How to plant garlic
Learn how to plant garlic in fall, including when to plant in Ontario, how deep and far apart to plant cloves, soil preparation and winter mulching
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Backyard & Garden
How to sharpen lawn mower blades
Learn how to inspect, sharpen and balance a lawn mower blade, complete an end-of-season tune-up and store your mower safely through winter.
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How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System Before the First Freeze
How to winterize your sprinkler system in Canada: when to do it, blowout vs. drain, backflow care, safety limits and costs in CAD. Get the checklist.
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Patio Furniture Storage: What to Cover, Stack, or Bring Indoors
Cold doesn’t ruin patio furniture — trapped moisture and freeze-thaw cycling does. Here’s what to cover, stack, or bring in before winter.
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Fall Vegetable Garden Cleanup: Closing Out the Season Right
A fall vegetable garden cleanup guide for Ontario growers: what to remove, compost or leave, plus mulch and disposal tips before winter.
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2026 Curb Appeal Trends: Low-Maintenance Hardscape for Ontario Winters
The 2026 hardscape trends behind genuinely low-maintenance curb appeal in Ontario — durable materials built for freeze-thaw winters.
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How to Store Garden Tools Properly Before Winter
How to store garden tools before winter: cleaning, sharpening, fuel and battery care, and smart storage for Canadian sheds and garages.
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Leaf Cleanup and Mulching: Turning Fall Debris Into Free Compost
Skip the bags at the curb. Turn fall leaves into free compost with a mulching routine built for every Canadian climate zone, from the Prairies to the coast.
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How to Extend Fire Pit Season Into Fall: Setup, Safety, and Fuel Choices
Extend fire pit season into fall with the right clearances, permits, and fuel choice — wood, propane, or gas — for Canadian backyards.
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Closing Your Pool the Right Way: Ontario Fall Checklist
A pool closing checklist for Ontario homes: regional timing, real freeze-damage costs, and the enclosure rule winter doesn’t pause.
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