For home gardeners, the winter season is the slowest time of the year. The garden is primarily dormant with the primary care being protecting our plants during freezing nights. Outside the garden however, there are actions to be taken to ensure we are ready to roll once spring begins to set in.
As it is within the garden, the best time to prepare your outdoor garden area for freezing weather is before it gets here! In late fall, begin to think about what you need to “winterize”. Below are a few tasks that should be done in preparation for the winter season.
- Drain hoses to prevent cracking during freezing nights
- Drain hoses to prevent cracking during freezing nights
- Clean and Maintain equipment before storing and putting away. Blades can be sharpened and oiled, mowers and other machines should be wiped free of debris and their oil topped off.
- Sweep and organize sheds. Donate or sell unwanted equipment
