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When should you winterize your sprinklers — and how to do it right

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn when to winterize your sprinkler system before the first hard freeze and the key steps to drain your lines to prevent costly repairs.

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Stop spring lawn weeds before they sprout with a simple fall pre-emergent barrier — applying it now saves you hours of yard work next year

By Kaycee Hill Published

Spreading a fall pre-emergent on your lawn right now creates a barrier that blocks winter weed seeds from sprouting. Here's the best way to do it.

Lawn Care
Patagonia deals
15 Patagonia deals that rival October Prime day — save up to 50% off at REI now

By Olivia Halevy Published

I've found the best REI Patagonia deals that rival Prime Day. Here are my favorite deals.

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3 essential fall jobs to protect young trees before the first cold snap

By Kaycee Hill Published

Protect young trees from severe winter damage. Discover the simple 3-step fall routine to insulate roots and shield trunks before hard frosts hit.

Gardening
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Walmart has 17 patio and garden deals under $50 that are perfect for a fall refresh

By Olivia Halevy Published

Some of the best Walmart outdoor deals come in under $50! Check out my favorite upgrades for your home and garden this fall.

Outdoors
Garden tasks you should do in October
Why you can’t ignore your lawn in October: 7 tasks to complete this month

By Camilla Sharman Published

7 October lawn care jobs you need to do right now for a healthy lawn.

Lawn Care
A composite image shows a red climbing plant growing by a window, a forest of golden yellow trees, and a tray filled with squashes and fall flowers, overlaid with a Tom's Guide Quiz graphic
Love Fall color spotting? Test your knowledge of this season's trees, plants and blooms in our photo quiz

By Ella Taylor Published

Featuring 10 of the most spectacular fall photos, how many seasonal botanical favorites can you identify?

Gardening
Home depot deals
17 Home Depot deals worth shopping before October Prime Day: up to 50% off home decor, Halloween decorations and grills

By Millie Davis-Williams Last updated

Prime Big Deal Days is on the way, but these are the early deals I'd shop from Home Depot right now with up to 50% off home and garden essentials.

Outdoors
A selection of fall decor finds
12 budget-friendly Amazon fall decor finds from $6 to give your home a seasonal glow-up

By Will Salmon Published

Refresh your home with a cozy fall theme

Outdoors
A selection of winter storm essentials.
Severe weather warning: 15 winter storm essentials you shouldn't wait to buy

By Will Salmon Published

With a winter storm on its way, it's a good idea to be prepared in case of an emergency. This list of the things to buy will help you feel more secure and ready.

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