Garden Series: How to Winterize and Protect Your Garden TIP 10
- Shidonna Raven
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April 7, 2025
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10. Do Your General Garden Maintenance
Empty your outdoor containers to keep them from cracking during the winter. Store them upside down.
Hang a bucket over a hook in your toolshed or garage to store hose nozzles and sprinkler attachments.
Mow your lawn as late into the fall as the grass grows. Grass left too long when deep snow arrives can develop brown patches in the spring.
Don’t leave fallen leaves in sodden layers on the lawn. Rake onto a large sheet or tarp, then drag to a corner of your yard to give pollinators some winter cover. Or, rake the leaves into loose piles and run the mower over them to turn them into mulch for perennial and bulb beds. Or, add those shredded leaves to your compost bin. Get more tips on what to do with fall leaves.
Cover your compost pile with plastic or a thick layer of straw before snow falls.
Drain the fuel tank on your lawn mower or any other power equipment. Consult the owner’s manual for other winter maintenance.
Scrub down and put away your tools. Some folks oil their tools with vegetable oil to avoid rust. Find out how to care for your gardening tools.
Check out our fall garden chores list to ensure you have everything done before winter hits!
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