Montgomery Green Thumbs! Have you completed your prep for the cold upon us? As you know, gardening requires warmth, something we always relinquish as mother nature takes us into winter.
Remove residual water! Remember water expands when freezing – thus breaking seals and hoses alike. Even metal doesn’t stand a chance to ice.
Remove rust! Sandpaper, lightly used, can extend tools greatly. Or try vinegar making sure you wipe all away once complete.
Dry all tools! Even water or vinegar on a small scale can pit or erode your most valuable items.
Sharpen your tools. You can do this yourself if you are knowledgeable and if not, there is a professional sharpener in the area that can help. Find him with a search!
Lubricate tools, especially moving parts! A quick shot of a light lubricant will help moisture stay away and keep moving parts working efficiently for the next season.
Boiled linseed oil is great for wood. Remove potential wood pieces capable of splinters. You don’t need that for next season!
Inspect and store accordingly. You want the tools safe and protected from any elements, even if they’re in a shed or garage.
Winterize your lawn mower. Always remove all gasoline from the tank as it degrades over several months and will clog up the systems.
As we close another year of gardening, we thank you all for your attention to our newsletter. If you have enjoyed the content and enjoy gardening, join us in March when we see the snow fading away and green coming back. Have a lovely winter – enjoy the fruits of your harvest!
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