Winter

Tim Daly

Preparing home gardening equipment for the winter

Homeowners depend on a variety of equipment to accomplish home landscaping tasks. During winter, most of it is not used and should be appropriately stored. However, some preparation is necessary before putting it away.

Tim Daly

Avoid using troublesome plants

Fall and winter are the best times of the year to install new plant material. Though the weather is cold, the roots continue to grow.

Why should you get your furnace tuned-up?

Why should you get your furnace tuned-up?

The perfect weather is finally here after a long and hot summer. As we switch off the air-conditioner and enjoy the cooler temperatures, a furnace tune-up is the last thing on our minds. 

Put the right plant in the right place

The fall and winter months are the best time of the year to plant trees and shrubs. They will have a greater chance of survival after being planted because the weather is cooler, allowing the roots, which are insulated from the cold by the soil, to continue to grow. This results in a strong, healthy root system.

By Jamey Toney, ChFC® Country Financial

Use caution this winter when using space heaters

With home heating costs on the rise this winter, many people are turning to alternate heating sources to keep costs down. If you plan to use space heaters this winter, use extreme caution.