Autumn is the perfect time to prep all of your outdoor spaces and tools for the wet winter months coming ahead. You can start by halting any fertilization processes that you’ve been using on your roses and related perennials and replacing the process with a lawn food that releases slowly. You will also want to clean out your gutters and apply a layer of repelling sprays so that your gutters, roof, and hardscapes don’t experience overgrowth of mold and mildew.

Key Takeaways:

• Since nurseries restock throughout the autumn season, prune any wilted plants and flowers and replace them with healthier seasonal varieties.
• When you clean the gutters before winter, apply some moss repelling spray to prevent mold and mildew growth during the winter season.
• Petunia baskets can typically stay up during the winter season as long as they are regularly maintenanced by pruning and watering.

“If you love outdoor living, then remember that this is the month that traditionally has the best weather for working, relaxing and dining outdoors.”

Read more: https://tdn.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/top-things-to-do-before-weather-turns/article_7fe8dfe4-b93f-5425-8b10-fdd4655b599e.html

We may be exiting the season of thriving gardens, but this does not mean that the yard work should cease. Keeping up routine care of your garden will allow it to come back as healthy as ever when spring approaches. You can do this through activities such as treating your lawn with supplemental water and some food to keep it going through the cooler months. You can even plant certain perennials and bulbs such as tulips and daffodils during these times.

Key Takeaways:

• The level of work that you put in during autumn will show in the spring
• Planting bulbs in the fall is the optimal time for a beautiful spring bloom
• Weed control is a large issue in the gardening community in the fall

“Keep your nose to the grind stone, and you will be glad you did come spring.”

Read more: https://www.marysvilleglobe.com/business/garden-work-now-will-save-you-time-next-spring/

Leaf blowers come in two types: gasoline powered, and electricity powered. Electricity powered leaf blowers are further divided into two subcategories: corded leaf blowers, and cordless leaf blowers. Corded electric leaf blowers are lightweight, quiet, and great for lawns or for small areas. However, the reach for these tools is narrow, so a corded leaf blower would not be well-suited to cover a substantial area. For those looking for the most powerful leaf blower on the market, gasoline powered would be the best option.

Key Takeaways:

• Corded electric leaf blowers are limited in range by the length of their cord, but may be good options for households with small yards.
• Battery-powered leaf blowers offer better range than corded models, but their batteries may not last a full hour.
• Gas leaf blowers provide more power, but can be bulkier and more difficult to maintain.

“Because corded leaf blowers rely on AC-electrical power, they tend to be much quieter than the noisy gas-powered leaf blowers, and they put out no harmful emissions.”

Read more: https://thetoolboss.com/cordless-vs-gas-powered-vs-corded-leaf-blowers/

When building a wood wall using a pallet, the first step is to carefully disassemble the pallet, using gloves and safety goggles. Next, measure the wall and lay out boards to cover the correct square-footage. The third step is to paint the wall behind where the wood will be placed. Then, add boards from the top down for part of the wall, then bottom up, filling in the center with smaller pieces if needed. Be sure to measure the wall before cutting boards for each row, as walls are never perfectly square.

Key Takeaways:

• Safety first; make sure to wear protective gear such as goggles, gloves, and a hard hat if working on areas overhead.
• One is not limited to pallets; old barn wood, fencing can be used as well.
• Find how big the space is, and lay out the material to be used to make sure it will fit together and have desired look.

“Be sure to use your safety equipment and try to save a few of the old nails to reuse to make your pallet wall look authentic.”

Read more: https://www.remodelaholic.com/diy-pallet-wood-wall-bathroom/

An in-ground trampoline is a trampoline with its legs and support frame buried in a hole, with just the surface exposed. Compared to above-ground trampolines, in-ground trampolines are much safer to play on, much safer to jump down from, and much less of an eyesore. However, the initial installation is significantly more expensive, and you can’t just pick it up and move it to another house. Before you start digging, be sure to call 811 so people will come out for free and mark any electric or other utility lines so you don’t dig through them.

Key Takeaways:

• Building an in-ground trampoline means less safety concerns for all parents
• In-ground trampolines are not removable and can be quite expensive and time-consuming to build
• Remember to measure and account for any extra space needed when planning for your dig

“The biggest concern with leaving a trampoline up in the winter is the weight of the snow stretching the mat and springs.”

Read more: https://www.remodelaholic.com/in-ground-trampoline-installation/