How to Winterize an Outdoor Faucet and Garden Hose (Before the First Freeze)
Learn how to winterize an outdoor faucet and garden hose before the first freeze, including frost-free sillcocks, shut-off valves and insulated covers.
Category: Garden and outdoors
How to Clean Garden Tools Before Winter (A One-Afternoon Routine)
Clean garden tools before winter in one afternoon: scrub, remove rust, disinfect, sharpen, oil and store them so they are ready to go in spring.
How to Make a Carved Pumpkin Last Longer (7 Tricks Fact-Checked)
Seven popular tricks for keeping a carved pumpkin fresh, from bleach dips to petroleum jelly, checked against extension advice with a clear verdict on each.
How to Plant Spring Bulbs in Autumn (Pots and Borders)
When and how to plant spring bulbs in autumn, with a month-by-month planting calendar and simple steps for borders, pots and lawns.
What to Do With Fallen Leaves (and How to Make Leaf Mold)
Eight practical ways to use fallen leaves, from mowing them into the lawn to making leaf mold, with what each option is best for and how…
How to Store Garden Furniture Over Winter (So It Lasts for Years)
Wood, metal, rattan, plastic and cushions all need different care. Here's how to store garden furniture over winter, material by material, with a quick summary table.
How to Protect Potted Plants From Frost This Winter
Container roots freeze faster than plants in the ground. Here's how to protect potted plants from frost, with a quick answer first and then advice by…
How to Water Container Plants (and Why Potted Plants Die)
Most potted plants drown rather than dry out. Diagnose the symptom, fix the cause, and learn how to water container plants so the roots get air…
How to Remove Moss and Green Algae from Paths and Patios
How to remove moss and green algae from stone, concrete, block paving and decking, surface by surface, plus the prevention steps that keep paths clear.