Garden Center at The Home Depot

A log splitter leaves you with more manageable chunks of wood, while a wood chipper makes tiny wood chips. After pruning bushes and trees with a gas chainsaw or hedge trimmers, clean up the debris in a wood chipper. If your trees are healthy, the chopped wood makes mulch that you can spread around your flowers and plants in the spring. If you removed a tree, you can either get a log splitter or a splitting maul to divide the downed tree into smaller pieces. A wood splitter is quicker and a wise investment if you're doing a large amount of tree cleanup, and the bigger the splitter, the better. Whether you need the power of a gas leaf blower or the comparatively quieter electric leaf blower, we've got both. Using a leaf blower can help you control the leaves with less physical effort. Electric versions come as corded or cordless leaf blowers, which are also called battery leaf blowers. We've also got handheld, walk-behind, and backpack leaf blower models. Leaf vacuums, vacuum-mulcher combo units, or rakes are additional options. Turn the fallen leaves into mulch and enrich your soil or fill up leaf bags and take them out to the curb. Give your garden and lawn a final cleanup for the season, then store the tools for the winter. Remove dirt and grime with a soak in soapy water, then dry the tools thoroughly. Next, soak them in a bleach and water mix for 20 minutes to disinfect them, and follow with a rinse. Then, scrub off rust specks with a wire brush, oil them with WD-40 or vegetable oil if necessary, and ensure they're dry before hanging them in a garage or shed. Prepare your outdoor spigots for freezing temperatures by draining and covering them with faucet covers. Shutting down the outdoor faucet can be put off until watering the garden or washing the car in the driveway is done for the year, but don't wait until the temps drop into the 40s. With all hoses disconnected, turn off the indoor valves that control the spigots, then run the water until it trickles to a stop. If you have pop-up sprinklers or a drip irrigation system, drain those as well as per the manufacturer's instructions. You may need a rental air compressor to get every last drop of water out. Even though your pool is winterized by now, you may be able to prepare for next summer by searching for sales on a pool vacuum and pool cover. That way, you'll be all set for the cold now and the heat later. In climates where it gets cold and snowy, preparing your snow removal tools is key. Snow blowers are great, but keep an ice scraper and snow shovel to chip away ice patches and clear trouble spots. We carry gas snow blowers, electric snow blowers, and cordless ones, too. Rock salt and ice melt can clear walkways with less effort and help keep you safer when you make quick trips to the car. Prepare now before the snow starts falling. Winter temperatures often mean you've wrapped up the outdoor work and gardening for the season. However, if it's not freezing outside and you're motivated, there are usually other projects to do. In the meantime, enjoy your beautiful green plants indoors. Read on for more on final tree and leaf cleanup, indoor gardening, enhancing next year's garden bed, or making the most of a break in the cold weather.Leaf Upkeep and Tree Maintenance in Warmer ClimatesBetween cold snaps, you might want to get out your work gloves, pole saws, pruners, and chainsaws. The focus is on cleanup and preparing for next year. Fallen leaves are an issue even late in the season in warmer climates, so check out leaf bags, blowers, and rakes. Be sure to get buckets and a wheelbarrow to easily transport leaves and branches. Of course, if you've got snow on the ground, you'd need to wait for a thaw.Dote on Indoor PlantsEnjoy the serene feeling of caring for indoor house plants. Tending, trimming, and watering your plants can be calming and centering. Indoor plants can help brighten your mood, cheer up your home's interior, and clean the air.Many types of plants will thrive indoors, from fruit trees to bonsai trees to traditional potted plants like monsteras. Succulents are drought resistant, and low-maintenance indoor plants are great for nervous gardeners. If you have furry friends, be sure to look for cat-safe indoor plants or dog-safe plants. Just make sure they get enough water, and turn the planter pots regularly to give all leaves equal sunlight. If the pots don't have built-in overflow dishes, be sure to add shallow bowls beneath them to catch any extra water. Swap Soil for AirFor a different type of indoor planting, try hydroponic gardening. Hydroponics are an unconventional choice for indoor gardens. You can also keep them going year-round if outdoor raised garden beds aren't available or the existing soil is hard clay, rocks, or sand. A hydroponic garden uses fertilizer and water infused with nutrients to keep plants growing in something other than soil — like sand, rock chips, or perlite. It's an excellent way to grow veggies and herbs. Later in the year, you can just snip sprigs of herbs or pick a fresh veggie to incorporate into your meal. You can also use hydroponics to grow a few varieties of succulents.Spread NutrientsGive your house plants a nutritious place to grow with fertilizer and proper soil. Potted plants all do best with specialty potting soil. Keep in mind that succulents need a sandier soil mix that allows for lots of drainage. For ideal results, always match your soil to your plants when transplanting to larger containers.Fertilizer adds trace minerals and replenishes nutrients that your soil may lack. Fill in the blanks with fertilizer. We carry many types of non-organic and organic plant fertilizers to keep your indoor plants happy and healthy.Add Decorative Retaining Wall Blocks and MulchOn days when you'd like to garden but the growing season is over, consider planning for the spring instead. Measure the perimeter of your garden and crunch some numbers to see how many retaining wall blocks you'd need to surround or accent your garden. While you're at it, use our mulch calculator to figure out how much you'll need to buy when the temperatures warm. Give your garden a finished look with rubber mulch. It overwinters well and resists fading longer than other mulches.Warm the Outdoors with a Patio HeaterStretch out warmer winter evenings with a fire pit, patio heater, or outdoor fireplace to take off the chill. No matter if you're looking to heat a small patio, a cozy back porch, or a spacious deck, we've got options. All you have to do is find the one that matches your decor style.When you're curious about how to build an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, we have the supplies you need. We carry brick pavers, mortar, a wheelbarrow, trowels, and more. If you'd love some extra heat but would rather not install a gas fire pit or fireplace, we also have patio heaters, including gas, propane, and electric models.Ease Into WinterThis winter, shore up your plants and flowers for the year with us. Move your garden indoors and admire your house plants while outdoor plants have retired for the season. We'll be here when it's time to shop our wide variety of outdoor living products and garden care online, in your local store, or in our mobile app.

Gregory Asher
4 Star
Great friendly staff in their nursery department. Awesome selection of flowers and pots.
Tuesday 14th June 2016

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great service, awsome associate's,
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The business hours are long, open early and close late. There are a lot of things, the prices are OK, and there are discounts from time to time...
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