Lowe's Equipped with Essentials for Fall Projects Outside and In
Daylight hours are shortening, so get outside to complete a few lawn
projects and enjoy the fall weather before winter arrives. Fall leaves
are beautiful, but they can deprive the lawn of air and sunlight that
gives it that healthy green color. Gather and bag leaves with a
Spring and summer vegetables will have to start anew next year, but take herbs inside for the winter so they can be replanted in spring. Fruit plants and trees should be watered until first frost. Don't continuously fertilize into fall, but rather use a time-released fertilizer stick to gradually provide nutrients to fruit plants throughout the winter. If you are not quite ready to call it quits with your edible garden before winter, there are plenty of fall-friendly vegetables that can be planted through September. Cool-season crops like lettuce, greens, peas, carrots and potatoes can withstand a light frost.
Continue down the list of fall chores by pruning and trimming back lawn
shrubs so that plants are ready for new growth when warmer weather
arrives. Spread Sta-Green Phosphorous-Free Winterizer (#166940,
Home Haven
Before colder weather settles in and gatherings move from the outdoor
chiminea to the living room fireplace, there are a few projects you can
tackle to create a healthy, efficient indoor haven for the family. Seal
gaps and cracks throughout the home with Dow Great Stuff Gaps &
Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant (#13617,
Since you will be spending more time indoors, improving indoor air quality should be a top priority. Replace all furnace, vacuum and air purifier filters to reduce indoor air pollutants. Well-maintained air purification systems will protect your family from allergens and other airborne pathogens that may be of concern during winter months. While taking the time to replace filters, vacuum dust from the baseboard heaters and cold air returns.
Lowe's Creative Ideas is a great resource for home improvement projects
that can be completed in a day or weekend. Pick-up a copy at your local
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