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Springfield, MO 65804

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening

When should I plant my fall vegetables outdoors?

If you're planting seeds for fall gardening, get them in by late summer. Warm climates can plant later in the year than cold northern climates. You may be able to grow cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens throughout the fall and into winter if the weather stays mild. Check your planting zone for details on your growing season and specific plants, then do some research on how to plant a fall vegetable garden.

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

Log splitters leave you with more manageable chunks of wood, while wood chippers make tiny wood chips. After pruning bushes and trees with a gas chainsaw or hedge trimmers, clean up the debris in a wood chipper. If your trees are in good health, the chopped wood and bark chips make fresh mulch that you can spread around your fall flowers and plants. If you got rid of a tree, you can either get an axe or a log splitter to divide the downed tree into smaller pieces. The wood splitter will be faster and a smart investment if you're doing a large amount of tree cleanup, and bigger is better here.

How do I get rid of all the leaves in my yard?

Although it may sometimes feel like a losing battle, you can keep on top of leaf maintenance. For a workout, a quiet cleanup method, and an economical choice, go with a rake, some work gloves, and lawn bags. We also have leaf blowers if you'd prefer an outdoor power tool instead.

How do I store my garden tools for the season?

Give your garden and yard a final cleanup for the season, then store the tools for the winter. Remove dirt and grime by soaking them in soapy water, then drying the tools thoroughly. Next, soak them in a bleach and water mix for 20 minutes to kill off any fungus or bacteria, and follow with a rinse. Then, scrub away specks of rust with a wire brush, oil them with WD-40 or vegetable oil if necessary, and ensure they're dry before hanging them in a shed or garage.

How do I winterize my pool?

Once the heat of summer fades away, it's time to winterize the pool before the cold really sets in. Clean and vacuum your 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. Don't forget to drain and cover outdoor spigots and sprinkler systems, too.

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Fall is a fresh start for your lawn and garden, so get out your work gloves, chainsaws, pole saws, and pruners. The focus shifts from upkeep to cleanup, from growing to harvesting. We've got fall lawn tips to help you make the most of your garden and landscaping as the season comes to a close. We'll also help guide you through fall harvest and planting. Depending on your climate, you might be able to garden throughout the chillier months. Keep reading for more on fall lawn and garden maintenance.

Patch or Fertilize Your Lawn
Patch up bald spots in your yard by overseeding them. Cooler weather is a great time to fill in brown, dead, or bare places in your yard. However, be mindful of fallen leaves on freshly seeded areas. Fresh grass seed needs sun, air, and water to grow, and leaf litter can block out the air and sunlight it needs to germinate.

If your lawn is in good shape, help ensure it stays that way by applying lawn fertilizer if you have cool-season grass. Aerate your lawn before adding fertilizer to get the most value. An edger gives extra polish to the perimeter of your yard. Water your cool-season lawn regularly and tend to any pesky fall weeds that show up. It'll require different upkeep than warm-season grass, which goes dormant as the weather cools. Slow down watering on warm-season lawns.

Fall Planting
Autumn planting is often overlooked, but fall is the perfect time to get extra flowers in your garden. Chrysanthemums, often just referred to as "mums," provide a beautiful pop of fall color. Find them in shades of red, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and white. You may also choose some marigolds for orange, red, and yellow blooms that last until the first frost, or possibly longer if you properly protect them. Remember to explore the wide variety of fall plant and flower options.

Succulents and shrubs also blossom 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. You can 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, if the weather allows. Get in new plants now, especially if you're in a warmer climate and have time before the frost and cold set in. If you use retaining wall blocks to accent or surround your garden area, give it a finished look with rubber mulch. It'll overwinter just fine and look newer for longer than bark chips or other mulches that fade with time.

Cut and Cover Perennials
In climates where you might have a cold snap here and there, but then it'll warm up above freezing again, cover your plants. Protect your garden from frost and freeze damage to extend their season. You can get extra life from your garden by covering your plants with painting drop cloths, tarps, or even 5-gallon buckets. It'll warm your plants like a blanket or 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 in the morning when the thermometer goes up again and allow them to enjoy that fall sunshine. Once the temperatures regularly dip below freezing, it's time to say goodbye to the garden for now.

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 that get cold earlier in the fall might be putting the garden to bed for the season in October or November, while warmer climates might wait until November or December. After your vegetable plants have produced a final harvest, dig them up, then chop 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 had disease or if you had a snail problem.

If your garden is prone to snail problems, you'll need to let the old plant matter decay somewhere else. Snails and slugs love to eat decaying plants. Moving those plants to another location will help prevent your garden from being taken over by these pests in the spring. Although snails and slugs are often thought of as pests by gardeners, they're still part of the ecosystem, so relocate them elsewhere on your property if you can. As for the exception of your plants struggling with blight or disease, simply pack up those dead plants in the leaf and lawn bag to avoid passing any issues on to next year's crop.

After you've removed the old plants, you have a clean slate. Prep your garden bed for spring by rotating the soil with a shovel or renting a rototiller. You'll need to bring the deeper soil to the surface, send the topsoil lower down, and generally break up the ground. It lets your 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 plants and crops use different nutrients. Test your soil to see if it's balanced or if you should add certain nutrients that have been depleted.

Bring Delicate Plants Indoors
Gardeners with potted plants can extend their growing season by bringing the plants inside to a sunny spot. Indoor gardening allows both outdoor plants to live longer and house plants to bring happiness into your home. Just make sure they get enough water now that they won't benefit from rainfall, and rotate them regularly to give all those leaves equal sunlight for photosynthesis. Don't forget to place decorative dishes beneath them if the pots don't have built-in overflow dishes to catch any extra water.

Warm the Outdoors with a Fire Pit
Stretch out your fall evenings with a fire pit, patio heater, or outdoor fireplace to take off the chill. No matter if you're looking to heat a spacious deck, a small patio, or a cozy back porch, we've got options. All you have to do is find the one that matches your style.

We have fire bowls and fire pit tables ready to warm your outdoor space. Check out stylish propane and natural gas fire pits in various shapes. We've also got wood-burning 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 lawn and garden for the season with The Home Depot. We've got all that you need for restoring nutrients to your soil, leaf cleanup, and putting the garden to bed 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.

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