Shutting off irrigation may leave water in pipes and valves. Guidance explains when to winterize, how blowouts work and why safety matters.
How To Winterize Sprinklers Before The First Freeze – Turning Them Off Isn’t Enough
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Say Goodbye To Carpenter Bees With The Help Of WD-40
Hunker cites videos showing WD-40 killing carpenter bees on contact, but evidence that it repels them or prevents return is lacking.
5 Shrubs To Prune In October For Healthier Growth And Better Blooms Next Year
Gardening experts recommend light October pruning for five shrubs, while warning that hard cuts can remove next year’s hydrangea flowers.
When Birds Of Prey Return To The Garden
A Canadian bird-of-prey recovery report links returning hawks and other raptors to pesticide restrictions, habitat protection and garden food webs.
8 Plants That Need Winter Protection More Than You’d Think – Help Them Before Frost Sets In
A Homes & Gardens report highlights eight plants that may need winter protection, from lavender and coral bells to container-grown shrubs.
The Owners Loved Their Home’s 1960S Architecture, But It Felt Too Serious — Look What They Did Instead
Architect Andrés Gutiérrez refreshed a 1962 Mexico City home with Mexican-made furniture, vivid colors and restored architectural features.
Grow Herbs For Free By Taking Cuttings
A gardening guide explains how to take semi-ripe cuttings from thyme, sage and rosemary, and how to help them root without a propagator.
Prune These 7 Plants In October And They Will Come Back Better And Stronger Next Year
An October gardening guide identifies seven plants for pruning, with timing that depends on frost, plant type and local winter conditions.
Growing Coleus Indoors This Fall – For Easy Color You Can Overwinter And Propagate For Next Year
Gardening Know How outlines when to bring coleus indoors, how to check for pests and take cuttings to keep plants through winter.
11 Perennials To Cut Back This Fall For A Healthier Garden Next Spring
Country Living lists 11 perennials to cut back after frost, with guidance on disease, pests and foliage to leave until it dies naturally.
