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Protect Your Turf
It is necessary to take action now in guarding grass and shrubs from winter's wear and tear to promote a well manicured lawn come spring time.
-- Fertilize in September and again in late October to deliver a protective vitamin burst to your lawn. Adding grass seed to bare spots will allow roots to develop before colder weather arrives.
-- Defend against disease by pruning, raking and clearing away debris. Start a compost pile using healthy yard waste to create a mineral-rich soil substitute you can use during planting season.
--Spread mulch around bushes and trees to help the plants retain moisture and insulate them during chilly nights.
Refresh Your Home
Help homes look well tended from the street with these cost-efficient projects.
-- Beautify the exterior by power washing siding, doors and windows. Brighten the home by adding light fixtures to your porch or landscape lighting along a sidewalk.
-- Clean out leaves and twigs from gutters throughout the fall season to keep them from clogging and causing overflow rain water.
-- Restore an aging deck with a water repellent stain to shield it from ice and snow and create a warm, welcoming glow.
-- Create a stunning entryway by adding color -- paint the door a vibrant color and fill planters with seasonal flowers like chrysanthemums or pansies. And while you're looking at flowers, consider fall and winter houseplants varieties for your home's decor like Orchids or Lucky Bamboo.
Recommended Products --Pennington Smart Seed (Item #289567,$25.97 ) -- Sta-Green 5M Phosphorus Free Winterizer Fertilizer (Item #166940,$9.97 ) --Corona Clipper Tree Pruner (Item #86252,$39.98 ) -- Tru Temper 30 inch Poly Leaf Rake (Item #88196,$9.97 ) -- Scotts Nature Scapes Mulch (Item #'s 109463(red), 154799(black), 241344(brown), price varies) --Valspar 1-Gallon Duramax Exterior Paint (Item #74233,$32.98 , Color: Quite Red, 1011-3) -- 2-Pack Outdoor Wall Light (Item #56872,$34.96 ) -- TroyBilt Pressure Washer powered byHonda (Item #289035,$319 ) -- Cabot Oil Decking Stain (Item #238830,$31.97 ) For more fall upgrade ideas, visit Lowes.com or your localLowe's store.
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