Plant Spring Bulbs
Better get started now if you want to see tulips and daffodils in your flowerbeds next spring. Bulbs for spring flowers should be planted in the fall before the ground freezes. Planting bulbs this time of year will ensure the bulb’s root system has an opportunity to get established before winter arrives. The key to planting bulbs is to ensure they are located at the proper depth. As a general rule, bulbs should be planted three times as deep as the bulb is wide.
Insulate outdoor faucets and pipes
Freezing temperatures are bad news for pipes and exterior faucets. As water freezes, it expands and can burst plumbing lines and fixtures. More than 250,000 homes will experience ruptured pipes this winter, leaving homeowners with extensive water damage and some expensive repairs. Before cooler temperatures settle in, place a cover on all exterior faucets and wrap exposed plumbing in insulation. Pipes that are in unheated areas of your home such as attics, basements or crawlspaces are especially vulnerable when the temperatures drop.
