Your grass needs a winter blanket, too. Of course, where you live makes a difference, but for yards that go completely brown (dormant) over winter, try a slow-release organic fertilizer. Not too much, and not too little. As the fairy tale says, enough to make your grass's winter blanket "just right." Check with your local garden store for their recommendation.
It's easy to decorate for the fall season (dare I say ... Halloween) without going the traditional route. Colorful leaves. Orange pumpkins. Gourds and ears of corn. You can collect many of these from your yard or garden or pick them up at the store. Assemble them in shallow baskets, and your fall decor is complete!
Keep your drains on a low-fat diet. Never dispose of fats, oils, or grease in your sink or toilet. They can create "fat-burgs" in your lines and slow your drains. Instead, let the fats, oils, and grease cool, place them in a disposable container (an old water bottle or butter tub works well) and drop them in the trash. Water flow in your drains: Improved!!
No-nos, or should that be no-no's? Anyway, here's the deal. A toilet isn't a trash can. Wet wipes, hair from your brush, dental floss ... not for the toilet. Cotton balls, paper towels, personal products ... no, no, no. Whether your house is on sewer or septic, you will be a hero if you flush your flushables and trolley your trash to the trash can! Two thumbs up for you heros out there!
By taking a hike! With October finally here, preparations for the fall season are coming up fast. Take time to get outdoors and enjoy the cooler weather (and if you can, take a friend!). You will feel refreshed when you return, and your enthusiasm for your upcoming tasks will be at its highest level possible!