)
;Resize=(300,300))
)
.jpeg?im=Crop,rect=(363.69230769230774,1.2307692307692308,958.7692307692308,958.7692307692308);Resize=(300,300))
;Resize=(300,300))
;Resize=(300,300))
;Resize=(300,300))
;Resize=(300,300))
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
;Resize=(300,300))
;Resize=(300,300))
)
)
)
)
;Resize=(300,300))
)
)
;Resize=(300,300))
;Resize=(300,300))
Do you have what you need to make your garden grow?
Explore Your Local Garden Center at a Home Depot Near You.
Get inspired to upgrade your plants and landscaping.
Garden Center
Store Hours
Mon-Sat:
6:00am - 9:00pm
Sun:
8:00am - 8:00pm
Curbside:
09:00am - 6:00pm
Location
1381 W Main St
Gaylord, MI 49735
Shop Plants Online
Garden Project Calculators
;Resize=(703,395.44))
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.
;Resize=(703,395.44))
Mulch Calculator
Enter your preferred material, the square footage and mulch depth of the coverage space for accurate results.
;Resize=(703,395.44))
Fencing Calculator
We'll calculate the amount of fencing you should purchase based on your property needs.
Shop Outdoor and Garden Brands
Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening
When should fall veggies be well established by?
Some hardy plants survive the cold and keep growing when they're mature by first frost. Cole crops, or crucifererous veggies, like kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, thrive in cooler temperatures and may continue growing into the winter months. Get incredible depth to their taste by harvesting these veggies after frost. The plants convert starches into sugar, so they'll taste sweeter than earlier harvests. Root veggies, like beets, also love chilly temperatures.
Should I get a log splitter or a wood chipper?
A log splitter leaves you with more manageable chunks of wood, while a wood chipper makes tiny wood chips. After pruning trees and bushes with a gas chainsaw or hedge trimmers, clean up the debris in a wood chipper. If your trees are healthy, the chopped wood and bark chips make mulch that you can spread around your fall flowers and plants. If you removed a tree, you can either get a wedge and a sledgehammer or a log splitter to divide 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.
How can I remove fall leaves from my lawn?
Stay on top of leaf maintenance with just a few tools. For an economical and quiet cleanup method, go with a rake, some work gloves, and lawn bags. We've also got leaf blowers if you'd prefer an outdoor power tool instead.
How do I store my garden tools for the season?
To make next spring easier, clean your garden tools before you store them. Remove dirt and grime with a soak in soapy water, then dry your tools well. Next, soak them in a bleach and water mix for 20 minutes to disinfect them, and follow with a rinse. Then, scrub off rust specks with a wire brush, oil them with vegetable oil or WD-40 if necessary, and ensure they're dry before hanging them in a garage or shed.
When do I prep the pool for winter?
Once the heat of summer dissipates, winterize your pool before the cold really moves in. Clean and vacuum the pool with a special pool vacuum, then drain the water. Use a swimming pool cover to help prevent the pipes or even the pool wall itself from becoming weakened or cracked if water freezes and expands inside. While you're at it, drain and cover outdoor spigots and irrigation systems, too.
How early do I prep for snow blower use?
In climates where it gets cold and snowy, early fall is the time to prepare your snow removal tools. Snow blowers are great, but keep an ice scraper and snow shovel to clean trouble spots or chip away ice patches. Find one-, two-, and three-stage snow blowers in electric and gas options. Rock salt and ice melt can clear walkways with less effort and help keep you safer when you make quick trips to the mailbox. Shop now before the weather cools more and the snow rolls in.
The Home Depot Garden Center at Gaylord
Fall is a different time for your lawn and garden, so get out your work gloves, chainsaws, and pole saws. The focus shifts from growing to harvesting, from upkeep to cleanup. We've got fall lawn tips to help you make the most of your garden and landscaping as the season ends. We'll also guide you through fall harvest and planting. Depending on your climate, you might be able to garden throughout the chillier months. Read on for more on fall garden and lawn maintenance.
Fertilize or Patch Your Lawn
Patch bald spots on your lawn by spreading fresh grass seed. Cooler weather is a great time to fill in dead, brown, or bare places in your yard. However, be mindful of fallen leaves on freshly seeded areas. New grass seed needs sun, water, and air to grow, and leaf litter can block out the sunlight and air it needs to germinate.
