Feeling a little Springy today ? Spring Preparation now
With the incredibly mild weather today, I was thinking of longer days and Spring and thought of this amazingly simple yet effective planter feature you can make. I was also thinking of the fresh smell of cut turf-grass and the wonderful emerald lawn color green. Layer spring bulbs in a frost-proof planter for staggered blooms when the weather warms. Larger bulbs, like daffodils, go in first, at 8 inches deep; then tulips, at 6 inches; and smaller bulbs, closer to the surface. This is an amazing landscape feature that is mobile and can adorn your front entrance or accent a porch way or...
Read MoreTips on storing garden tools for the winter
Prepping you tools for the winter. Once your cleaning and cutting is done, it’s time to give some love and care to your tools. First Clean off the blades or undercarriage on lawn mowers or even shaft on weed wackers. We use a power washer as it is fast and effective. Then if the day is reasonable let them air dry. If there are grease points, grease these up after clean, this will push water out of these pivotal points. Sharpen any blades so they are ready for a precision cut first time in 2013. Can you believe it I am writing that already and its November. Next use some cooking oil or if you...
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