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Just like your plants, your gardening tools and supplies will benefit from a little extra attention this fall.
TLC for tools
Before winter, you should:
– Drain hoses and store them in a protected area.
– Drain and winterize irrigation lines.
– Clean pesticide sprayers.
– Store leftover pesticides in their original containers, locked in a cabinet in a place where they won’t freeze.
– Store fertilizers separately from pesticides.
– Place the original fertilizer bags inside plastic containers, such as garbage cans or heavy plastic bags, to keep out moisture.
– Clean garden tools, sharpen the blades and coat with a lubricant to keep them from rusting. Treat dry wood handles with linseed oil.
