The Yard & Garden — October 2026
Your October 2026 edition: the offers, equipment, and seasonal tips worth knowing about this month for homeowners and rural property owners across Ohio and Indiana.
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Snow Blower and Snow Blade Ordering: Why the Window Closes Faster Than You Think
Snow attachments for compact tractors, Ventrac, and zero turns sell through long before the first storm. How the ordering window works, what to measure, and why
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Fall Lawn Handoff: What Changes on Your Mower and Fertility Program as Growing Slows
The fall handoff on your lawn matters more than most owners realize. Deck height, blade sharpening, fertility timing, aeration, overseeding, and mower prep for
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Get Mowers In Before the Winter Queue
Shops fill up fast once snow is in the forecast. Bringing your mower in for blade sharpening, oil and a deck cleanout now means it is ready in spring.
Get Mowers In Before the Winter Queue ›Snow Equipment Checkout Now, Not in December
Blowers, blades and cab heaters should be tested while the weather still lets you fix what you find. A no-start in the first storm is a long wait.
Snow Equipment Checkout Now, Not in December ›Battery and Charging System Check
Cold mornings expose a weak battery faster than anything. We can test charging output and connections before your equipment sits idle for months.
Battery and Charging System Check ›Fuel Stabilizer and Fresh Filters
Gas left untreated over a cold Ohio or Indiana winter gums up carburetors. Stabilizer and a fresh fuel filter are the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Fuel Stabilizer and Fresh Filters ›Bagger and Mulching Blades
Peak leaf drop is here, and a worn blade leaves clumps instead of chopping clean. Bagger bags, chute hardware and mulching blades move quickly this month.
Bagger and Mulching Blades ›Skid Shoes, Scraper Bars and Auger Belts
These are the snow blower parts people come looking for after the first storm. Check them now while they are on the shelf.
Skid Shoes, Scraper Bars and Auger Belts ›Open roles at our stores across Ohio and Indiana.
Out Where You Are This Fall
Our stores across Ohio and Indiana are stocked for leaf season and the first cold snap, and our crews know what October does to a mower deck. Stop in with questions before you put equipment away for the winter.
Find a locationWhen should I stop mowing my lawn in Ohio or Indiana?
Keep mowing until growth stops, usually after a few hard frosts. Your last cuts should be a little shorter to reduce matting and snow mold.
Should I leave fuel in my mower over the winter?
Either run the tank dry or fill it and add stabilizer. A partly full, untreated tank invites condensation and varnish in the fuel system.
Is it better to bag or mulch heavy leaves?
Mulching works well when leaves are dry and the layer is thin. Thick, wet layers should be bagged so they do not smother the turf.