Post a reply

» Jump to the end
Winter Tool Preparation

By Maridell
November 2, 2011

As part of preparing the garden for winter when freezing weather starts to approach, make sure to disconnect the garden hose from the house and drain the hose. Leaving the hose connected can cause damage to your hose, but worse yet -- it opens you up to the potential of a burst pipe.

[View the item]

Image
BookerC1
Nov 1, 2011 6:16 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Angie
Mackinaw, IL (Zone 5a)
Charter ATP Member Garden Ideas: Master Level Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Region: Illinois
Irises Bulbs Daylilies Lilies Herbs Clematis
We made the mistake of leaving our hoses connected when we first bought our house. It was a mess, both inside and outside!
| @BookerC1 | Post #172649 (1)
Image
Maridell
Nov 1, 2011 7:20 PM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tip Photographer Cat Lover Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: United States of America
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
Sorry that happened to you. A nice neighbor told my husband and I this when we were new home owners. One of my sister in laws was not so lucky...they had damage like you, inside and out.
Maridell's Yoga Blog
| @Maridell | Post #172664 (2)
Image
gardengus
Nov 2, 2011 5:55 AM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
Dances with Dirt
Beekeeper Bee Lover Overwinters Tender Plants Indoors Cottage Gardener Herbs Wild Plant Hunter
Hummingbirder Butterflies Birds Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Organic Gardener Vegetable Grower
Been there done that ...and learned my lesson the hard way *Blush*
..a balanced life is worth pursuit.
| @gardengus | Post #172762 (3)
Image
Maridell
Nov 2, 2011 6:48 AM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tip Photographer Cat Lover Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: United States of America
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
Looks like this has happened to a few people, what a mess that has got to be.
Maridell's Yoga Blog
| @Maridell | Post #172776 (4)
Avatar for KyWoods
KyWoods
Nov 2, 2011 10:36 AM CST
Name: Renée
Northern KY
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Kentucky Cat Lover Dog Lover Sempervivums
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
I work at a boarding kennel where we have to bring two fifty foot hoses in and out when it's freezing out. Lots of work, but it beats the alternative!
| @KyWoods | Post #172841 (5)
Image
quietyard
Nov 2, 2011 3:20 PM CST
Name: Linda
Tucson, Arizona
Morning Glories Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: United States of America Amaryllis Hummingbirder
Region: Southwest Gardening Echinacea Roses Birds Seed Starter Plumerias
I wish there was a time we could disconnect our hoses and drain them. Hilarious! We water all year here. It would be nice to take a winter break and drain and wind the hose up ! Whistling
" And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden" Genesis 2:8
| @quietyard | Post #172949 (6)
Image
Maridell
Nov 2, 2011 3:52 PM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tip Photographer Cat Lover Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: United States of America
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
Well, our winter may come with the "privilege" of not having to water,,,,but me thinks you would not like the trade off.... Big Grin
Maridell's Yoga Blog
| @Maridell | Post #172964 (7)
Last edited by Maridell Nov 2, 2011 10:54 AM Icon for preview
Image
quietyard
Nov 2, 2011 4:25 PM CST
Name: Linda
Tucson, Arizona
Morning Glories Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: United States of America Amaryllis Hummingbirder
Region: Southwest Gardening Echinacea Roses Birds Seed Starter Plumerias
Smiling Actually I love snow and cold and having 4 seasons. Rolling on the floor laughing Our heat and drought are very draining and go on for a very long time. I grew up in Michigan and sure miss all that. Smiling
" And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden" Genesis 2:8
| @quietyard | Post #172969 (8)
Image
Maridell
Nov 3, 2011 7:57 AM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tip Photographer Cat Lover Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: United States of America
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
I admit I would probably miss it too. My main problem with winter is having to drive on slick roads, otherwise it is not so bad...
Maridell's Yoga Blog
| @Maridell | Post #173146 (9)
Avatar for KyWoods
KyWoods
Nov 3, 2011 8:10 AM CST
Name: Renée
Northern KY
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Kentucky Cat Lover Dog Lover Sempervivums
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
I sure missed the change of seasons while stationed in Hawaii. There's something just sooo wrong with hearing "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" as the palm trees sway... Thumbs down
| @KyWoods | Post #173151 (10)
Image
Maridell
Nov 3, 2011 12:27 PM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tip Photographer Cat Lover Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: United States of America
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
We never know for sure if we are going to get our "white Christmas". Some times we don't get hit heavy with snow till January. I love the outdoor Christmas lights when there is snow!
Maridell's Yoga Blog
| @Maridell | Post #173250 (11)
« Garden.org Homepage
« Back to the top
« Forums List
« Winter Tool Preparation
You must first create a username and login before you can reply to this thread.
  • Started by: BookerC1
  • Replies: 10, views: 1,345
Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Garden.org Homepage

Help using the site

About

Contact

Terms of Service

Privacy

Memberlist

Acorns

Links

Ask a Question

Getting Started Gardening

Newsletter

© 1972 - 2024 National Gardening Association

Times are presented in US Central Standard Time

Pinterest

Facebook

Youtube

Instagram

Linkedin

Today's site banner is by Murky and is called "Ballerina Rose Hybrid"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.