The Yard & Garden — September 2026
Your September 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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Fill the Bucket: spend $5, save 15%
Fill a Deere bucket with qualifying parts and take 15% off everything in it. Good on qualified purchases of $5 or more at our stores across Ohio and Indiana through September 30.
Gator vs UTV: What Actually Matters for Fall Property Work and Hunting Season
Honest comparison of John Deere Gator XUV and HPX against Kawasaki Mule, Polaris Ranger, and Kubota RTV for fall property work and hunting season across Ohio an
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Fall Fencing & Feed Hauling: Picking the Right Gator for Livestock
Size your Gator to your heaviest load, not the badge. Compare XUV 835 vs 845M for fencing and feed hauling before winter. Payload, cab, and gas tips.
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Get the Mower Looked At Before the Leaf Rush
You still have several mows left, and a deck spindle or worn belt that fails mid-September costs you a weekend. Have it checked while the shop still has room.
Get the Mower Looked At Before the Leaf Rush ›Compact Tractor Ready for Loader and Blade Work
Rural properties lean hard on loaders this month for gravel, brush piles and manure. Hydraulic leaks and loose loader pins are worth catching before the ground turns soft.
Compact Tractor Ready for Loader and Blade Work ›Beat the Snowblower Backlog
Every year the same thing happens: nobody thinks about the blower until the first forecast, then the shop is three weeks deep. September service means it is done and sitting ready.
Beat the Snowblower Backlog ›Bagger Systems and Collection Bags
Leaves come down fast once nights get cold in Ohio and Indiana. Check your bag fabric and chute for tears now, because they go quick once everyone starts raking.
Bagger Systems and Collection Bags ›Sharp Blades for Leaf Mulching
Dull blades tear leaves instead of chopping them, and you end up with a mat that smothers the lawn. A fresh set, or a spare to swap mid-job, makes mulching actually work.
Sharp Blades for Leaf Mulching ›Filters, Fuel Stabilizer and Fresh Oil
Anything parking for the winter needs clean oil and treated fuel before it sits. Grab air and fuel filters at the same time so the spring startup is uneventful.
Filters, Fuel Stabilizer and Fresh Oil ›Open roles at our stores across Ohio and Indiana.
Around the Fields and the Front Yard
September has our neighbors sharing roads with combines and grain carts, so we keep our parts counters open early and our phones answered by people who know the ground here. Stop in at any of our stores across Ohio and Indiana and we will help you sort what needs doing before the leaves drop.
Find a locationWhen should I stop mowing my lawn in Ohio or Indiana?
Keep mowing until the grass stops growing, usually after a few hard frosts. Drop the deck slightly on the last couple of passes so long grass does not mat under snow.
Should I mulch leaves into my lawn or bag them?
Mulch them if the layer is light and your blades are sharp, since the clippings feed the soil. Bag when leaves are thick or wet enough to smother the turf.
Is September too early to service my snowblower?
It is the best time. Shops fill up the moment snow is in the forecast, and September work means your machine is tested and ready when you actually need it.