Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

Taking a few minutes now to prevent your outdoor pipes from freezing can save you thousands in water damage and headaches.

Add fall mulch to your garden to reduce soil erosion and maintain warmer soil temperatures. To smother aggressive perennial weeds, add brown cardboard or several newspaper layers, water and mulch on ...