaws, pole saws, and pruners. Fallen leaves are often still an issue in warmer climates, so check out leaf blowers, rakes, and leaf bags. Also, remember to get buckets and a wheelbarrow to transport leaves and branches. Of course, if you've got snow on the ground, now isn't the time.
Grow Indoor Plants
An indoor garden of greenery is also lovely. Look into house plants and create an oasis within your home. A covered porch or sunroom is a great place to encourage plant growth, especially with pots and plant stands of all sizes. Your spring flower seed choices, whether they're perennials or annuals, can also often get an indoor start once we turn the corner toward warmer weather.
Many types of plants will thrive indoors, from fruit trees to bonsai trees to traditional potted plants like monsteras. Low-maintenance plants are great for nervous or new gardeners, and succulents are drought resistant. 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.
Garden with Air Instead of Soil
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 the existing soil in your yard is not suitable for growing or outdoor raised garden beds aren't an option.
A hydroponic garden uses nutrient-infused water and fertilizer 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 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. Succulents need a sandier soil mix that allows for lots of drainage. For optimal results, always match your soil to your plants when transplanting to larger containers.
Fertilizer replenishes and adds nutrients and trace minerals that your soil may lack. Fill in the blanks with fertilizer. We stock many types of non-organic and 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, do 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 find the one that matches your decor style.
We've got fire bowls and fire pit tables ready to warm your outdoor space. Check out stylish propane and natural gas fire pits in a variety of shapes. We've also got woodburning fire pits and the firewood to stoke them. You can even build your own with fire pit kits or make it completely custom and build an in-ground fire pit to fit your vision with pavers that lead to and surround the pit. Stop by your closest garden center to see what's in stock.
Ease Into Winter
This winter, shore up your garden and lawn for the year with us. We have the supplies you need to enjoy outdoor company and plan for the spring. We'll be here when it's time to shop our wide variety of outdoor living products in our mobile app, online, or in the aisles of your local store.
1700 Ne Evangeline Trwy Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70501
6.03 mi
Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm
213 Saint Nazaire Road
Broussard, LA 70518
7.82 mi
Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm