Early Spring Garden & Yard Tasks • clear drainage ditches Leaves and debris gather in drainage areas over the winter. Now is the time to ensure that the spring rains will have adequate runoff. Spring seedlings do best in soil which drains well. Because vegetative growth is at a low point in early spring, this […]

What To Do in the Garden   February may well be the toughest gardening month. Thank goodness it’s short. Gardeners in warm climates don’t know what kind of weather to expect from day to day or from day to night. Gardeners in cold climates have put the holidays behind them and just want to see […]

Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes  Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. The American Red Cross provides information and suggestions around how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Why Pipe Freezing is […]

Chilly fall temperatures serve as a polite reminder that when winter arrives it can be sudden, often leaving homeowners unprepared for the troubles associated with extreme cold.  A few simple preparations now will help prevent headaches and costly repairs throughout the winter months. Disconnect outside water hoses.  If left connected, water in the hoses can […]

Work Zone Safe Driving Tips:   Always buckle up. Always slow to posted work zone speed limits. Pay full attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed and people and vehicles may be working near the road. Minimize distractions, such as cell phone use. Keep consistent with traffic flow. Make any […]