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(206)361-3427

Tool & Truck Rental

(206)361-3404

Store Hours

Mon-Sat:
6:00am - 10:00pm

Sun:
7:00am - 8:00pm

Curbside:
09:00am - 6:00pm

Location

11616 Aurora Ave N

Seattle, WA 98133

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Garden Project Calculators

Grass Seed Calculator

Grass Seed Calculator

When you're ready to seed your lawn, our calculator helps you estimate the amount of grass seed you'll need to get the job done.

Mulch Calculator

Mulch Calculator

Enter your preferred material, the square footage and mulch depth of the coverage space for accurate results.

Fencing Calculator

Fencing Calculator

We'll calculate the amount of fencing you should purchase based on your property needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening

What can I do with the extra wood after tree removal or tree trimming?

Wood splitters leave you with more manageable chunks of wood, while wood chippers make tiny wood chips. After pruning trees and bushes with hedge trimmers or a gas chainsaw, clean up the debris in a wood chipper. If your trees are healthy, the wood makes fresh mulch that you can spread around your flowers and plants in the spring. If you removed a tree, you can either get a log splitter or a splitting maul to break up the wood into smaller pieces. A wood splitter is quicker and a wise investment if you're doing a large amount of tree cleanup, and the bigger the splitter, the better.

Is it better to use a rake or leaf blower on fallen leaves?

Keep leaf maintenance under control with just a few tools. For a classic method, go with a rake, some work gloves, and lawn bags. We've also got leaf blowers if you'd prefer outdoor power tools instead.

How do I store my lawn mowers and chainsaws for the winter?

To maintain outdoor power equipment, clean it before you store it. Check your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website for info on caring for a specific tool. To shut down gas-powered outdoor power equipment for the season, run each tool at an idle until the gasoline runs out, then change the oil so it's ready in the spring. For electric tools, remove the battery, put it in its storage case, and store it where it won't freeze — usually away from the tools themselves. Your tools will last longer when put some care into them, saving you time and money.

How do I winterize an outdoor faucet?

Prepare for freezing temps by covering outside faucets with faucet covers. Shutting down the outdoor spigot can be put off until watering the garden or washing the car is done for the year, but don't wait too long. With all hoses disconnected, turn off the indoor valves that control the spigots, then open the taps and let them run until the water stops. If you have underground sprinklers or an irrigation system, drain those as well as per the manufacturer's instructions. You may need an air compressor to get out every last drop of water. Even though your pool is winterized by now, you may be able to prepare for next summer by searching for sales on a pool vacuum and pool cover. That way, you'll be all set for the cold now and the heat later.

Do I get a snow blower or snow shovel?

In climates where it gets cold and snowy, preparing your snow removal equipment is key. Snow blowers are great, but keep a snow shovel or two to clean trouble spots or chip away ice patches. Find lightweight cordless and electric snow blowers as well as gas snow blowers. Rock salt and ice melt can clear walkways with less effort and help keep you safer when you make quick trips to the mailbox or car. Shop now before the weather cools more and the snow rolls in.

The Home Depot Garden Center at Bitterlake

Winter temperatures often mean you've wrapped up the gardening and outdoor work for the season. However, if you're motivated and it's not freezing outside, there are usually other projects to do. In the meantime, enjoy your plants indoors. Read on for more on final tree and leaf cleanup, indoor gardening, giving next year's garden bed a glow-up, or making the most of a slightly warmer day.

Leaf Upkeep and Tree Maintenance in Warmer Climates
Between cold snaps, you might be able to still get out your work gloves, chainsaws, pole saws, and pruners. If you haven't done it yet, the focus is on cleanup and preparing for next year. Leaf maintenance is a concern even late in the season in warmer climates, so check out rakes, leaf bags, and blowers. Remember a wheelbarrow and buckets to transport leaves and branches. Of course, if you've got snow on the ground, you'd need to wait for a thaw.

Raise Indoor Plants
Enjoy caring for indoor house plants. A nurturing routine for your plants can create a peaceful addition to your home life. Indoor plants can help brighten your mood while you cheer up your home's interior.

Many types of plants will thrive indoors, from fruit trees to bonsai trees to traditional potted plants like monsteras. Low-maintenance plants are great for nervous or new gardeners, and succulents thrive with little watering. If you have furry friends, be sure to look for cat-safe indoor plants or dog-safe plants. Just turn the planter pots regularly to give all the leaves equal sunlight, and make sure they get enough water. Remember to place decorative dishes beneath them if the pots don't have built-in overflow dishes to catch any extra water.

Garden with Air Instead of Soil
For a different type of indoor planting, try hydroponic gardening. Hydroponics are an unconventional choice for indoor gardens. You can also keep them going year-round if outdoor raised garden beds aren't an option or the existing soil is poor.

A hydroponic garden uses fertilizer and water infused with nutrients to keep plants growing in a substrate that's not soil — like perlite, sand, or rock chips. It's an excellent way to grow vegetables and herbs. Later in the year, you can just snip an herb or pick a fresh veggie to add into your meal. You can also use hydroponics to grow some types of succulents.

Spread Nutrients
Give your house plants a nutritious place to grow with fertilizer and proper soil. Potted plants all do best with specialty potting soil. Keep in mind that succulents need a sandier soil mix that allows for lots of drainage. For ideal results, always match your soil to your plants when transplanting to larger containers.

Fertilizer adds and replenishes trace minerals and nutrients that your soil may lack. Fill in the blanks with fertilizer. We offer many kinds of non-organic and organic plant fertilizers to keep your indoor plants healthy and happy.

Add Decorative Mulch and Retaining Wall Blocks
On days when you'd like to garden but the growing season is over, consider planning for the spring and budgeting accordingly. Measure the perimeter of your garden and crunch some numbers to see how many retaining wall blocks you'd need to accent or surround your garden. While you're at it, use our mulch calculator to figure out how much you'll need to buy when the temperatures warm. Give your garden a finished look with rubber mulch. It overwinters well and resists fading longer than other mulches.

Warm the Outdoors with an Outdoor Fireplace
Stretch out warmer winter evenings with a patio heater, outdoor fireplace, or fire pit to take off the chill. No matter if you're looking for outdoor heaters for decks, small patios, or cozy porches, we've got options. All you have to do is find the one that matches your decor style.

When you're curious about how to build an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, we have the supplies you need. We carry brick pavers, mortar, a wheelbarrow, trowels, and more. If you'd love some extra heat but would rather not install a gas fire pit or fireplace, we also have patio heaters, including gas, propane, and electric models.

Ease Into Winter
This winter, shore up your plants and flowers for the year with us. Move your garden indoors and admire your house plants while outdoor plants have retired for the season. We'll be here when it's time to shop our wide variety of spring garden care and outdoor living products online, in your Bitterlake store, or in our mobile app.

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