Gardeners can extend the growing season into fall and winter by using simple techniques like row covers, cold frames, mulch, and succession planting to protect plants from cold and maintain growth.
Fall is the optimal time to control winter annual weeds like henbit, chickweed, and annual bluegrass through timely herbicide application and proper lawn maintenance.
Oklahoma homeowners: protect landscape trees during dry, cold winters with deep watering, 2–4 in. mulch, smart pruning, pest control and careful herbicide use.
Discover the benefits of planting cover crops in your garden this fall. Learn how cover crops improve soil health, prevent erosion, suppress weeds, and add nutrients during the off-season. Find tips on choosing the right mix, when to plant, and how to prepare for spring vegetables in Oklahoma's mild climate.
A guide outlining essential tips for safely operating string trimmers, edgers, and leaf blowers, including clearing debris beforehand, protecting people, pets, plants and property, wearing protective gear and watching traffic, managing cords on electric models, keeping clippings off roads and out of storm drains, and maintaining equipment by cleaning intakes and plastic parts without solvents.
A guide outlining essential tips for safely operating string trimmers, edgers, and leaf blowers, including clearing debris beforehand, protecting people, pets, plants and property, wearing protective gear and watching traffic, managing cords on electric models, keeping clippings off roads and out of storm drains, and maintaining equipment by cleaning intakes and plastic parts without solvents.
A guide outlining essential tips for safe lawnmower use, including age guidelines, pre-mowing yard checks, forward-only mowing and proper blade-flap use, handling thick grass clogs safely, slope strategies for push vs. riding mowers and cord awareness for electric models.
Gardeners should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment—such as safety glasses, face shields, steel-toe boots, long clothing, gloves, masks, and ear protection—to stay safe while using lawn care equipment.
