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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.
What's a good way to use tree trunks and branches after tree removal?
A log 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 wood makes mulch that you can spread in your garden. If you removed a tree, you can either get a log splitter or a splitting maul to divide the wood into smaller pieces. A wood splitter is quicker and a wise investment if you're doing a large amount of tree cleanup, and the bigger the splitter, the better.
Is it better to use a rake or leaf blower on fallen leaves?
Stay on top of leaf maintenance with just a few tools. For a quiet and economical cleanup method, go with a rake, some work gloves, and leaf and lawn bags. We've also got leaf blowers if you'd prefer an outdoor power tool instead.
How do I store my garden tools for the season?
Give your lawn and garden a final cleanup for the season, then store the tools for the winter. Remove grime and clay with a soak in soapy water, then dry the tools thoroughly. Next, soak them in a water and bleach mix for 20 minutes to disinfect them, and follow with a rinse. Then, scrub off rust specks with a wire brush, oil them with vegetable oil or WD-40 if necessary, and ensure they're dry before hanging them in a garage or shed.
How do I winterize an outdoor spigot?
Prepare for freezing temps by covering outside spigots with faucet covers. Shutting down the outdoor tap 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 open the taps and let them run until the water stops. If you have pop-up sprinklers or a drip irrigation system, drain those as well as per the manufacturer's instructions. You may need an 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 or two to chip away ice patches and clear trouble spots. Find one-, two-, and three-stage snow blowers in electric and gas options. Rock salt and ice melt can clear walkways with less effort and help keep you safer when you make quick trips to the mailbox. 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's usually some project 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
When cold winter temps rise enough, take advantage of it to do outdoor maintenance. Neaten up your bushes and trees with chainsaws and pole saws. Fallen leaves are often still an issue in warmer climates, so check out rakes, leaf bags, and blowers. Be sure to get buckets and a wheelbarrow to easily 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
An indoor garden of greenery might be lovely as well. Look into house plants and create an oasis inside your home. A sunroom or enclosed porch 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 annuals or perennials, 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 indoor plants are great for new or nervous gardeners, and succulents are drought resistant. If you have furry friends, be sure to look for dog-safe plants and cat-safe indoor plants. As long as the plant pots are big enough and you follow the recommendations for watering and sunlight, you'll soon have a gorgeous and green indoor garden. Be sure to add dishes beneath the pots to catch any extra water if they don't have built-in overflow dishes.
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 outdoor raised garden beds aren't an option or the existing soil is poor.
A hydroponic garden uses nutrient-infused water and fertilizer to keep plants growing in a substrate that isn't dirt — like sand, rock chips, or perlite. Use it to grow vegetables and herbs this way. It's also sometimes used to grow a few 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 offer many kinds of organic and non-organic plant fertilizers to keep your indoor plants happy and healthy.
Add Decorative Mulch and Retaining Wall Blocks
On days when you'd like to garden but the growing season is over, consider planning for the spring instead. Measure the perimeter of your garden and crunch some numbers to see how many retaining wall blocks you'd need to surround or accent your garden. While you're at it, use our mulch calculator to figure out how much you'll need to buy when the temperatures warm. Give your garden a finished look with rubber mulch. It overwinters well and resists fading longer than other mulches.
Warm the Outdoors with a Patio Heater
Stretch out warmer winter evenings with a patio heater, outdoor fireplace, 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 pick 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 your exact specifications 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 lawn 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 garden care online, in your Shreveport store, or in our mobile app.
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Shreveport, LA 71129
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