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Lawn mower being prepared for winter storage with cleaning tools and maintenance supplies

Seasonal Inspiration November 27, 2025 • garden-planning, lawn-care, winter-prep

How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower: A Complete Guide for Cold Weather Storage

Learn how to winterize your lawn mower with this step-by-step guide. Protect your investment with proper winter storage to ensure easy spring startup.

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Tray of young vegetable seedlings on a wooden potting bench beside a garden trowel, hand rake, and metal watering can, suggesting winter seed starting for vegetables you can grow in January in various USDA zones.

Seasonal Inspiration November 26, 2025 • winter-plants, vegetable-garden, garden-planning

🥕 5 Vegetable Plants You Can Grow in January (With USDA Zone Tips)

Discover 5 vegetables easy to grow in January by USDA zone. Use our USDA hardiness zone map to plan winter crops that thrive in the cold.

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Row of lush indoor plants on a sunny windowsill with snow-covered trees outside

Seasonal Inspiration October 23, 2025 • indoor-plants, winter-plants, indoor-gardening

Winter-Proof Your Space: 10 Best Indoor Plants by USDA Zone

Discover indoor plants and winter plants that thrive across USDA zones, plus easy ideas for seeds, light, and care.

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