If you're in a northern climate, prepare your cool-season grass for the fall with lawn fertilizer. Rent an aerator to aerate your lawn before adding fertilizer to get those nutrients down near the roots quickly. An edger gives extra polish to the perimeter of your yard. Water your cool-season lawn regularly and tend to any weeds that show up. It'll need different maintenance than warm-season grass, which goes dormant as the weather cools. Taper down watering on warm-season lawns.
Fall Gardening
Many colorful fall flowers are annuals, like marigolds, so they last until the end of the year. Hardier plants, like pansies and chrysanthemums, should return in the spring. Always check the plant tag for info. If you want your mums to grow back next year, the label should call them chrysanthemum morifolium, hardy mums, or garden mums. If it says they're an annual or florist mum, you'll have flowers this year only.
Succulents and shrubs put on a show of flowers in the fall, especially if they're already established in the ground or kept in flower pots. Succulent planters allow for easier upkeep of sensitive succulents. Customize the soil in the planters to fit these desert plants, as they need a sandy succulent soil mixture.
For shrubs, look after the ones you've got or plant new ones, weather permitting. Get in new plants now, especially if you're in a warmer climate and have time before the cold and frost comes. If you use retaining wall blocks to surround or accent your garden, try giving a finished look with rubber mulch. It'll overwinter just fine and look new longer than bark chips or other mulches that fade with weathering.
Cut and Cover Perennials
In climates where you might have a cold snap here and there, but then it'll warm up above freezing, cover your plants. Protect your garden from freeze and frost damage to extend their season. You can get extra life out of your garden by covering your plants with tarps, 5-gallon buckets, or even painting drop cloths. It'll warm your plants like a greenhouse, and they'll survive a frost.
This works well when the weather is still transitional, until you're fully into the colder parts of the season. Uncover the plants when it warms up again and let them enjoy that autumn sunshine. Once the temperatures regularly dip below freezing, it's time to say goodbye to the garden for the rest of the year.
Put the Garden to Bed
When the sun angle changes and your annuals start looking rougher, it's time to dig up the plants. Northern climates might be putting the garden to bed for the season in October or November. After your annuals are done blooming for the year, dig them up and dispose of the detritus, or dead plant debris. You can let them return their nutrients to the earth, but there are two exceptions: if your plants dealt with blight or if you had a slug problem.
For gardens overrun with slugs and snails or if your plants struggled with blight, put the expired plants in a leaf and lawn bag for disposal. You don't want to bring the disease or snails to next year's garden. However, if you have a compost heap, feel free to add the snail-riddled plant parts there.
After you've removed the old plants, you have a clean slate. Prepare your garden bed for the spring by rotating the soil with a rototiller or shovel. You want to loosen the earth so the topsoil goes down and the deeper soil comes up. It lets the soil rest and helps nutrients penetrate. It's also an excellent opportunity to test the soil and see what, if any, soil amendments you need. Different crops and plants use different nutrients. Test your soil to see if it's balanced or if you need to replenish certain nutrients that have been depleted.
Bring Delicate Plants Indoors
Gardeners with potted plants can extend their growing season by bringing delicate plants indoors to a sunny window. Indoor gardening allows both outdoor plants to live longer and indoor plants to bring joy into your home. Just make sure they get enough water, and turn them regularly to give all leaves equal sunlight for photosynthesis. If the pots don't have built-in overflow dishes, be sure to add shallow bowls beneath them to catch any extra water.
Warm the Outdoors with a Patio Heater
Stretch out your fall evenings with an outdoor fireplace, fire pit, or patio heater to take off the chill. No matter if you're looking to heat a small patio, a cozy back porch, or a spacious deck, we've got options. All you have to do is find the one that matches your decor style.
We've got fire bowls and fire pit tables ready to warm your outdoor space. Check out stylish propane and natural gas fire pits in a variety of shapes. We've also got woodburning fire pits and the firewood to stoke them. You can even build your own with fire pit kits or make it completely custom and build an in-ground fire pit to your exact specifications with pavers that lead to and surround the pit. Stop by your closest garden center to see what's in stock.
Ease Into Fall
This fall, shore up your garden and lawn for the season with us. We have the supplies and tools you need for putting the garden to bed, leaf cleanup, and restoring nutrients to your soil so it's ready for next spring. Shop our wide variety of fall garden care and outdoor living products online, in your local store, or in our mobile app.
Nearby Stores
Find Another Store
1700 Anderson Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
26.26 mi
Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 9:00pm
Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm
