Drive down almost any street in October and you’ll see it: little brown cones of …
Why Your Ceiling Fan Is Making Your House Colder This Fall (And the Switch That Fixes It)
Most people think a ceiling fan is a summer-only appliance, so it sits there all …
Why Rabbits Wreck Young Trees in Winter (And How to Protect Trees From Rabbits Before the First Snow)
Rabbits and voles do their worst tree damage under the snow, where you can’t see it. Here’s how to protect trees from rabbits in winter before it’s too late.
Why Your Backyard Pond Turns Into a Swamp Every Fall (And the Fall Pond Maintenance That Prevents It)
A clear pond in September can turn into a murky, smelly mess by November. Here is what is really happening under the surface and the simple fall pond maintenance that stops it.
Why Your Geraniums Die in the Basement Every Winter (And How to Overwinter Geraniums So They Bloom Again)
Every October, millions of gardeners dig up their geraniums, haul them to the basement, and …
Why Shutting Off the Water Doesn’t Protect Your Sprinklers (And How to Winterize a Sprinkler System Properly)
Here’s the thing that surprises almost everyone: you can shut off the water to your …
Why Your Door Still Feels Drafty With the Door Shut (And How to Check Door Weatherstripping in 2 Minutes)
Your door is closed and locked, yet cold air still creeps across the floor. Here’s the two-minute test that shows exactly where the leak is.
Why Your Garden Tools Rust in the Shed Every Winter (And How to Store Garden Tools So They Last)
Last spring I pulled my favorite hand trowel out of the shed and found the …
Why Your Firewood Hisses and Smokes Even After a Year of Storage (And How to Store Firewood the Right Way)
You stacked it in spring, covered it with a tarp, and left it all summer. …
Why Your New Tree Needs More Water in October Than in July (And How to Water a Newly Planted Tree Before Winter)
Here’s a strange fact that surprises almost everyone: a tree you planted this year can …