Backyard Living: Top Tips for Enjoying Family Life Outside

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Cleaning with Kids: The Patio and Yard. (I use the term "cleaning" loosely here when we're talking about yards.)

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But you get the drift, we're talking about keeping the patio and yard in top condition, with help from the kids.

Before storing a gas or charcoal grill for winter, it's important to winterize it.

Ditto for your well-used and enjoyed patio furniture. Fall gardening is a very different chore, depending on where you live. I live in Los Angeles, where fall is just a continuation of summer. In the Northeast, however, temperatures may start dropping quickly.

Regardless of your climate, fall is the time to start preparing your garden for winter.

Moving Plants Indoors for Fall

September Home Checklist

Making Compost Happen

How to Compost Without Worms

Bad Backyard Bugs: The Dirty Dozen

The 10 Most Wanted Good Garden Bugs

How to Grow Bulbs Year-Round

How to Test Your Garden Soil

Give Your Grill a Fall Cleaning

Bringing Plants Indoors for Fall

Container Gardening With Kids

Gearing Up for Fall Gardening

Gardening with Kids

Outside Chores for Kids

Outdoor Safety for Kids

Keeping Wildlife Out of Your Backyard Refuse