How to Store Your Garden Hose in Winter So It Doesn't Freeze or Crack

 

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"Pack up your hose properly to prevent winter damage."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Good information to know if you live in a climate that freezes.

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Plants That Must Be Pruned in January or February

 

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"January and February may not necessarily be the months when we enjoy the fruits of our labor, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use them as stepping stones to set our gardens up for success for the growing season to come. 

Mid-to-late January and all of February are when I do a significant part of my pruning for the year, since I leave most of my perennials and shrubs in place during the fall season."  Comment from Rural Sprout

Following the gardening rules is the best practice, but you must learn them first.  I'm a bad gardener and don't follow rules, but I'm learning now.

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Outdoor Plants You Should Always Bring Indoors Before Winter Hits

 

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"Here are the best tips and advice from experts on which plants to bring indoors and how to best care for them."  Comment from Real Simple 

Even in Central Florida, zone 9b, we have to be up on what to do to keep our plants safe from frost.

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